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We are happy to welcome to
#OurMarkhamFire
team - our 20 new Suppression Fire Fighters and 2 Fire Prevention Officers.
#family
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#ChineseNewYear
is coming up
@cityofmarkham
For many it's a time to celebrate the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one at home with family, but like with any celebration the risk of fire can increase.
We will be sharing a few simple tips to help everyone stay safe.
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This is our shot, Markham! Get a vaccine when it’s your turn & help save lives!
Let’s end the pandemic, together. Join us in the
#ThisIsOurShotCA
movement!
Get your
@ThisIsOurShotCA
t-shirt:
Wear the shirt & post a pic. Remember to tag us!
#MarkhamCares
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Today 25 new recruits were being fitted for bunker gear and uniforms and receiving training manuals prior to Aug 15
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We are proud to welcome these 12 individuals to the Markham Fire and Emergency Services- congratulations! Thank you for choosing to work at the
@cityofmarkham
. We wish you all a safe and satisfying career.
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This morning the
@cityofmarkham
Firefighter Memorial was unveiled.
Thank you to
@frankscarpitti
the
@mpffa_fire
and the families of those listed on the Memorial for attending.
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Markham Fire & Emergency Services joined
@YRP
,
@cityofmarkham
residents and business owners in supporting the women and men of
@MSHospital
The parade had banners and lasted 15 minutes.
This view from Labour and Delivery brought plenty of smiles from our "Hero's in Scrubs".
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Today we officially received our $19,210 grant from
@FirehouseSubs
Public Safety Foundation of Canada.
The grant will be used to produce high-quality videos aimed to educate Markham residents about the importance of fire safety.
Click here to learn more:
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A big
@cityofmarkham
Thank You to Erica, Jocelyne, Taylor, and Becca of the
@ThunderCWHL
for coming out today! We will be seen them again this Saturday night as we host a Get To Know CO safety booth at their game! Come check us out!
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For
#FirePreventionWeek
we reached out to Unionville High School to help us raise awareness by creating some original
#FireSafety
artwork.
The results were fantastic!
Today's artist is Cynthia Liu. Thank you Cynthia for this amazing illustration!
@VisualArts_UHS
@UHSupdates
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We are a paramilitary operation
@cityofmarkham
Keeping in tradition, we teach new recruits "Drill" which includes standing at attention and marching skills. This helps instill the core values of our Department including discipline, professionalism and uniformity.
#TrainingTuesday
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O Canada! Our Canada 150 truck is ready to help launch the
@cityofmarkham
celebrates Canada 150 program
#Markham150
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Trench Rescue efforts were successful from the location on Old English Ln where we responded along with
@RHFES
to one person trapped below grade.
The patient suffered minor injuries and was treated by
@YorkParamedics
Crews remain on scene to complete cleanup and a debriefing.
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This is our shot, Markham! Get a vaccine when it’s your turn & help save lives!
Let’s end the pandemic, together. Join us in the
#ThisIsOurShotCA
movement!
Get your
@ThisIsOurShotCA
t-shirt:
Wear the shirt & post a pic. Remember to tag us!
#MarkhamCares
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Markham Fire has just delivered the 8 new Designate Captains their red helmets. Congratulations on a successful Captain’s school! 👩🚒👨🚒
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This afternoon 25 new
@cityofmarkham
Fire & Emergency suppression recruits graduate from training. Let them have a safe & rewarding career.
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We are on scene at Pacific Mall. Our crews could see heavy black smoke while responding. Crews have accessed the roof and extinguished the fire. Efforts continue to ensure there is no additional extension and ventilation of smoke is taking place. Fire cause is being investigated.
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To mark the start of
#FirePreventionWeek2020
@cityofmarkham
please view this important fire safety message from our Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief.
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Today the City of Markham’s Fire and Emergency Services, along with the Markham Professional Firefighters Association honoured 2 of our bravest.
