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Official account of the Calgary Firefighters Association representing 1600+ firefighters. We're on the frontlines day & night keeping Calgarians safe. #yycfire

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Joined November 2010
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Calgary Firefighters
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Never Forget – Captain Robert D. Moore – August 11, 2013. Occupational Cancer .#NeverForget #yycfire
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Never Forget – Captain Bruce W. Seitz – August 11, 2010. Occupational Cancer .#NeverForget #yycfire
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@CGYFireFighters
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🚒 Yesterday your Calgary firefighters battled 2 working fires within minutes—rescuing an elderly occupant in Varsity & saving pets in Wrexford. Crews acted fast to contain both blazes. 🔥👏. 🚨 Test alarms monthly.🔥 Keep 1m from heat.🐾 Pets follow, you escape safe!. #YYC
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Calgary Firefighters
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On #NationalPeacekeepersDay, your Calgary firefighters honour those who served—abroad and at home. Sgt. Stu Shier, awarded the Commander’s Commendation for bravery in Afghanistan, now serves Calgary with the same courage and heart. We salute all who protect and serve.
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Calgary Firefighters
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Never Forget – Senior Firefighter Gordon L. Paul – August 7, 2007. Occupational Cancer .#NeverForget #yycfire
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Calgary Firefighters
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Never Forget – Fire Chief Wayne R. Morris – August 1, 2012. Occupational Cancer .#NeverForget #yycfire
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Calgary Firefighters
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Never Forget – District Chief Richard D. Befus – July 31, 2014. Occupational Cancer .#NeverForget #yycfire
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Calgary Firefighters
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Never Forget – Captain Garry D. Kendall – July 31, 2000. Occupational Cancer .#NeverForget #yycfire
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@CGYFireFighters
Calgary Firefighters
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🚗 August Long is here, Calgary!. In 2024, fatal crashes hit a 10-year high (CBC). MVCs rose 5.6%. It’s not always something we talk about, but it’s something we see far too often. Your Calgary firefighters are first on scene. Slow down. Stay alert. Get home safe.
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Calgary Firefighters
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#ThrowbackThursday.Before SCBAs (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), your Calgary firefighters were true “smoke eaters.” This shot from the 1959 Hudson’s Bay incinerator fire shows what the job looked like—gritty, dangerous, and done with heart.
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@CGYFireFighters
Calgary Firefighters
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🚨Firehall 3 in Inglewood has been delayed since 2009. Station 1 runs 14K+ calls/year, stretching coverage dangerously thin. Bureaucracy is burying essential fire services. The land is ready. The need is urgent. Let’s build now. 🔗 . #YYC #Firehall3
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@CGYFireFighters
Calgary Firefighters
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It’s not always the front door with a hose. VEIS—Vent, Enter, Isolate, Search is how your Calgary Firefighters take calculated risks to find trapped victims fast. 🎥 @calgary_fire_filmer.📺 Watch full video: #YourCalgaryFirefighters #VEIS #FireRescue
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@CGYFireFighters
Calgary Firefighters
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“Every shift is an apprenticeship.”.After 3 months of training, the freshest Calgary firefighters hit the floor for 18 months of real calls, real pressure, and real learning. This isn’t just a job, it’s a career with purpose. The fire doesn’t care how new you are. #YYCfire
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@CGYFireFighters
Calgary Firefighters
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🚨 Quick Response on Crowchild 🚨.Your Calgary firefighters worked fast to free a CPS officer trapped in a cruiser after a crash on Crowchild Trail. All involved had minor injuries. When you see lights—slow down, move over & give us room to work. 📸 Photo credit: Global News
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Calgary Firefighters
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Your Calgary Firefighters stand with our brothers & sisters across North America mourning Chiefs Morrison & Harwood, tragically killed in an ambush in Idaho. We honour their sacrifice and support Engineer Tysdal’s recovery. The firefighting family stands united.
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Never Forget – Captain Robert T. Derrheim – July 14, 2011. Occupational Cancer .#NeverForget #yycfire
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Never Forget – Senior Firefighter J. Morley James – July 13, 1992. Forest Lawn Hotel Fire .#NeverForget #yycfire
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Never Forget – Captain M. Wesley Carr – July 10, 2022 . Occupational Cancer .#NeverForget #yycfire
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Every night during #Stampede2025, your Calgary Firefighters are behind the scenes making sure the fireworks light up the sky safely. Proud to keep our community safe and the celebration going strong! #YYC #CalgaryFirefighters #CommunitySafety. (Photo: Cliff McCaig)
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Calgary Firefighters
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We’re on the front page of the Calgary Herald today, talking about what it takes to keep Calgarians safe. As Cllr. Jasmine Mian said, continued investment is essential, and more will be needed with the next council. #AreWeReady #yyccc #Calgary #PublicSafety
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