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We are saddened to hear of the passing of beloved Chicago Fire Firehouse Dalmatian Tuesday. Tuesday was a sister from the same litter as
@SarniaFire
’s Clover (left). Our thoughts are with the crew, family and everyone who knew her.
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Please join us on welcoming
@SarniaFire
four new recruit firefighters: Wendy Schulze, Dylan Kenny, Alasdair Coy and Landon Wilson. Wishing you all a safe, long and rewarding career serving the citizens of the
@Sarnia_Ontario
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Please join us in congratulating
@SarniaFire
firefighters Trevor McCormick, Ian VanReenen & Scott Minty (L-R). Who won the
@FireFitWorld
team championship! Ian won the open individual title and set a new world record! Way to make
@SarniaFire
proud guys!
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Her first week on the job and
@SarniaFire
newest Recruit Firefighter Dani Girard is already helping save family pets! This little one was rescued from a structure fire Thursday afternoon.
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Please Retweet: NEVER throw water on a grease fire!
A highlight from yesterday’s
@SarniaFire
Open House was this live fire demonstration. If you are cooking with oil/grease and it catches on fire, safely put a proper fitting lid on it, turn off the burner and let it cool.
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Today we honoured Rick Fraser who served the citizens of
@Sarnia_Ontario
for 32 years as a dedicated
@SarniaFire
firefighter. Gone but not forgotten.
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PLEASE SHARE: Just after midnight
@SarniaFire
responded to a carbon monoxide alarm. There were five residents in the home who were instructed to get outside to fresh air. Firefighters discovered high CO levels of 350ppm! This proves once again that Working CO alarms save lives!
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#JerseyForHumboldt
Today
@SarniaFire
are wearing jerseys in support of the
#HumboldtBroncos
Our thoughts are with the entire community of Humboldt, Saskatchewan and we stand together in strength and solidarity.
#HumboldtStrong
#JerseyDay
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Please join us in welcoming
@SarniaFire
newest Recruit Firefighter Dani Girard. Dani has already served the
@Sarnia_Ontario
community for 5 years as a police officer with
@SarniaPolice
. Here’s to a long and rewarding career in the fire service.
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Please help us welcome
@SarniaFire
newest recruit Sam McCormack. Sam good luck on a long and rewarding career serving the people of the
@Sarnia_Ontario
.
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It's not just a stereotype! We do rescue kittens and not just from trees. Engine 1 crew from
@SarniaFire
just rescued a kitten from a sewer.
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Sarnia Fire Rescue Services would like to welcome our two new recruits McCormick and Moxley as they start their careers in the fire service with
@SarniaFire
. Good luck on a long and rewarding career.
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Please join us in welcoming
@SarniaFire
newest recruit firefighter Austin Nobel. Congratulations on starting a rewarding career serving the community.
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Please join us in congratulating Chief Kingyens on a happy retirement after 27 years with
@SarniaFire
. The Chief was a second generation
@Sarnia_Ontario
firefighter. The bottom left is retired firefighter Gerry Kingyens, Chief Kingyens father. All the best in your retirement.
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Please help us welcome
@SarniaFire
five newest recruits! Today is their very first day as probationary firefighters. Good luck on a long and rewarding career serving the people in
@Sarnia_Ontario
.
#Congratulations
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A question we frequently get asked is "How much does all of your firefighting gear weigh?" Well to find out exactly Firefighter Ireland from
@SarniaFire
stepped on the scale and these were the results.
#firefighters
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Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Kim Lucier who is the first woman to become an Acting Captain in the history of
@SarniaFire
. Way to go Kim!
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With everyone posting their holiday hours we thought we should post ours too. From all of us at
@SarniaFire
have a happy and safe holiday season.
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Today outgoing Fire Chief
@barnoldfire
transferred his 5 stripes to
@SarniaFire
newest Fire Chief Bryan VanGaver. Chief Arnold will now be serving as Fire Chief of
@CambridgeFD
Congratulations to you both!
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Emergency responders came to show our respect to all the frontline medical staff at
@bluewaterhealth
for everything they are doing to protect our community. We are all in this together!
