It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley McMurray (wife to Jack McMurray TFD #603) and the mother of Sandy Ross (Glenn’s wife) on August 12th. Glenn wrote: “Shirley passed away on this bright sunny morning at the age of 88, peacefully at home.” Funeral arrangements …
Doug Padley Funeral Notice
Doug Padley ~ 1935 – 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Padley seniority #146. Doug passed away from long-term dementia last Sunday, August 7th. at the age of 87. A private family service will be held at a later date. Doug started with the Scarborough Fire Department on January …
Update – Dennis Bugden Funeral Notice
Retired Captain Dennis Bugden (Sen #166) ~ 1935 – 2022 It is with much sadness we advise of the passing of Dennis Bugden this morning (August 7th, 2022) after a short illness, he was 87. Dennis started with the Scarborough Fire Department on September 19, 1960, and retired on January …
Retirement Darren Van De Walker
After 35 years of service, congrats go out to Darren Van De Walker on his retirement from the TFS. Darren started with the SFD (Sen #659) in January 1987 and rose to the rank of District Chief with TFS. Welcome to the ‘R’ shift Darren, enjoy this next chapter.
Battle of the Bands
For the interest of those still young at heart and looking to play! Union Notice Tuesday July 26, 2022 Subject: Movember BATTLE OF THE BANDS Hello Brothers and Sisters, The Charity Committee will be hosting a BATTLE OF THE BANDS to kick off our 2022 MOVEMBER Campaign and we need …
IARC/WHO – Occupational Cancers
“The IARC working group found that “occupational exposure as a fire fighter causes cancer.” The IARC found sufficient evidence for cancer in humans for mesothelioma and bladder cancer, and limited evidence for several other cancers. For decades, the IARC had classified fire fighter occupational exposures as “Group 2B” meaning the …
1960 Scarborough Acceptance Letter
Here’s a little trip down memory lane… I think most remember how much their starting salary was. In July of 1980, it was about $14,100. This acceptance letter shows it being a little bit less in 1960! In case you are wondering, today a TFS probationary firefighter starts at $69,847 …
Anne Rhodes Funeral Notice
Anne Rhodes – Mother of Cliff Rhodes (SFD Sen. #671) It’s with much sadness we advise of the passing of Cliff’s mother Anne. Our sincerest condolences go out to Cliff and Collen and all of Anne’s family and friends. The following can be found on the Pine Hills Funeral Centre …
July Lunch – PortPerry
Well, are you ready for the third Scarborough Fire Fighters Retirees lunch of 2022. The next lunch will be on Thursday, July 14th. starting around 11:00 at THE PUB on Water Street in Port Perry. Come out and see your old work buddies, and enjoy the fresh air along with some …
Updated – Bernard “Bud” Wallace Funeral Notice
Retired District Chief Bud Wallace – June 15, 1924 – June 29, 2022 It’s with great sadness we advise of the passing of Bud Wallace – Seniority #028. Bud passed away this afternoon (June 29, 2022), he was 98 years old. He started with the Scarborough Fire Department in July …