#firefamily
#neverforgotten
#markhamfire
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Our December 2017 Graduation Ceremony is over! Best of luck over your careers serving the
@cityofmarkham
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6
25
The Markham Fire Team stands with
@frankscarpitti
and the rest of the
@cityofmarkham
against bullying!
Call it out when you see it. Be kind to one another.
#PinkShirtDay
#antibullying
#LiftEachOtherUp
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Our staff "respond" along with members of
@YorkParamedics
and
@OPP
to a mock accident highlighting the dangers of driving impaired while on drugs.
@york_party
@party_program
@cityofmarkham
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Hopefully you have installed smoke alarms on every floor
@cityofmarkham
But do you know if they are in the right place? This image will show you where they should and should not go. If they are not installed properly by the owner/landlord, they may not give you the time you need.
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It's November 1st
@cityofmarkham
That means Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week 2018 is here. While CO is a threat in most of our homes, it's not always well understood. Check out this video from our friends at
@ThunderCWHL
and Get To Know CO a better. It could save your life.
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For
#FirePreventionWeek
we reached out to Unionville High School to help us raise awareness by creating some original
#FireSafety
artwork.
The results were fantastic!
Today's artist is Meihuan Yu . Thank you Meihuan for this amazing illustration!
@VisualArts_UHS
@UHSupdates
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7
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We are saddened to hear of the loss of Fire Chief Laing. He was a dedicated professional and gentleman amongst his peers. Thank you for a distinguished career of public service. Our condolences to the Laing family and to the
@CentralYorkFire
family.
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our esteemed Fire Chief, Ian Laing, who dedicated an incredible 48 years of his life to the Fire Service, leaving an incredible mark on the communities he served.
Info:
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#ThrowbackThursday
to our
#canada150
wrapped truck at
#oafc2017
this past week! Look for it on
@cityofmarkham
streets & send us your photos!
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#mpffa
and Markham Fire all ready to hand out candy canes and tattoos. Great day for a parade.
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Are you a
@cityofmarkham
@YRDSB
or
@YCDSB
JK/SK teacher who has students with a burning desire for fire safety knowledge?
Like "How long does it take to get dressed?" or "How can they be a firefighter when they grow up?"
Send us their questions and we would be happy to answer!
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Fantastic turn out for our "Firefighter 101" virtual sessions yesterday.
It was great to see families actively following along and learning about smoke alarms, home escape planning and calling 911.
Thank you to our amazing partners in the
@cityofmarkham
Recreation Department!
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Markham Fire & Emergency Services wears pink
@cityofmarkham
!
Together we can put a stop to bullying and help end the stigma!
#MarkhamWearsPink
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Recently, we obtained a copy of this fantastic entry into Mayor
@frankscarpitti
's "Thank You" card initiative via Unionville High School.
We express our sincerest gratitude to every participating student for their support of frontline workers.
#WeAreMarkham
@VisualArts_UHS
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Markham reminds you, to please "love your hydrant". Make sure to clear the snow at least 1 metre around the hydrant so that we can find it. In an emergency seconds count when trying to help.
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Our 6 new
@cityofmarkham
firefighter
recruits start today! Day 1 is almost done, 9 more weeks to go! Good luck!
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Another 20 years to celebrate as Captain Nicole Egan is presented her Fire Services Exemplary Medal today by Senior Management. Congratulations Captain Egan!
#markhamfire
#20years
#FireServiceExemplaryServiceMedal
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Congrats to Chief Training Officer Bekking who retires today after 30 yrs of dedicated service to the
@cityofmarkham
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Some of our friends from
@ThunderCWHL
have stopped by our training centre this morning
@cityofmarkham
to learn a some firefighting skills from our training division!
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For
#FirePreventionWeek
we reached out to Unionville High School to help us raise awareness by creating some original
#FireSafety
artwork. The results were fantastic!
Today's artist is Ava Peng. Thank you Ava for this amazing illustration
#Getloud
@VisualArts_UHS
@UHSupdates
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7
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If we can’t make it to a remote site to train on ropes
@cityofmarkham
our Rope Rescue stations have rated components to deploy their equipment from.