#sarniasafe
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Please join us in welcoming
@SarniaFire
newest recruit Firefighter Josh Loranger. Here’s to a long and rewarding career serving the citizens of the
@Sarnia_Ontario
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Now this Firetruck screams Canada! Great job
@MarkhamFire
representing
#Canada
for our country's 150th Birthday!
#canada150
#OAFC2017
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Please join us in congratulating Captain Stauffer on his much deserved promotion.
@SarniaFire
and the
@Sarnia_Ontario
are in good hands!
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#TBT
How's this for a
#ThrowbackThursday
? Before:
@SarniaFire
newest firefighter Sam McCormack visiting
@SarniaFire
at age 3. Now: 20 years later a professional
@SarniaFire
firefighter! Follow your dreams!
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Justice, son of Firefighter Goebel visited
@SarniaFire
for
#rockyoursocks
. Let's support
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
and celebrate people with Down Syndrome and the joy and diversity they bring to the World.
#SeeTheAbility
#WDSD19
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Please join all of us in welcoming
@SarniaFire
two newest recruits Joe McCormack (left) and Devon Young (right). We wish them a long and rewarding career serving the community.
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Pease join us on wishing
@SarniaFire
Captain Brad Raymer an happy and well deserved retirement. Captain Raymer served the
@Sarnia_Ontario
community for 31 years and served extra duties on the
@SarniaFirefight
executive for 12 years. All the Best Brad! Thank you for everything!
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Exciting news! Today
@SarniaFire
proudly received the delivery of our brand new aerial tower truck. “Tower 2” can reach 95’ high. It has a 8000 LPM pump and two monitors. This new piece of firefighting equipment will help us to serve the
@Sarnia_Ontario
for years to come.
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Please join us in welcoming
@SarniaFire
newest recruit firefighter Chris Reddy. Congratulations on starting a very rewarding career serving the
@Sarnia_Ontario
community.
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After completing her initial firefighter training
@SarniaFire
newest recruit Firefighter Dani Girard is officially on the trucks. Her new shift aka The A-Team officially welcomed her and presented her with her new fire helmet. The City of
@Sarnia_Ontario
is in good hands.
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Please join all of us at
@SarniaFire
in congratulating Roel Bus on his promotion to Chief Fire Prevention Officer. Congratulations on this much deserved promotion.
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Today is Captain Carr's last shift with
@SarniaFire
after 28 years and for his last day on the job Captain Carr and his son Firefighter Ryan Carr worked together on Rescue 1. Thank you for everything you have done for the fire service and community!
#Congratulations
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Please join all of us here at
@SarniaFire
in wishing Firefighter Brad “Lumpy” Lumgair all of the best in his much deserved retirement. Brad served the citizens of the
@Sarnia_Ontario
for 24 years. Thank you for your dedicated service.
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We are often asked what our equipment weighs. Here FF Ireland is carrying 115lbs. We carry this gear and more for every highrise response.
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.
@SarniaFire
attended the Fly-in on Saturday at the Chris Hadfield Airport on standby with the airport’s namesake
@Cmdr_Hadfield
himself. We enjoyed the show with a large crowd from the community we proudly serve
@Sarnia_Ontario
#AlwaysTrainingAlwaysReady
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It’s
#ThrowbackThursday
and here is the latest in our past and present series. Here we have 2 year Brian who already knew that he wanted to be a firefighter. 40 something years later he is now
@SarniaFire
Fire Captain Secord. Never be afraid to follow your dreams!
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We
@SarniaFire
are proudly wearing Vimy Pins to show our respect to the Canadians who served. Proceeds go to
@vimyfoundation
@SarniaHistory
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Tonight
@SarniaFire
firefighters want to say a big thank you to
@littlecaesars
in
@Sarnia_Ontario
who feed all of our firefighters at all 5 fire stations tonight. We live in a great community and we are proud to serve.
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Sarnia Fire Rescue Services would like to welcome our two newest recruits Welch (left) and Van Reenen (right). We want to wish them good luck on a long and rewarding career in the fire service.
