About us
You’re in good hands here.
For over a century, we’ve been raising the bar on the
custom manufacturing
of fire trucks and firefighting equipment.
We build reliable, high-performance vehicles using advanced technologies.
We see after-sales service as the cornerstone of overall customer satisfaction. We also excel in maintenance, repairs, inspections, refurbishing and parts sales.
We are Carl Thibault Fire Trucks.
Our Circle of Success
Our Mission
To be an Employer of Choice—where skilled, versatile, and resourceful people can grow with pride. We foster technical expertise and teamwork, because everything is interconnected.
Our Vision
Thanks to the reliability of our custom-built trucks made in Quebec, our clients save lives and fight fires across Canada.
Our purpose: when life has character!
Our Ambition
To become the largest fire truck manufacturer in Canada—while remaining an independent company known by its clients for best-in-class customer service.
Our Identity
Carl Thibault Fire Trucks is a successful fifth-generation family-owned manufacturing business. We’ve held our place in the market while staying true to our roots. We’re a team built on trust—engaged, independent, and collaborative people working together.
Our Role
We’re both craftspeople and creators—honest, authentic, close to our people, and fully committed to what we do. With a small, agile structure and the ingenuity of every team member, we build fire trucks that meet the specific needs of our clients.
Our Values
We love building fire trucks. Doing what’s never been done before—that’s what drives us.
Our Values
Pride
Building fire trucks is our trade—and our pride!
Loyalty
Over 100 years of commitment to the community.
Skill
Custom-built expertise
for safety.
Technologies
& Innovation
Quality
Management
Services
Certifications
History
Team
Technologies & Innovation
Thanks to the reliability of our custom-built trucks made in Quebec, our clients save lives and fight fires across Canada.
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Engineering innovations
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User safety improvements
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Operational trends
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Adapting to future needs
Production and Engineering
We’ve set ourselves a mission: to manufacture reliable, high-performance products that are constantly improving. After all, firefighter safety and operational efficiency are at stake. That’s why, in 2004, we committed to a quality management program.
Quality Management
We’ve set ourselves a mission: to manufacture reliable, high-performance products that are constantly improving. After all, firefighter safety and operational efficiency are at stake. That’s why, in 2004, we committed to a quality management program.
And the results speak for themselves.
Services
Our Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 certified
Certified V-MUX center
Member of the FAMA Fire Apparatus Manufacturer’s Association
Compliant with the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations in Canada (NSVAC)
Certified by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB
Compliant with the standards of the Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (ULC). All our vehicles are ULC certified and come with a certification plate.
History
We are the oldest player in the industry in Canada. Since the early 20th century, we’ve continuously innovated and adapted.
Today, Carl Thibault Fire Trucks is operated by members of the fourth and fifth generations of the family. Operations have been streamlined, and the loyalty of our employees allows us to pass on our unique and well-recognized expertise.
The company still operates from its original plant in Pierreville. The facilities are designed for individualized production, and work methods are continuously improved. The experience and commitment of our team ensure outstanding build quality.
Deeply rooted in our company culture, our experience, our commitment to quality, and our after-sales service have always been a guarantee of success—and will remain so for decades to come.
We are the oldest player in the industry in Canada. Since the early 20th century, we’ve continuously innovated and adapted. Today, Carl Thibault Fire Trucks is operated by members of the fourth and fifth generations of the family. Operations have been streamlined, and the loyalty of our employees allows us to pass on our unique and well-recognized expertise. The company still operates from its original plant in Pierreville. The facilities are designed for individualized production, and work methods are continuously improved. The experience and commitment of our team ensure outstanding build quality. Deeply rooted in our company culture, our experience, our commitment to quality, and our after-sales service have always been a guarantee of success—and will remain so for decades to come.
A Strong Team—That’s Our Strength.
Maricarl Thibault
President and CEO
mthibault@thibaultfiretrucks.com
Carl Thibault
Operations Director
cthibault@thibaultfiretrucks.com
Tommy Ricard
Technical Director / Project Manager
tricard@thibaultfiretrucks.com
Éric Gagné
Director – Service, Parts, Purchasing & Warranty
egagne@thibaultfiretrucks.com
Why Are We an Employer of Choice?
Because our team’s skills and experience shape our success.