Repetition of skills ensures muscles memory to be able to perform on scene in the most efficient manner.
#TrainingTuesday
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Auto Extrication Training
@cityofmarkham
Teaching our firefighters about the hazards involved under the hood at Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC). Staying up to date with new car technology is imperative to both our and your safety at the scene of an accident.
#TrainingTuesday
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#FirePreventionWeek2021
is just around the corner Markham!
We have a new project that we are excited to share!
Stay Tuned!
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Is your garage fire safe
@cityofmarkham
The garage has become one of the most common rooms or origin in the fires we respond to.
Find out why these fires are so dangerous and what you can to to prevent them in your home.
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Our congratulation to
@ChiefPeggTFS
on being confirmed as the new Fire Chief of Toronto Fire Services. He is greatly deserving of the role.
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It is with great sadness that we say goodbye today to one of our long service colleagues, Deborah Reeves, Administrative Assistant in the
@cityofmarkham
Fire & Emergency Services. Her positive attitude , lovely smile and good sense of humor will be missed.
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SCAM ALERT
@cityofmarkham
It has been brought to our attention that some residents have received phone calls from"Markham Firefighters" fundraising on our behalf. THIS IS A SCAM.
Do not provide any personal or financial information and contact
@YRP
Fraud Prevention immediately
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The City of Markham’s Fire and Emergency Services, along with the Markham Professional Firefighters Association honoured 2 of our bravest.
#firefamily
#neverforgotten
#markhamfire
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Would you send your child to school
@cityofmarkham
if the buildings fire alarm system was out of date?
If your children are learning remotely, it is just one more reason to make sure you have working smoke alarms on every floor.
Check the date to make sure they are not expired.
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Thanks again to members of the
@ThunderCWHL
for coming out today for our mock training and for putting together these carbon monoxide safety tips! Efforts like there help our residents Get To Know CO! You are amazing partners in Keeping The
@cityofmarkham
Safe!
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Thank you to
@FirehouseSubs
Markham for partnering with us during
#FirePreventionWeek2019
to promote the importance of smoke alarms and home escape planning to staff and the public
Not Every Hero Wears A Cape
@cityofmarkham
Plan and Practice your Home Escape!
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Fire Chief Chris Nearing is happy to congratulate Tom McWhirter on his promotion the rank of Captain Congratulations!
#MarkhamFire
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The Wall Breach prop teaches firefighters how to squeeze through a tight space if they need to escape through a man made whole in the wall
@cityofmarkham
@ThunderCWHL
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Our booth at Markham Fair is all set up and ready to go
@cityofmarkham
Come check us out in building 4 Thursday to Sunday during regular Markham Fair Hours.
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Welcome to our 13 new
@cityofmarkham
Fire & Emergency Services Firefighters! 13 weeks of training completed today!
http://t.co/KcbADyfk4I
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Our 2016 Fall Cadets from
@yrdsbbcss
started yesterday & helped out with our Fire Prevention Week Activities
@cityofmarkham
@BCSS_Basketball
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This is not like watering your garden
@cityofmarkham
These hoses flow 550L per min with a nozzle reaction force of around 75lbs. Proper technique is required in order to safely apply water with accuracy. Stream pattern selection must also be taken into account
#TrainingTuesday
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At
@cityofmarkham
Fire & Emergency Services HQ we are wearing pink to show our commitment to ending bullying and harassment and celebrating diversity
#MarkhamWearsPink
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One of our
@cityofmarkham
Fire Cadets gets their first taste of how bunker gear feels while they learn about PPE.
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FIRE FACT: In 2018 the Garage surpassed the Kitchen as the leading room of origin in fires that we responded to. Kitchen had previously been the leading room of origin for the past decade. A lack of early detection in the garage typically allows fires to go undetected & intensify
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Techniques to back-up the nozzle firefighters allow for efficient movement & stability
@cityofmarkham
Firefighters are practicing on the 45mm line. Once they master these technique, we move them up to the 65mm line which can have a nozzle reaction of over 100lbs!
