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The first SFD
Training Tower
1968 - 69?
2008 Promotions
Congrats to the following on their promotion to Captain with the Toronto Fire Services
[Mar/08]
Tom Sabino, John Poirier, John Hill, George Markle, Rob Forsythe, Perry Zopf, Matt Brierly, Al Heinz, and Mike Feldstead.
[June/08]
Ivor Walker
[July/08]
Bernie Leufkens
Dan Kendrick
Dave Inglis
Gord Snellings
John Noble
Paul Kennedy
[Aug/08]
Blake Fyfe
Chuck Carolan
Don Lines
Jim Hoey
Ken Leslie
Scott Bishop
Steve Duffield
Martin Wittemeier
[Oct/08]
Bryce McDonald
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A Name from the Past [Oct 8/08]
Gordon Boyd - remember him, I certainly don't he started the year I was born. If you go by his email address it seems he may go by Gordon thee grumpy these days - sure doesn't look grumpy
in his picture. Check it out - its on the retiree's page. Thanks Gord
Retiree's News [Oct 5/08]
Al Adams has taken over the role of chief communicator from Tom Craig. I will try to post correspondence from Al and the retirees on their page as its
received.
Retirement Breakouts? [Sept 30/08]
As most are aware there will most likely be more than a just few retirements over the next few months or year. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #258
(Highland Creek) is aware of this and would appreciate your consideration of their facilities should you be arranging a retirement breakout for a Brother/Sister firefighter. The banquet
hall capacity is up to 250 with complete kitchen facilities and private bar.
The Scarborough retirees have been hosting their monthly luncheons their for the past 16 years and thoroughly enjoy it.
Should you be interested contact Wayne Powel @ 416-281-2992 (Legion) or 416-999-4449 (cell) or Penny Stamou (Banquet coordinator) @ 416-282-7802
Slow as Molasses [Sept 29/08]
Less we forget the invaluable old Snorkels. While they may have been slow by nature once on scene they were a great work horse when used appropriately. I have received more pictures from
the past including many of the Golden 
Mile Fire, which I hope to put a date to. I'll get them posted as time allows. Special thanks to Mike Feldstead for passing them along
Promotion Update [Sept 25/08]
Congrats to Bryce MCDonald on his promotion to Captain with the Toronto Fire Services - as of October 5th 2008 Bryce will be reporting to
Station #433 (view) 615 Royal York Road.
Crupi Fire [Sept 15/08]
Pictures of the Crupi fire at 477 Brimley Rd. (south of Eglinton Av.) on Dec 01 1988 have been added to the Fire of the Past album.
The call was received at 0347 hrs. Condition on arrival @ 0351 hrs. - West side and center of building were fully involved and spreading throughout the building and roof area.
Total manpower 37 - P4 P1 P8 P6 P7 A3 A7 SC8 C3 C7 C1 C6 Support 1
The Annual Christmas Ceilei' [Sept 14/08]Presented by
the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Celtic Society
Friday November 21, 2008
at The Balmy Beach Club - 1 Beech Ave.
Dinner Buffet / Music by GUEST DJ
8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Cost - Members $20.00 Non- Members $25.00
For Tickets and further info contact -
- Bruce Correa - 647-262-3473
- Ryan Redwood - 416-570-4529
- John Poirier - 647-393-1892
- Mike Ogle - 416-579-3400
Ontario Fallen Fire Fighters' Memorial [Aug 21/08]
Sunday, October 5th, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
N/E coroner of College & University
Promotion Update [Aug 1/08]
Congrats to the following on their promotion to Captain with the Toronto Fire Services - as of June 2008
[June/08] Ivor Walker; [July/08] Bernie Leufkens Dan Kendrick
Dave Inglis Gord Snellings John Noble Paul Kennedy; [Aug/08] Blake Fyfe Chuck Carolan
Don Lines Jim Hoey Ken Leslie Scott Bishop Steve Duffield; Martin Wittemeier
Cook's Golf and BBQ [July 22/08]
Sounds like it was a great day of golf and food at Ray and Wendy Cook's place on July 17th. Al Adams has provided some feed back on the day. Go to the
Retirees page to Al's feed back.
OMERS Contribution Rate Increase [July 9/08]
Starting January of 2009 there will be a contribution rate increase of what appears to be about 8%.
Fred Leblanc President of the OPFFA and a Sponsor Corporation representative explains reports on the increase which can be found on the Local Line
page or you may wish to check out the OMERS - 2009 rate Increase
Ross Forfar Memorial Golf Tournament [June 29/08]
This year saw another great turnout for a good day of golf, food and drink. Held again this year at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Stouffville, the event was attended by many of our
brothers, sisters and friends. There was even a little history shared with regards to lawn instruments.
Successful once again, $12,205.00 was raised and will go to Fire Fighters' Cancer Research at the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. This brings the three year total to almost
$30,000.00
It's a great day of camaraderie - watch for it next year!
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Fires of the Past [ June 15/08]
Fires from the past is a new page which will be expanded on as time permits. It is expected to contain those
larger or more stubborn fire in Scarborough's past - stay tuned! Fires of the Past
Falcon Inn Fire - September 25, 1943
The Falcon Inn was located at Old Kingston Road and Deep Dene in the area known as Highland Creek. The
closest (only) hall was Hall #1 on Birchmount Rd. Its an interesting read, especially when you take into account that what they did with about 6 fire fighters and two trucks - today
would involve about 10 trucks and an infinite number of fire fighters.
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Scarborough Fire Museum and Historical Building
(Old Hall #1)
The first Scarborough fire and police station that opened in 1925 is now home to the new museum. Scarborough Fire Station No. 1
was decommissioned in 1998 when firefighters moved into a new fire station at 3600 Danforth Ave.
One of the antiques on display is a 1945 Bickle fire truck that was originally purchased for the hall. A group of retired Scarborough firefighters volunteered many hours to
renovate the vintage fire station and collect firefighting antiquities. The retirees continue serving their community by being available at the museum Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to
noon and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For group tours call 416-338-9236
Location: Birchmount Road & Highview Avenue
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FUNERAL NOTICE
Scarborough LODD's
Should you have information to be posted here,
please send along an email
626 Members List
1926 -1997
Retiree's Luncheons
Second Thursday of the Month - the next luncheon of 2008 should be Thursday, October 9th (11:45am) at the Lawson Road Legion - if interested in attending it would be very helpful if
you would r.s.v.p. Barry @ 416-438-2458
The Forum
As part of the continuing hope to foster a means for former Scarborough Firefighters and friends to keep in touch
and pass information through the electronic medium known as the internet a private forum has been created. You are welcome to join in the lively discussions hosted at Delphi Forums known as
scarboroughfirefighters.org message boards. If you have never participated in a forum such as this a simple registration process is required to get you started. We look forward to
seeing you there!
Favorite Links
 Toronto Firepac
 IAFF
 LOCAL 3888
 O.P.F.F.A.
 TPFF's Celtic Society
Toronto Fire Pics.com
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