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Toronto Paramedic Services – Multifunction Paramedic Station
Healthcare

Toronto Paramedic Multifunction Paramedic Station

Partners

Diamond Schmitt Architects

Key personnel

Kayam Ramsewak, P.Eng., C.E.T.

Project overview

Located near Highway 401, the new Multifunction Paramedic Station at 330 Progress Avenue represents the City of Toronto’s latest investment in supporting paramedic professionals and emergency response services. This state-of-the-art facility has been thoughtfully designed with sustainability at its core, targeting both net zero energy and net zero carbon performance.

Beyond its operational capabilities, the station offers functional spaces for on- and off-duty paramedics, as well as a dedicated education and training centre to support recruitment, skill development, and community outreach.

MTE's Involvement

A standout feature of the facility is its vehicle bay, which accommodates 40 ambulances and 20 supervisor vehicles. The bay incorporates vestibules at overhead doors, a first-of-its-kind energy efficiency measure in Canadian ambulance facilities, resulting in a 17% reduction in energy consumption. Additionally, the use of a mass timber structural system has reduced the building’s embodied carbon by 34% compared to conventional steel designs — a significant achievement in sustainable infrastructure.

MTE is proud to have provided civil engineering and surveying services for this project.

Our team played a key role in the site planning and development process, including a land survey and an in-depth investigation of underground utilities and existing services. This groundwork was crucial in ensuring the seamless integration of infrastructure needed to support the facility’s performance and sustainability objectives.