#911IveGotYourBack
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It's
#TestItTuesday
@SarniaFire
, Lucky and his new baby sister Clover want to remind everyone to test all of their smoke & CO alarms. Working alarms save lives! Also how could you say no to these guys?
#FireSafety
#WorkingSmokeAlarmsSaveLives
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Please join
@SarniaFire
in thanking local Hydrant Hero’s Sienna, Elise and Lincoln. Shovelling out fire hydrants ensures that they are visible and accessible for firefighters when time is of the essence. Great job, thank you so much!!
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Today
@SarniaFire
's Fire Chief Brian Arnold presented Deputy Chief Bryan VanGaver his 30 Year Fire Service Medal from the Province. Congratulations Chief and Thank-You for your dedicated service to the
@Sarnia_Ontario
community.
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Could this be a first in fire department history? Retiring Captain Mike Graham passed his Captain’s stripes to
@SarniaFire
newest Captain Mike Graham! No relation! What are the chances?! Please join us in congratulating Captain Graham on his promotion.
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Just after noon as we were wrapping up training
@SarniaFire
was dispatched to an individual in the river in distress. Engine 3 crew onboard Marine 1 & 2, performed a successful water rescue using the same techniques that they were training on this morning. Training pays off!
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We want to say a big thank you to Kel-Gor Limited for donating a personal water craft to
@SarniaFire
. Kel-Gor generously purchased this PWC though Precision Power Sports. This new piece of equipment will be used for water rescue purposes.
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We are happy to announce that Roxy is all cleaned up and doing well a day after being rescued by
@SarniaFire
. Photo taken by FPO
@FireRoelBus
.
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Please join us all at
@SarniaFire
in wishing Captain Blair Jameson a long and happy retirement. Thank you for over 29 years of dedicated service to the citizens of
@Sarnia_Ontario
. All the best in you much deserved retirement Captain Jameson.
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Please join us in congratulating Dave Knight on his promotion to Captain. Captain Knight is a
@SarniaFire
firefighter like his father before him. Dave we are sure that your father would be so proud.
#Congratulations
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Active and retired members of
@SarniaFire
marched in the
@Sarnia_Ontario
#RememberanceDay
Parade to pay our respects to all those who have served.
#LestWe
ُForget
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All of us here
@SarniaFire
want to say congratulations to Firefighter Wells on his promotion to Captain, much deserved Tim! Keep up the great work.
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Today is
#InternationalFirefightersDay
. Firefighters and other first responders see a lot of things both good and bad, but one thing always remains a constant: we are always proud to serve our communities. Here's to our Brothers & Sisters everywhere.
#InternationFirefighterDay
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There are no injuries to report from the fire this afternoon on Queen Street.
@SarniaFire
firefighters rescued and provided oxygen to a kitten who is now playing with her sister. Crews also safely removed a baby rabbit from the home.
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Yesterday afternoon
@SarniaFire
newest fire engine/pumper went into service and within its first couple hours was already pumping at a structure fire! In the 3rd & 4th pic the new Engine 1 is shown beside a 1999 Engine that is being replaced.
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Please join us in welcoming
@SarniaFire
’s newest recruit Firefighter Chadd Nelson. Here’s to a long and rewarding career serving the citizens of the
@Sarnia_Ontario
.
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Today
@SarniaFire
were at
@Cmdr_Hadfield
airport training when famous musician
@kennyg
landed to refuel his plane. Thanks for the quick visit to
@Sarnia_Ontario
and letting us snap a couple pics.
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Please help us congratulate
@SarniaFire
Chief Fire Prevention Officer Roel Bus. Today Fire Chief VanGaver presented CFPO Bus his 25 year Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal. Thank you for you dedication to the
@Sarnia_Ontario
and the Fire Service.
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It’s
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
and as always
@SarniaFire
is wearing pink to show our support. Every member of
@SarniaFirefight
is making a personal donation to go towards the fight against breast cancer.
#BreastCancerAwareness
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Crews from
@SarniaFire
@SarniaPolice
and
@LambtonEMS
are on scene on structure fire on Wiltshire Dr. Everyone was out of the home at the time of the fire. Firefighters performed a search & rescue and were able to rescue the family's dog.
