Recently there was a virtual meeting regarding changes being considered by OMERS. We are sharing it here for those who may not have had access or received correspondence from the OPFFA to join the meeting, but are OMERS members. You can also find information from OMERS by clicking here. FROM …
Update:- Retirements
Three more have decided to move over to the ‘R’ shift. Congrats go out to Matt Warden (#712), Mark Foley (#755), Kevin McLauchlin (#782). We look forward to getting together to wish them well – when the time is right! So as has been the case since the beginning the …
Fred Black Funeral Notice
Our deepest sympathies go out to Rob Reid (Sen #490) and his wife Nancy on the passing of Nancy’s father Fred Black. Fred leaves his Wife, Gwen Atkinson, of 37 Years; Nancy (Rob) and her two brothers, Lennie and Doug. Rob describes Fred as “a very accomplished man, he was …
Roy Strother Funeral Notice
Hello Everyone, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired D/C Roy Strother seniority #295. He passed away as the result of lung cancer on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. Roy started with Scarborough Fire Department in August 1966 and retired in June of 2000 with the …
Toronto Fire Fighters Decline Pandemic Day
These are certainly unprecedented times. The Provincial Government has has come up with a $4.00/hour pandemic pay. The following press release speaks for itself where the fire fighters believe this money should go to those who are experiencing real hardship and greater need.
Public Health Ontario
By now most of us are aware of the many precautions we need to take for this nasty virus. Public Health Ontario is just another place where we can possibly find answers to questions that may arise. COVID-19 Public Resources Public Health Ontario Website
Welcome to Scarborough Retired Fire Fighters
Welcome to Scarborough Retired Fire Fighters formerly ScarboroughFireFighters.org. While the name on the home page is different you still reach us at www.scarboroughfirefighters.org. The revamp of this site has been sometime in the making and should work better on all devices than the previous one did. As you can see …
OMERS…
The following is from 3888 Pres. Frank Ragmagnano in response to a question on the 3888 forum. I thought it may be of some interest to some. Special thanks to Frank for allowing it to be shared. What might the impact of Covid-19 be on OMERS. …it is too early …
SFD Museum Tours
Unfortunately, despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be any museum tours booked until further notice. MUSEUM TOURS The SFD museum is the Original Fire Hall and Police Station of Scarborough (Old Hall #1) and is located at 351 Birchmount Rd at Highview. Old Hall #1 is still in use …
Terraview Fire
Terraview Blvd Fire – 1954 These pictures were received from John Novakis compliments Jim Park. They are of a fire in the Pharmacy & 401 area back in 1954