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 …
Recruit Class – January 1990
Special thanks to Al Waterson for providing these photos of the January 1990 recruit class.
Paul Rooney’s Retirement Party
Please join us in celebrating Captain Paul Rooney’s Retiring after 30 Years! (and 11 months). Paul spent most of his years on D Platoon and retired from C Platoon. We are having a Retirement Breakfast Day, which will be held after the “C” Shift on Thursday, June 15th at 9:00 …
Retirements
Congrats go out to Gord Pearson (#672), Pete Bandwell (#680), and Paul Grills (#725) on their retirement from TFS. Gord and Pete started with Scarborough in 1988, followed by Paul in 1990 with 35 and 33 years of service. Best wishes in this next chapter — Welcome to the ‘R’ …