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This is Molson. He was displaced when there was a fire in his home Thursday afternoon. Training/Safety Officer Watts from
@SarniaFire
is making sure he is well cared for by bringing him to the
@SarniaHumane
until his family can get back into their home.
#community
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Please join us in congratulating
@SarniaFire
Platoon Chief Dan Nelles on his retirement. PC Nelles served the citizens of
@Sarnia_Ontario
for 32 years. All of the best and thank you.
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Help us wish Lucky a Happy Birthday. 🎂 Lucky has been helping
@SarniaFire
provide
@Sarnia_Ontario
valuable fire life safety messaging for years now. Happy Birthday Lucky!!!
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For
#FirePreventionWeek
@SarniaFire
wanted to demonstrate why you should NEVER throw water on a grease fire! Always “look while you cook” but if your cooking oil ever catches on fire safely put on a tight fitting lid or cookie sheet, turn off the heat and let it completely cool.
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This morning our fellow first responders from
@Ornge
flew over
@SarniaFire
’s Station 1 to perform the first ever landing on
@bluewaterhealth
’s new emergency helipad.
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SO CUTE!!
It’s a puppy in a fire helmet! (His name is Taco).
Now that we have your attention please remember to test all of your smoke and CO alarms monthly, change the batteries at least once a year and replace any alarms that are 10 years old. It could save your life!
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Please join us in welcoming our new Fire Chief Brian Arnold to
@SarniaFire
and
@Sarnia_Ontario
.
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Brian Arnold has accepted the position of Fire Chief at the City of Sarnia. Brian’s start date with the City will be June 10. 🚒 Welcome!
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Please join us in wishing
@SarniaFire
Platoon Chief Mark Smith a long and happy retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to the citizens of
@Sarnia_Ontario
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This
#RemebranceDay
the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1
@SarniaFire
are paying their respects to all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.
#CanadaRemembers
#RememberanceDay2018
#LestWeForget
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Today is
#FirstRespondersDay
! Thank you to all first responders everywhere and a special thank you to all of our fellow first responders in
@Sarnia_Ontario
for the job you do everyday in keeping the community safe.
#FirstResponders
#911
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Firefighters are often asked how much our gear weighs. In this picture Firefighter Ireland shows that his bunker/turnout gear weighs 50lbs (23Kg) and with a highrise pack for any apartment fire he would be carrying 115lbs (53kg) of extra weight up the stairs to fight a fire.
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Today
@SarniaFire
had the privilege of The Memorial Cup visiting Station 1. It is the 100th anniversary of this historical trophy. Thank you
@StingHockey
for the honour.
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Here is a picture of Lucky's baby sister Clover because it's Friday and people like dogs! But on a serious note please be sure that your home has all of the necessary working smoke alarms. Have a safe weekend.
#FireSafety
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Today off duty
@SarniaFire
firefighters made the trip to Buffalo, NY to pay respect to fallen Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno. Rest easy Brother Arno.
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Lucky got together with his two friends Scout & Georgia to represent all three emergency services in
@Sarnia_Ontario
. All three are wearing their
#IVEGOTYOURBACK911
bandanas to help bring awareness to emergency First Responder mental health. Looking good guys!
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Please join us in congratulating
@SarniaFire
newest Platoon Chief Tim Hicks! PC Hicks is now the Platoon Chief of B-Squad, he was previously a Captain and Acting Platoon Chief. Congratulations and thank you for your continued leadership.
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DYK: The first thing
@SarniaFire
firefighters do at the beginning of every shift is check all of their equipment. This includes the trucks, gear, SCBA, radios, tools, oxygen, defibrillators, and other medical equipment. Here firefighters Howe & Mitchell are checking Ladder 2.
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This afternoon at 2:15pm all
@SarniaFire
staff observed 2:15 minutes of silence to honour the 215 children discovered at the former Kamloops residential school.
#215children
#everychildmatters
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This afternoon
@SarniaFire
,
@SarniaPolice
and
@LambtonEMS
responded to a 2 vehicle collision with minor injuries. Here Firefighter Mitchell comforted family dog Butch until he could be picked up.
