Carson Tharris

Dad to 4 amazing humans (and two cute dogs), Husband, Firefighter, Paddler, 🏳️‍🌈, Student of Disaster Management and Community Resilience (He/Him)

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Firefighters helped a resident who was injured while walking on a trail in the 4400 block of West Hunt Club Rd this afternoon. At approx. 15:09, Firefighters made their way 500m into the forest on a walking trail and located the resident who had a fall and was unable to exit on their own. Firefighters used a stokes basket with a wheel on the bottom that is carried on board our Heavy Rescue trucks to safely bring the resident out of the forest at 15:36.

@ottawacity residents need to exercise caution right now on walking trails. The changing weather has caused a lot of black ice causing dangerous conditions.

#OttNews

[Carson Tharris @carsontharris]

I am training for the annual Memorial Ride to Ottawa this September to support the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. https://t.co/bYQJJEykcP

[Ottawa Paramedic Svc | Service paramédic d'Ottawa @OttawaParamedic]

Today we participated in a mock collision with @OttFire and @OttawaPolice to educate young adults to the impacts of #ImpairedDriving and the other #Fatal4: speed, lack of seatbelts and distracted driving. #ParamedicServicesWeek.

[Carson Tharris @carsontharris]

I am glad to be back @CanadasLifeline donating blood 🩸.

September 12 marks the first day I am eligible to donate after meeting my husband almost 18 years ago.

Thank you to everyone who worked to overturn the ban on donations from gay men 🏳️‍🌈.
#CanadasLifeline
#BloodDonation

[Ottawa Firefighters L162 🇨🇦 @OPFFALocal_162]

The Ten Oaks Project is running its sleep-away camp for children & youth from 2SLGBTQ+ communities & can't be at today's Pride Parade.

But, Ottawa's Professional Firefighters 🚒🧑‍🚒 have their back & will be giving them a boost by handing out these stickers during the parade!

[Ottawa Firefighters L162 🇨🇦 @OPFFALocal_162]

During National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week #NPSTW2022 we want to recognize our members in @OttFire's Communications Division for their dedication & professionalism.

Thank you for all you do to to keep #OttCity & its first responders safe!

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Apply now!

Applications are open until January 3rd 2022.

@ottawacity

#Firefighting #Firefighter #CareerFirefighter #Career #Ottawa #CityOfOttawa #FirstResponder #Rescue #OttawaFire #FireDepartment

[Carson Tharris @carsontharris]

As many of you know I am currently in training to become a Firefighter.

My classmates and I are participating in Movember to raise funds and raise awareness to improve men’s health.

Please consider donating to Movember here:
https://t.co/7QsBJ1xd76

[Ottawa Firefighters L162 🇨🇦 @OPFFALocal_162]

Members visit the Human Rights Monument during the @FierteCapPride festival to salute the courage & principles of those who took part in the 1971 We Demand protest – fighting for their rights in a Canada where the #CDNCharter of Rights & Freedoms did not yet exist.
#WeStillDemand

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Members of @OttFire showing their support for #Pride2021 by raising the 🏳️‍🌈 at Parliament Hill this morning!🇨🇦

The theme for @FierteCapPride this year is #WeStillDemand in honor of the first protest on Parliament Hill for 2SLGBTQ+ rights.

To learn more: https://t.co/V5ANSQXQus

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

@CTVOttMornLive invited us share water safety messages to highlight #NationalDrowningPreventionWeek.
-🦺#WearYourPFD
-🚸Keep Children #WithinArmsReach
-⚠️#GoSlow in unfamiliar waterways
-🧯Check the Extinguishers, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms on board
https://t.co/9s0sVA3AE0

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Happy Father's Day from all of us @OttFire.

Why is being a Firefighter so great?

Because you are always greeted with Warmth🤣.
#DadJokes

[Ottawa Drowning Prev @nodrowningott]

🧊STAY OFF the ice! Restez À L’ÉCART de la glace! ⛔️

☀️Warm weather leads to melting ice, moving water & unstable conditions. #WithinArmsReach

🚸🐶🐕✋🏽

⛱Le temps chaud entraîne la fonte de la glace, le mouvement de l'eau et des conditions instables. #APorteeDeMain

[Ottawa Firefighters L162 🇨🇦 @OPFFALocal_162]

Last summer we unveiled our new Pride logo alongside Mayor @JimWatsonOttawa. Appalled to see him targeted by homophobic graffiti. @OPFFALocal_162 stands shoulder to shoulder with our mayor & the 2SLGBTQ+ community against hate.

@FierteCapPride @IAFFCanada @opffa @OttFire

[Carson Tharris @carsontharris]

@Alison_Sandor @OttawaHospital @hopitalmontfort @OttawaParamedic Congratulations Alison!

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Working from home can make it hard to keep track of the days. Today is February 1st, that means it is time to test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms🚨.

Set a reminder in your calendar🗓️ or phone📲 for the 1st of every month to remind you to #TestYourAlarms once a month.

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Be sure to check the furnace vents around your home to ensure they are clear of snow and ice. Blocked furnace vents can lead to a dangerous buildup of Carbon Monoxide gas in your home.
When you go back inside to warm up, be sure to test your CO alarms.
#SnowDay #CarbonMonoxide

[Carson Tharris @carsontharris]

@manchesterfire Our family practices our Home Fire Escape Plan when we test our alarms so the kids know when the alarm sounds to get out and stay out. #HowDoYouTestYours
#Canada
#FireSafetyHasNoBorders

Photo of us testing our alarms during the @OttFirePrevent #WakeUpOttawa challenge:

[Carson Tharris @carsontharris]

@MedicMatt17512 @markhildo But that’s my purely unscientific theoretical question about what is a very real practical problem. Realizing now that is not terribly helpful.

[Carson Tharris @carsontharris]

@MedicMatt17512 @markhildo Obviously totally different situation, but fans make me nervous.
Depending on how much air the fan is moving, If you are increasing the amount of air being pulled into your goggles does that affect your possible exposure?
https://t.co/XWIo7w7jah