#TrainingTuesday
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On location Station 99 with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles Association. taking photos of Canada 150 truck and vintage motorcycle.
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8
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Welcome to our
@cityofmarkham
Fire & Emergency Services Spring Cadets from
@StRobertCHS
@strobert_coop
Looking forward to a great semester!
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We are on location for a grass fire in the area of 404 and Elgin Mills.
Three Markham apparatus are on operating on scene supported by both Markham and
@RHFES
water tankers, as this is a non-hydrant area.
There are no injuries to report. The fire is under control at this time.
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Congratulations to Deputy Chief Ryan Best and Battalion Chiefs Colin Quinn & Alex Pompillio on receiving their 20 year Fire Service Exemplary Medal. Thank you for your hard work and continued service with
#markhamfire
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This morning we were honoured to attend a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation cheque dedication.
Markham Fire & Emergency Services is the proud recipient of $4,953.92 to display "Be Outside When We Arrive" safety messages on our fire trucks.
Thank You
@FirehouseSubs
Markham
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Is your garage fire safe
@cityofmarkham
The garage has become one of the most common rooms or origin in the fires we respond to.
Find out why these fires are so dangerous and what you can to to prevent them in your home.
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7
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Thank you
@MSHospital
staff and Hospital Workers everywhere!
Markham Fire & Emergency Services joined
@YRP
,
@cityofmarkham
residents and business owners in supporting the women and men of
@MSHospital
The parade had banners and lasted 15 minutes.
This view from Labour and Delivery brought plenty of smiles from our "Hero's in Scrubs".
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Poor weather conditions didn't stop
@cityofmarkham
leaders from giving Deputy Chief Alexander a retirement send off!
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Hey
@cityofmarkham
DYK laptops that are left on soft surfaces like beds or couches can be dangerous? Laptops can get hot! Soft surfaces can block air intakes on the bottom or side that keep them cool. This can cause overheating and start a fire. Run your laptop on a hard surface.
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THINK YOU CAN FILL THESE BOOTS? 🚒
Recruitment Information Session for Probationary Firefighters 👩🚒👨🚒
Monday, January 27, 6 - 9 p.m.
Markham Pan Am Centre (Rooms 3 & 4 – Upper Level)
16 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON L3R 2E4
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Thanks to the staff at
@markhamlibrary
Markham Village Library for inviting us in today to conduct fire extinguisher training
@cityofmarkham
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If you see one of these in your review mirror, be sure to pull to the right. You never know, they may be on your street one day.
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Thanks to
@YRP
for sending us this photo from
@McDonaldsCanada
McHappy Day last week! Taken at one of the
@cityofmarkham
locations. Time with good friends for a great cause!
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1
14
Our
@cityofmarkham
Thornhill Firefighter Camp is officially underway!
Thanks to
@KeithIrish1
for stopping by to help officially welcome our Campers!
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15
Our Markham Junior Firefighters say a big
@cityofmarkham
thank you to
@K_F_E_S
for the ride in Pump 0!
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Our
@cityofmarkham
firefighter hose drag challenge is underway!
#takeyourkidstoworkday
#workinginmarkham
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Spending time this morning with our children with special needs station tour. Sitting in the drivers seat. What a great experience.
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The 2nd week of April is a time to honour telecommunications personnel in the public safety community.
It's a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public.
Thank You to all of our fantastic Alarm Room Staff for your hard work and dedication.
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Smoke can quickly fill a structure making the hazard level high and visibility poor
@cityofmarkham
The self contained breathing apparatus is the only way firefighters can safety breath inside the hazard zone, so we train to operate it in pitch black conditions.
#TrainingTuesday
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Is your garage fire safe
@cityofmarkham
The garage has become one of the most common rooms or origin in the fires we respond to.
Find out why these fires are so dangerous and what you can to to prevent them in your home.