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Congratulations to
@SarniaFire
two newest Acting Captains! Firefighters Ireland and Carnahan wrote their Acting Captains exam today and passed with flying colours!
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Please join us in congratulating newly promoted Platoon Chief Mark Smith pictured here receiving his new rank insignia from
@SarniaFire
Fire Chief Brian Arnold.
#Congratulations
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.
@SarniaFire
firefighters wearing their pink shirts in support of the fight against breast cancer.
#BreastCancerAwareness
#WearPink
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This afternoon
@SarniaFire
received our newest apparatus. This new Ladder 4 that will be operating out of Station 4 on Wellington Street. This new ladder truck has a shorter wheelbase for better manoeuvrability while still maintaining a long reach.
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Please join all of us
@SarniaFire
in congratulating newly promoted Captain Eddleston! Fire Chief John Kingyens said "I'm proud and know that Roy will do a great job". All of your Brothers & Sisters feel the same way.
#Congratulations
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Help us congratulate
@SarniaFire
firefighters who had very impressive showing at this weekends
@FireFitWorld
at
@LambtonCollege
. FF Ian Van Reenen was 1st overall. FF Minty was 5th overall and 2nd in over 40. FF McCormick was 2nd fastest rookie and we were the fastest team!
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Fire Chief
@barnoldfire
is moving on to serve as Fire Chief of
@CambridgeFD
. Thank you for your service to
@SarniaFire
and
@Sarnia_Ontario
. We wish you all the best in your new position.
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#TBT
Another in our Past/Present Series for
#ThrowbackThursday
Past: Young Mitch Lisinski around age 5 visiting a fire station.
Now: Years later a professional
@SarniaFire
firefighter! Follow your dreams!
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This morning
@SarniaFire
Ladder 2 crew had an outdoor (socially distanced) visit with school children at Aamjiwnaang First Nations. The children learned all about firefighters and fire safety. Thank you for having us.
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Great
#FirePreventionWeek
advice from
@SarniaFire
firefighter and
@FireFitWorld
Champion Ian VanReenen! Always have a 1m/3’ “child-free” safety zone from anything that could burn them. Let’s all “Serve up fire safety in the kitchen!”
#FirePreventionWeek2020
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Even when's it's below zero training never stops! A-Team
@SarniaFire
firefighters are braving the frigid waters to sharpen their ice water rescue skills.
#AlwaysTrainingAlwaysReady
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This morning
@SarniaFire
representatives attended the 9/11 ceremony in Port Huron where respects were paid to all of the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on Sept 11/2001.
#NeverForget
#September11th
#911Anniversary
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Firefighters from
@SarniaFire
just performed an auto-extrication on pickup truck that flipped on Lambton Mall Road. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and removed the driver who luckily didn’t have any serious injuries.
#MoreThanFires
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Pictured here is
@SarniaFire
newest firefighter Sam McCormack taking part in auto-extrication training using the Jaws of Life.
#AlwaysTrainingAlwaysReady
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Please join us in congratulating
@SarniaFire
Captain Mike Simpson on his much deserved retirement. Mike has served the citizens of
@Sarnia_Ontario
for 32 years. All of the Best Mike.
#ThankYou
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Firefighter Trevor Mitchell was recognized by
@IODECanada
for going above and beyond in our community. Firefighter Mitchell along with Fire Dogs Lucky and Clover attend community events and even made
@mayorofsarnia
honour list.
#community
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2020 has been a difficult year to say the least. From all of us at
@SarniaFire
to you and yours we wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Know that if there was an emergency we are on duty today to help ensure your safety.
#happyholidays2020
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Today
@SarniaFire
are proudly showing our support for
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
.
#RockYourSocks
and help bring awareness about Down Syndrome, celebrate the lives of those with it, and highlight the role that people with Down syndrome play in our communities.
#RockYourSocks2022
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This past weekend
@SarniaFire
Firefighters competed in the Ontario
@FireFitWorld
Regional Competition. Firefighter VanReenen won 1st place in the individual category. Firefighter Minty placed placed an impressive 14 out of 124 competitors. Great job representing
@SarniaFire
!
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