In 1813, U.S. troops stole Toronto’s only fire "engine" (a 17th-C Blackfriar water pump like this one) and kept it at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn. It was paraded in Manhattan as a war trophy in the 1850s, then sent to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD - it may be there still.
@Hogtown101 Naval history command doesn't known where it is. We've been trying to track it down. It was given to the citizens of York by Lieutenant Governor Peter Hunter in 1802. It was taken by MidShipman Robert Nichols of the US Navy.
Thank you to @Bullard1898 for your donation. We will have some of Bullards decon cloths to give away, and a great helmet that will be up for grabs in our raffle. Only at #OAFC2023. Be sure to stop by our booth.
Thank you to @MotisFireRescue for the donation of two Pocket organizer kits for our raffle at #OAFC2023. Make sure to drop by our booth and get in on the raffle for these great kits .
Thank you @MoneysworthBest for the donation of shoe shine sponges to give away at #OAFC2023 make sure to stop by our booth to grab your FREE 3pack and keep your boots looking sharp!
Not all wounds are visible and taking care of your mental health is no different or any less important than looking after your physical well-being. There’s no need to suffer in silence and there are resources available to help. Let’s talk. #MentalHealth#EndTheStigma#Toronto
Another incredible antique fire truck in Toronto Fire’s collection is this TFD 1939 Ford Pumper. Restored and updated, it now serves as our ceremonial truck which participated in parades, ceremonies and funerals. #firehistory#cityoftoronto#cityofto#firefighters#tpffa
Watching my friend and colleague @marksaunderstps announce his retirement makes me feel both sad, as he will be sadly missed, but happy as he can now focus on enjoying his family and his well deserved retirement. Congrats Chief in your well deserved retirement!
Very excited to see a new @heritagetoronto plaque about early Firefighting in Toronto. torontofireservices Deputy Chief Bavota gave a great intro in to our history. This plaque will most likely end up at Stn. 312.… https://t.co/xMlcL1Ot8P
Posted withrepost • @jeremy_hopkin There’s a lot of people from the City of Toronto now on the hunt for the clock that went ‘missing’ from the old fire hall at 16 Ossington Ave., approx. 60 years ago. Wish I could… https://t.co/LzRh5oEhTk
Come join us at this year’s OssFest. The Ossington street festival will be our first pop up display, we will be selling our brand new T-shirt’s and Patches as our fundraiser to support our goal of preserving Toronto Fire History. #ossfest#ossingtonbia#tofirehistory