After starting with the Scarborough Fire Department thirty-plus years ago congrats go out to Daryl Johnston (#727), David Stachiw (#745), Jeff Caswell (#772), and Kevin Gilham (#784) on their retirements from the TFS. Welcome to the ‘R’ shift brothers, enjoy this next chapter.
Dorothy “Dottie” (Hearns) Barnes Funeral Notice
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Barnes (Ted’s wife) at the age of 84.Our sincerest condolences go out to Dorothy’s Family and friends from the Scarborough FireFighters Retirees. Dorothy “Dottie” (Hearns) BarnesApril 6, 1938 ~ August 30, 2022 (age 84) ObituaryWe are deeply saddened …
Active Member Traci Cairns Funeral Notice
Passing of Active Member Traci Cairns TFS Dispatcher and TFS Honour Guard Member Traci Cairns – 1969 – 2022 It is with great sorrow that we notify our members of the passing of sister Cairns. She passed peacefully last night with family by her side at Toronto General Hospital, at …
September Luncheon
Hello Everyone, Our PORT PERRY September lunch is just days away. The usual time and location. That being Thursday, September 8th., Starting at 11 am. The Location is THE PUB in PORT PERRY on Water Street. Come out and see your old comrades. See you there. Fraternally, John V The last Port …
Closing Time
As with all things, time takes its toll and this month will see the Highland Creek Legion (RCL Branch 258) close its doors on Lawson Road. Scarborough Fire Fighters held their monthly meetings there for many years along with the annual Christmas party. Many important discussions took place at the …
Unreasonable for Toronto to dismiss firefighters…
Unreasonable for Toronto to dismiss firefighters over vaccine status, arbitrator saysIn a victory for 13 firefighters who lost their jobs over vaccine status, a labour arbitrator ruled that Toronto’s enforcement of its vaccination policy was not reasonable, setting a potential precedent for other fired workers By Christine Dobby Business Reporter – …
Update – 2022 Labour Day Parade
UNION NOTICE: #22-080 Thursday, August 25, 2022Subject: UPDATE Labour Day Parade on September 5, 2022 Labour Day Parade – Air Show Picnic Your Association looks forward to our members joining us at this year’s Labour Day Parade. We have ordered commemorative baseball caps for those marching. As always, we have …
City of Toronto Benefit Plan Verification – Update
Update —> Union Notice #22-086 (Original Post follows below) Friday, August 19, 2022Subject: City of Toronto Benefits Verification – Update Further to Union Notice 22-078, your Association has received a legal opinion regarding the City’s “Benefits Enrollment Letter” sent to our Active and Retired Members asking for personal information regarding …
PFAS – Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
For your interest… As retired firefighters, we all have had exposure to carcinogens over our careers. PFAS are just one more concern when it comes to cancers in firefighters. The fire fighting community is pushing to have ‘PFAS” removed from fire fighting turnout gear, as they are possibly carcinogenic. PFAS …
Update – Jake Roderick McKee Celebration of Life
Subject: Celebration of Life Notification for Jake Roderick McKee: Son of P233 A Platoon Captain, Rod McKee (SFD Sen #762) Update – Please follow the link below for the Celebration of Life details. Brothers and Sisters, Today we have been made aware of the passing of P233 A Platoon Captain …