Built in 1959 Toronto Fire Station 122 stands ready. It is located at Bayview and York Mills. This station has served the community for decades. Toronto Fire Station 122 is an integral part of North York’s emergency response network.
Toronto Fire Services has a rich history. It was established in 1874 for the old City of Toronto. The department was reorganized and renamed Toronto Fire Services in 1998. This occurred when the current City of Toronto was formed. This amalgamation included the old City of Toronto and other cities and boroughs of Metropolitan Toronto. Several fire departments became part of Toronto Fire Services including East York Etobicoke North York Scarborough and York.
Toronto Fire Station 122 was formerly North York Fire Station 6. After amalgamation in 1998 all stations were renumbered. This included Toronto Fire Station 122.
Toronto Fire Services employs 3000 people. This includes both civilian and uniformed staff. In 2023 they responded to 184076 emergency calls.
Toronto Fire Services uses a fleet of many vehicles. There are pumpers rescue pumpers aerial companies and specialty units. The apparatus are numbered with a letter and three digits. The digits refer to the station number. The letter indicates the type of apparatus. For example T333 is the tower located at Station 333. Toronto Fire Station 122 houses Rescue 122. It is a 2014 E-One Typhoon 5812.
Toronto Fire Services categorizes responses by alarm level. A first alarm typically includes three pumpers one aerial one squad and a district chief. Higher alarm levels bring additional units and personnel. This ensures an adequate response to larger incidents. Toronto Fire Station 122 is part of North Command. North Command is overseen by a Division Commander and Platoon Chiefs. They ensure efficient operations across the district.
Toronto Fire Station 122 is more than just a building. It represents dedication service and community. It is a place where firefighters stand ready to protect lives and property. The station embodies the spirit of Toronto Fire Services.