Ryan Schell

Chief Fire Prevention Officer @CentralYorkFire. Secretary for the YRFPOA. My views are my own and do not reflect my employer. This account is not monitored 24/7

[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

Congratulations to our 2026 Recruits on their graduation from our CYFS Recruit Training. This week they move forward to active duty integrating with our crews.

Welcome to the CYFS team!

Check out this video recap of their graduation ceremony last week!

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[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

CONGRATS to Platoon Chief John Hopkinson on his RETIREMENT! 🎉

PC Hopkinson is retiring with over 35 years in the Fire Service. John started his career as a volunteer firefighter for the Aurora Fire Department in March of 1991. He then became a full-time firefighter in 1996 for Aurora. In 2002, John joined CYFS and was then promoted to Captain in
2003. He worked his way up to the position of Platoon Chief in 2020.
After 35 years of service, supporting two Fire Departments, his last day on shift with CYFS will be
Sunday March 29, 2026.

Thank you for your service Chief, enjoy the next chapter!

@TownofNewmarket
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[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

Chief Fire Prevention Officer Schell visits Newmarket Home Hardware 🚒

The frequency of fires that start in the garage is rising.
These fires can spread quickly and breach into the home without you knowing -
Fortunately, Canadians now have access to residential Heat Alarms.

For added protection, install a heat alarm in your garage.
These alarms are best suited for areas where dust or fumes are commonly present, like your garage or attic space.

Visit your local hardware store and ask customer service whether these are in stock or require a special-order.

Learn more about these life-saving devices here:
https://t.co/3l4ZwnpGOO

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[Ryan Schell @rschell4075]

Newmarket Home Hardware is making it easier for everybody to access Heat Alarms. They have chosen to be the first store in Ontario to stock them on their shelves! Heat alarms are designed to protect your family from garage fires!
“Home owners helping home owners”! 🚒🇨🇦🔥

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[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

Are you or someone you know considering a career in the Emergency Services?
This is the event you don't want to miss!

Learn more here: https://t.co/8dFoszbAj0

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Since midnight, we’ve responded to 3 carbon monoxide calls in homes due to high winds blowing snow and blocking exterior vents. One home recorded carbon monoxide readings of over 200 parts per million (PPM).

Please check your vents and clear snow if needed.

#Ottawa #OttNews #OttCity

[Nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Canada @HFSCinCanada]

Home fire sprinklers activate early to control fire growth until firefighters arrive. This support can reduce damage and protect responding crews. Education helps communities understand how sprinklers and fire service work together to protect homes.

#HomeFireSprinklers

[Ryan Schell @rschell4075]

Fire Safety never looked so cool! 😎🔥🚒
@CentralYorkFire
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[Buffalo Bills @BuffaloBills]

You cleared the way for these Blizzard Brews.

Now, get ready to hang up your shovels and hold up your well earned @budlight on 1.4.2026.

[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

Today we were proud to present John Gignac of the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation with a donation of $1,470.
This donation was possible by our generous residents who participated in our Fundraiser Dunk Tank at our Annual Open House.
The Hawkins-Gignac Foundation focuses their efforts on educating communities across Ontario on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide.
Thank you to our residents for their generosity!

#HawkinsGignacFoundation
#CarbonMonoxideAwareness
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[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

CONGRATULATIONS to Captain Paul Horton on his retirement.
Captain Horton has served his community with passion, kindness, and empathy from November 17, 1997 to his official retirement date of December 31, 2025.

In addition to the community benefiting from his contributions, so have we.
Captain Horton has worked tirelessly for us on our Union Executive. Whenever our members needed support, guidance, or comfort- we knew we could call Paul.
He has impacted many lives in so many ways, we are all so grateful to have worked with him.
Carrying on his legacy after he retires, is his son, (soon to be appointed an Acting Captain) Robert Horton here at CYFS.

Thank you to Paul and the Horton family for sharing him with us for so long.
We wish him all the fun and relaxation that retirement can bring!

[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

Heat alarms in garages could become mandated – CTVNews https://t.co/e4YG3VuDrO

[Ryan Schell @rschell4075]

Heat alarms in garages could become mandated – CTVNews https://t.co/q7BKRAeCX2

[Ryan Schell @rschell4075]

RT @CentralYorkFire: Fire Services across Ontario have been working with home builders for voluntary installation of heat alarms in homes.…

[Ryan Schell @rschell4075]

RT @CentralYorkFire: An impactful member of the community taken too soon.
Michelle Ouellette shares her father’s story.
🚨“It’s a simple thi…

[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

🚨Check out this video providing a peek into the lives of the Agnoletto family who have experienced the life saving benefit of a HEAT ALARM.🚨

Without the added protection of this specialized device, their experience would have been much different.
This small investment made a huge impact.

Tune into CTV News tonight at 6pm to learn more about these devices from our Chief Fire
Prevention Officer (Ryan Schell), Ottawa Assistant Division Chief of Fire Investigations (Jimmy D. Fata), and Fire Chief of Russell Township (Brian McBain).

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[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

🎁 Trying to find the perfect gift for the person who has everything?
Gift your loved ones peace of mind with a HEAT ALARM this year.
🎁
Pick something practical, like the gift of a safe escape in the event of a fire.

🚨The frequency of fires that start in the garage is rising.🚨

For added protection, install a heat alarm in your garage, and/or gift them to loved ones.

These alarms are best suited for areas where dust or fumes are commonly present,  like your garage or attic space.

Visit your local hardware store and ask customer service whether these are in stock or require a special-order.

Learn more about these life-saving devices here:
https://t.co/b6gvwXWT2B

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@TownofNewmarket
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[Ryan Schell @rschell4075]

The York Region Fire Prevention Officers Association, Chapter 3 of the OMFPOA, held thier annual general meeting today to learn about
1) Lithion-Ion batteries - Said Ismail
2) OFMEM Public Education & Resources - Allison Bullock & Kristen Polito
Thank-you for the presentations.

[CYFS @CentralYorkFire]

🔥 Check out our 2025 OPEN HOUSE RECAP VIDEO 🔥

Did you miss it this year? Don't worry, we host this event annually every September.
Follow our socials to stay up to date on events we host and partnerships.

We have as much fun as you do, excited to see you at the next one!

More content recapping our OPEN HOUSE coming soon. Thank you to Don Wright of #RunningRabbitProductions for this amazing video!

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Special thank you to the many volunteers from:
@SenecaFire72
@SenecaPoly