Toronto Fire Services 🇨🇦

TFS is an all-hazards, full-time municipal fire service. Account not monitored 24/7 - Call 911 in an emergency. Terms of use:

[Toronto Fire Services 🇨🇦 @Toronto_Fire]

TFS is recruiting for the role of Division Chief, Public Education & Professional Development. The current job posting is open until November 18, 2026. To review the full position details and to apply, visit https://t.co/BAMZaC9vvL

[Toronto Fire Services 🇨🇦 @Toronto_Fire]

Congratulations to retired Toronto Fire Services Platoon Chief Peter Chow on his recognition at the 60th Annual Communion Breakfast. Thank you for your dedicated service, leadership and continued commitment to the community. #Toronto

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Toronto Fire is proud to support CAA’s Move Over, Slow Down campaign. Police, paramedics, firefighters, and other emergency vehicle operators work to keep us safe. Help keep them safe by slowing down and moving over when approaching stopped vehicles with flashing lights. @CAA

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TFS is recruiting for the role of Division Chief, Technology Services. The current job posting is open until Thursday October 29, 2026. To review the full position details and to apply visit https://t.co/gtPDpJU9ri. #Toronto

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These show just how close Matilda St. is to the DVP, & why closures are necessary to ensure the safety of emergency crews and motorists. The NB DVP will be fully closed from 7:30pm tonight until 6:00am to allow emergency operations to continue safely. @cityoftoronto #Toronto

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Noon media scrum rescheduled to 1:30 p.m.

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MEDIA UPDATE: Chief Jessop to address the media on scene at 2 Matilda at approximately 12 noon, scrum to be held at Matilda & Carroll Sts. by the northwest corner of the park.

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**** Media Update: City officials to update media at 1:30 PM.. ****

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Today is Global Peer Support Celebration Day. Peer support is built on shared experience. Across Canada and beyond, peer supporters help people feel understood and build hope. We’re proud of our TFS peer support team and celebrate their impact. #GlobalPeerSupportCelebrationDay

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Footage and pictures of Toronto firefighters on scene at a 3-alarm fire last night in the DVP/Queen St E. area. Fire is out as fire crews and investigators remain on scene. #Toronto

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From just 9 lithium-ion battery fires in 2021 to 113 so far in 2026. The numbers are rising, and so is the risk. #Toronto

[Jim Jessop @ChiefJessopTFS]

The long weekend proved to be a very long weekend for our Firefighters. Several more lithium ion battery fires occurred over Thanksgiving, bringing our current total to 113 in the city of #Toronto

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Happy #Thanksgiving, Toronto! We're thankful for our community and all who help keep it safe. Remember...
🔥 Stay in the kitchen when cooking
🕯️ Keep candles away from anything that can burn
🚨 Test your smoke alarms monthly
Stay safe. 🦃🍁 #Toronto

[Toronto Fire Services 🇨🇦 @Toronto_Fire]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a day dedicated to coming together as a community to foster a culture where everyone’s mental health is valued and protected. Toronto Fire Services focuses on creating and sustaining a safe and supportive environment for everyone. #Toronto

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Toronto Fire crews on scene at a 2-alarm fire on Oak St. in downtown. Tower/aerial fire crews rescued 2 people and 3 dogs from a 6th floor window of the affected unit, occupants being assessed by TPS, fire is extinguished as crews continue other firefighting operations. #Toronto

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Toronto Fire’s Recruitment & Outreach team recently had the opportunity to attend a Career Fair at Seneca College. Students were provided with information related to the various fire services careers. For more information regarding TFS careers visit: https://t.co/ELzOSkLcEX

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Charge safely. Store safely. Know the signs. #Toronto

[Jim Jessop @ChiefJessopTFS]

This morning’s e-bike Lithium Ion Battery fire in the area of Danforth and Victoria Park brings our total 108. Scary….

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From recruit firefighter to Platoon Chief, Terry Stewart’s career with Toronto Fire Services spans more than three decades of service, leadership, and commitment to the people of Toronto. #TorontoFire.

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Two Toronto Fire apparatus struck while responding to emergencies, now out of service. One firefighter injured.
Please slow down, move over and stay alert around emergency scenes. Help protect those working to keep our city safe. #Toronto

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Toronto Fire Services was honoured to attend today’s Ontario Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Queen’s Park. We joined fire services from across the province to remember Ontario’s fallen firefighters and honour their bravery, service and sacrifice. #Toronto

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Fire safety starts with you. #Toronto

[Jim Jessop @ChiefJessopTFS]

October 2nd and we now stand at 106 Lithium Ion Battery fires in #Toronto, and it’s frightening……