Wayne Richard Harris – June 12, 1947 ~ September 2, 2023 (age 76) We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of Wayne Richard Harris, at the age of 76, from complications of cancer, on September 2, 2023, at Markham Stouffville Hospital. Born in East York (Toronto) on June 12, 1947, the sixth …
Retirements
Congrats go out to Greg Whitlock (#770) and Kevin Ashfield (#787) on their retirement from the Toronto Fire Services. Greg started with Scarborough Fire in November of 1990 and retired with 33 years of service. Kevin started with Scarborough Fire in January 1992 and retired with 31 years of service. …
Douglas Whalen Funeral Notice
Douglas Whalen – 1946 ~ 2023 Final Alarm – Douglas Roland Whalen, SFD 359 With heavy hearts, we want to share the passing of Douglas Whalen SFD 359 on August 30th, 2023. Doug in his 77th year, with family at his side ended his battle with what we believe to …
Update – Clifford Ferguson Funeral Notice
Clifford Earl Ferguson – 1927 ~ 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired District Chief Cliff Ferguson (Seniority #116) on August 29, 2023, due to natural causes, just two months shy of his 96th birthday. Cliff was predeceased by his wife Ruth and his …
Iain McTavish Funeral Notice
Iain Mctavish – 1954 ~ 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cap. Ian McTavish Seniority #632. Iain started with Scarborough Fire on October 10th, 1984, and retired from TFS on October 31, 2017. Iain was in Fire Prevention for his entire 33-year career which ended …
1997 SFD Statistical Report
The Scarborough Fire Department 1997 Statistical report can be found below. It also has found a permanent place in our portfolio section and can be found here. Special thanks to Stephen Morris (#854) for passing this along.
Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial
UNION NOTICE: #23-094Sunday, August 6, 2023Subject: Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial 2023 – OttawaTo All Members: Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial 2023 – Ottawa Relax and enjoy the ride! Leave the driving to us, while socializing with our members, on a chartered Coach to Ottawa. Once again, Local 3888 is organizing a …
LODD Funeral for Henrick ‘Rick’ Batelann
UNION NOTICE: #23-093Saturday, July 29, 2023Subject: LODD Funeral for Active Member Henrick Batelaan UpdateLine of Duty Death Ceremony To All Members: Active Member District Chief Henrick “Rick” Batelaan The committee has met with Rick’s family and has made the following arrangements for our brother District Chief Batelaan’s LODD Ceremony. Visitation …
Passing of Henrick “Rick” Batelaan
The passing of TFS Active Member District Chief Henrick “Rick” Batelaan It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of Rick Batelaan (#634), who had 38 years of service. We received the following notice from TPFFA L3888 and will follow up with funeral arrangements when they are available. …
Promotions & Retirements
Congrats go out to Rob Hewson (#711) on his promotion to TFS Platoon Chief and to Scott Weaver (#776) on his designation to S/APC and John Pagnotta (#843) to A/DC. Congrats and a warm welcome to the “R’ shift goes out to Doug Vanderbij (#687). Doug started with Scarborough Fire …