Brian Wilson

Retired Fire Chief, former OFM Instructor, proud father of two, retired Fire Chief, and active humanitarian volunteer. Opinions are my own.

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

Uhh, so thanks @Canada .. two Canadian citizens booked on @AirCanada trying to go home after our Europe vacation and CBSA has somehow blocked us returning to our own country… #nice #WhatDoIPayTaxesFor #BlockingOurOwnCitizens

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

@AirCanada Having some trouble with flights today.. you’ve been good at getting me rebooked but my baggage is not with me anymore.. help please..

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

A big shout out to my friend and former OFM colleague for being awarded the Fire Service’s Exemplary Service Medal for over 20 years of exemplary service! Well done, brother! @ONFireMarshal #GreatWork

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[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

As we start emergency preparedness week, it is important that everyone take a couple minutes to go over your family’s emergency plan.. are you setup for 72 hours? What if you had to evacuate, right now, do you have a ‘go bag’ ready to go if you had to leave in 60-seconds?

[PreparedON @PreparedON]

Emergency Preparedness Week starts today! Stay tuned for daily facts & tips on how to be safe & prepared for every season.

Share how you stay prepared for emergencies throughout the year with the hashtags:

#EPWeek2024
#Plan4EverySeason
#PreparedON

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

It’s that time, folks. If you have smoke alarms and CO alarms with changeable batteries, it’s time to change them. And if you have forgotten your monthly checks, check them at the same time!

[FirefighterCloseCall @TheSecretList]

“Who’s Training Your Firefighters?…Does that training match your department’s policies/procedures/expectations/staffing? 🤔 Good questions not asked enough.
Once again Paul Combs nails it! @FDICevent @FireRescue1 @IAFC @fireengineering #firefighter

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

Was super humbled today, a few moments ago, to be called by a recent student of one of our @ONFireMarshal NFPA 1006 Ice Rescue courses who used the knowledge and skills from that course to rescue three people today. #NoIceIsSafeIce #OntarioFireCollege

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

@OFSChiefJim Congratulations, Chief! All the best in the next chapters of your adventures! Thanks for your service!

[William R. Hunter @ChiefBillHunter]

#CloseYourDoor

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

Teaching NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III this week at the Huntsville Regional Training Centre. Some dedicated fire service professionals working hard to further themselves and better their communities! @ONFireMarshal #FireOfficer #Training #OntarioFireCollege

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

Keep yourself #FireSafe every month by pressing and holding the test button until your #SmokeAlarm sounds. Give it a try!
#FireSafety

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

Today, Grant Love and Andrew Blair were awarded the Fire Services Long Service Medal for their dedicated service. Grant Love received his 30 and 35 years of service medals, while Andrew Blair received his 35-year service medal. Congratulations to both of them!
#OFC

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

Test your smoke alarms every month by pressing the test button and listening for the alarm. Test Smoke Alarm Day is the perfect opportunity to carry out your monthly test. Participating is easy and takes only a few seconds.
#SavedByTheBeep

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

Another great day of live fire training in Cornwall, with South Stormont firefighters reinforcing fire attack and search and rescue skills in one of the ⁦@ONFireMarshal⁩ Mobile Live Fire Training Units (MLFTUs). #GreatTraining #SkillDevelopment #NeverStopLearning

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

The Ontario government is investing close to $35 million in 17 new fire trucks, lifesaving firefighting equipment, and two new Mobile Live Fire Training Units to better protect northern communities and keep people safe. https://t.co/A9ddLXsfhR
#ONMLFTU

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

Another group of fire investigators testifying in a mock trial as part of their NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator training with the #OntarioFireCollege at the Richmond Hill Regional Training Centre. ⁦@ONFireMarshal⁩ #FireInvestigator #Training

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

GlobeCorp Rescue setup for Day 2 of medical standby coverage at the Riceville Fair. DYK, in addition to providing First Responder and Emergency Medical Responder training, GlobeCorp also can provide EMRs to provide medical standby for special events?

[Brian Wilson @ChiefBWilson]

@CambridgeFD @ONFireMarshal @cityofcambridge @CPFFALocal499 It was an absolute pleasure!

[Cambridge Fire Dept @CambridgeFD]

A massive thanks, to @ONFireMarshal and @ChiefBWilson, for the great 6 days training on the Ontario Fire College's Mobile Live Fire Training Unit! 🔥

@CambridgeFD we are ready to face any challenge that comes our way! @cityofcambridge 🚒

#MLFTU #FireTraining @CPFFALocal499