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Our
@cityofmarkham
Chief Decker addresses our Unionville Firefighter Campers at our closing ceremonies! Great Week!
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We are on location near Bur Oak Ave & Kennedy Rd responding to multiple homes on fire
@cityofmarkham
Efforts continue to extinguish the fire and complete search and rescue.
The fire is considered under control at this time.
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5
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A Big
@cityofmarkham
Thank You to all of our sponsors that made our new home fire sprinkler display possible!
The display will be used to educate our residents on the benefits of sprinkler protection in the home
@HFSCorg
@CASAFS
@Vikinggroup
Markham District High School
@YRDSB
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5
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Fire Chief Decker and Deputy Fire Chief's Grant and Nearing attend the
@McDonaldsCanada
location at Warden and Hwy 7 to help serve orders on
#McHappyDay
@cityofmarkham
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Have you checked your lint trap recently
@cityofmarkham
?
One of our Fire Prevention Officers found this while performing their inspection duties,
Clogged lint traps are a fire hazard , clearing them out routinely will help keep your home fire safe
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Firefighter Shane Harrison receives his 20 year Exemplary Service Medal from Fire Chief Chris Nearing and Deputy Chief Matt Keay. Thank you for your service Shane.
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Firefighter Chris Tamaya is presented his 20 year Fire Services Exemplary Medal today by Senior Management. Congratulations FF Tamaya.
#markhamfire
#20year
#fireserviceexemplarymedal
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Hey
@cityofmarkham
It is Nov 7th which means two things: 1) We are in moustache season & 2) It is the end of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week! Listen in to
@JimLangSports
on
@1059TheRegion
this morning at 845 for CO Safety Tips and Get To Know CO before it's too late
#COWEEK2018
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Best wishes for a happy and fire safe 2024 - from our fire family to your family.
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Hey
@cityofmarkham
It's CO Awareness Week! The last 2 days we have visited both of our Welcome Centres to promote Carbon Monoxide Safety info to hundreds of new residents, enabling them to keep themselves and their families safe from CO poisoning. Knowledge is Power.
#COWEEK2018
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FYI
@cityofmarkham
this does not count as a Fire Extinguisher.....
Approved Fire Extinguishers must be accessible and inspected monthly to ensure they are in working condition.
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The group is working hard here at the Training Centre where our
@cityofmarkham
Thornhill Firefighter Campers are learning all about CPR from our Training Division on Day 4!
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Today we launched our 2019 Fire Cadet Program
@cityofmarkham
This year the Cadets were selected from
@MarkhamDistrict
They will be spending a day with us each of the next 10 school weeks learning about our department, respect, professionalism and teamwork. Congrats Gentlemen!
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We are here at the
@cityofmarkham
Cineplex Downtown Markham! Get your pop corn and your red fire hat before the movie!
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Entanglement training is important to simulate what a ceiling collapse may feel like
@cityofmarkham
@ThunderCWHL
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a HUGE THANK YOU to
@TimHortons
for stopping by our locations today with coffee and baked goods.
We are forever grateful for the support and generosity displayed by our community partners.
#timsforgood
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This is our shot, Markham! Get a vaccine when it’s your turn & help save lives!
Let’s end the pandemic, together. Join us in the
#ThisIsOurShotCA
movement!
Get your
@ThisIsOurShotCA
t-shirt:
Wear the shirt & post a pic. Remember to tag us!
#MarkhamCares
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This
#RemembranceDay2021
please take the time to wear a
#poppy
and observe a moment of silence for our veterans in recognition of their contributions & sacrifices.
#LestWeForget
#Poppy100
#GetYourPoppy
#WeWillRememberThem
#RemembranceDay
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Thanks to
@YRP
for coming by this morning in talk to the
@cityofmarkham
Thornhill firefighter campers about their role in the community and how they can help keep their families safe!
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Please congratulate our 2017 Recruit Graduates! May you all have safe and long careers serving the
@cityofmarkham
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