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Eberline Geiger Counter-1950s

1910's - One of the First Badges Issued by Toronto Fire Department

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The SS Noronic Fire - September 1949

Toronto Fire Dept Book - Grain and Storage Fire 1902

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The Orient Trader Fire - July 21st, 1965 (3rd Alarm)

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“Toronto Fire Department Captain Fred McKay give

“Toronto Fire Department Captain Fred McKay gives a presentation on highrise firefighting operations. The presentation covers; The ‘mess’ on arrival, the 3Ps of highrise incident management, officer’s orders in controlled areas, human behaviour, ventilation procedures, the stack effect and neutral plane, the relief cycle for firefighters, benchmarks, and R.I.T. This training video was part of the Toronto Fire Department video collection. Digitized from VHS.” #tfhs #torontofirehistory #cityoftoronto #torontofire

Have a safe and happy holidays from all of us at t

Have a safe and happy holidays from all of us at the TFHS. Stay tuned next year. We have a lot planned.

There’s still time to place your order before th

There’s still time to place your order before the holidays! Historians, coin collectors and fire buffs would love this first coin from the Toronto Fire Historical Society featuring an iconic scene from Toronto’s Great Fire in 1904 which is meticulously designed with a 3D feel. Truly a stand out coin in any collection! Act fast, these are limited! To order your coin click on our bio or go to: https://torontofirehistory.com and click on Store!

Firefighter Charlie Yates returning from the war i

Firefighter Charlie Yates returning from the war is met by old firefighter comrads and is raised on their shoulders at Union station. Bronze plaque installed in the main entrance of the old city hall commemorates firefighters fallen in the 1914-1918 war and was erected by the Toronto firefighters association. #thegreatway #firefighters #weremember #remembranceday

Come by the Toronto Fire Services Fire Academy, No

Come by the Toronto Fire Services Fire Academy, November 4th 2023. You have the opportunity to check out a variety of vendors and collectors who are selling various fire items! Need a Christmas gift for that special firefighter in your life? Looking for a few items to display in your home? There are many options for you such as books, photos, slides, toys, die cast or plastic models, patches, pins and other fire memorabilia!

Saturday November 4th, 2023 11:30am to 3pm!
Toronto Fire Academy
895 Eastern Ave, Toronto

#OFBA #fireshow #fireserviceshowandsale #tofirehistory #tfhs

Come by the Toronto Fire Services Fire Prevention

Come by the Toronto Fire Services Fire Prevention Week Open House at the Toronto Fire Academy!
Featuring Live Demonstrations of firefighting evolutions and important Fire Prevention and Public Education displays and information. Listen to the renown TFS Pipes and Drums. Then check out some historical items on display including this beautiful 1942 Ford Fire Apparatus!

Saturday October 14th, 2023
Toronto Fire Academy
895 Eastern Ave, Toronto

One of 13 antique trucks in the collection of Toro

One of 13 antique trucks in the collection of Toronto Fire Services. 1942 Ford/American LaFrance. Originally a North York Fire Department truck, it has been meticulously restored and is present at some parades throughout the year. #tofirehistory #torontofire #antique #antiquefiretrucks

22 Years ago today. We will always the remember t

22 Years ago today. We will always the remember the sacrifice so many made on this day. #neverforget #fdny #nypd #nyc

Dream Wheels on Eglinton! What a great event run

Dream Wheels on Eglinton! What a great event run annually. Great show with many muscle cars, hot rods and classic cars. We had the opportunity to showcase the 1939 Ford!
#dreamwheelsoneglinton #torontofire #tofirehistory #canadianfirefighter #antiquetrucks #torontofireservices

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