Chief Deryn Rizzi
@derynrizzi
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Fire Chief of @MississaugaFES & Director of Emergency Management. Board of Director @MackenzieHealth , past Chair of @IAFC HRC, past VP of @ONFireChiefs .
Mississauga, Ontario
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Proud to lead the men & women of VFRS; a dedicated & professional team who are committed to the fire & life safety of those who work, live & play in the City of Vaughan. Our philosophy of operations is providing citizens with what they need, when they need it…always.
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Fire engines have about 5 minutes of water on-board. That's 5 minutes to locate your hydrant in a snowdrift, dig it out, and hook up supply hoses before the truck runs out of water. This is all happening while your house is burning down. Help US help YOU by clearing your hydrant.
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Incredibly high heat conditions at the structure fire on Starfield Cres - melting visors on FF helmets. An aggressive firefight. 6 children transported to hospital incl. neonate. Amazing bravery of an 18 yr old who climbed up on the roof to help two children escape from 2nd floor
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On behalf of Mississauga Fire, I extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the family, friends and all those impacted by the tragic fatal fire on Clark Blvd. Our thoughts are also with the firefighters, paramedics and police on scene and our JFCC communication operators.
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Fire engines have about 5 minutes of water on-board. That's 5 minutes to locate your hydrant in a snowdrift, dig it out, and hook up supply hoses before the truck runs out of water. This is all happening while your house is burning down. Help US help YOU by clearing your hydrant.
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I am honoured for the opportunity to serve the
@MississaugaFES
&
@IAFF1212
; and will proudly join their efforts to ensure fire and life safety of the City of Mississauga.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing fire service Mommas out there! 💕🌸
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You know it’ll be a great week when you start with a little spring in your step! 🕺 👨🚒 Check out this twist on SCBA drills, combining co-ordination and a bit of fun.
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On November 11th, we pause to honour and remember all those brave men and women who gave so much that we may enjoy the freedoms we have today.
Thank you to all who continue to serve our country and to their families who stand with them.
#CanadaRemembers
🇨🇦
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing fire service Mommas out there! 🌸💕🌼
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We’re excited to introduce the newest addition to our fleet, a 100 ft platform; featuring independent front suspension & capable of flowing 8,000L/min from the tower. This truck will be an asset for community safety in our Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and surrounding communities.
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8 years ago today, a powerful explosion at a warehouse came without warning injuring a group of Mississauga firefighters who had attempted to enter and were trapped due to a collapsed wall. Our thoughts are with the firefighters who responded & to those who continue to recover.
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3 years ago I met Emily when I taught a course at York University. She was a firecracker 🧨 and I encouraged her to attend our firefighter camp. Emily was hooked and her career path altered. I am pleased to share she has been accepted as the newest Firemedic in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
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It’s hard to say which one is cooler 😎… Adam Sandler or our Bickle fire truck 🚒
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Thrilled to bring my girls to firefighting camp; to expose them to a team I am proud of and a profession I am passionate about. Pride & honour.
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We stay at work for you.
You stay at home for us.
Together we will flatten the curve.
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Captain Ogg has made a recommendation for the Fire Chief’s Commendation Award, which I fully support. These three will be acknowledged and recognized for their quick action and bravery, risking their own personal safety for another.
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Interior conditions became untenable - requiring firefighters to transition from an offensive to a defensive strategy using 4 aerial devices and a deck gun. A great effort by our Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services team.
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“Never grow a WISHBONE, daughter, where your BACKBONE ought to be.”
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
#InternationalWomensDay2022
Proud to be a mother, sister, daughter, aunt & friend.
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Only weeks ago I walked in and out of the hospital with my heart aching and profound sadness as I said my final goodbyes.
Please leave our hospitals alone. They are not a place for protesting.
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This week our dad passed away and my heart broke. He provided us with support and love which gave us a healthy sense of who we are and the confidence to develop our interests. Our dad made a world of difference in our lives and we will truly miss him.
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I remember dressing my little girls for Christmas Eve dinner and then driving to night shift. Our platoon worked every major holiday for five years straight. It was an incredible stress on a young family & I recognize the sacrifice all firefighters make over the holiday season.
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Incredible trench rescue by
@MississaugaFES
&
@oakvillefire
. Seamless interoperability with
@HaltonMedics207
&
@Ornge
to stabilize patient. Response was organized and methodical with redundancy built in for the patient’s safety. Ongoing decisions based on the patient’s condition.
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Incredible to have Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Mississauga’s
@IAFF1212
and local firefighters at our Garry Morden training facility.
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Twenty years ago, the world lost a bright light. To my sister, Rhianon, although your story was not finished, yours was a life that touched others; and our memories will last a lifetime.
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“Never grow a WISHBONE, daughter, where your BACKBONE ought to be.”
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
#InternationalWomensDay2019
Proud to be a mother, sister, daughter, aunt & friend.
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An incredible team effort with a positive outcome we all hoped/prayed for. Great work by our firefighters. Thanks to our allied agencies; Peel Regional Police, Peel Paramedics and our City of Mississauga Works department - who all attended the scene.
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Good luck to Firefighter Lancaster and the Canadian Indoor Field Hockey Team who are in Pennsylvania competing at the 2022 World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Firefighter Lancaster has been training with the squad and preparing for this tournament for many years. Go team Canada 🇨🇦!!
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Ashara Mubaraka or the ‘Blessed Ten’ is a period of ten days at the start of the Islamic new year. For the
@Dawoodi_Bohras
community, Ashara Mubaraka is akin to a spiritual, educational and material journey of growth and development.
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As a Chief Officer I have seen firefighters demonstrate acts of kindness, altruism and heroism. But the pride I have in our
@MississaugaFES
/
@IAFF1212
team joining the immunization efforts to support the collective public health outcome of community vaccination is unmatched.
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Canada Post has unveiled a new stamp that honours the country's firefighters for saving lives, protecting property & the environment with their skills and courage. The stamp is 4 of 5 released to reflect Canada’s gratitude for all emergency responders.
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“Never grow a WISHBONE, daughter, where your BACKBONE ought to be.”
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
#IWD2021
Proud to be a mother, sister, daughter, aunt & friend.
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I’d like to be able to say that now that I’m 45, I have it all figured out. But I don’t. I still have dreams I want to achieve, goals on my list, and complicated questions about life decisions. I’m grateful for the path my life has taken and what I have learned along the way.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the frontline responders in Australia who are bravely battling the ongoing fires and keeping communities and residents safe.
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Ummmm... thank you, I think?!?! Came back to my office to find our recruits have been up to some shenanigans. It’s a sure sign that they are ready for the trucks. Their last day in the training division is Friday. 😅 Good luck Captains, soon they are all yours!
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After 32 years serving our City, I say goodbye to “Soupy,” - a friend and colleague. I fondly remember working on the trucks side by side for years; as well as our car-pool 🚘 escapades. To the reigning champion of “stump the chump” trivia - you will be missed. Happy retirement!
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When things go sideways on the fire-ground, nobody cares about obscure facts from text books. Revert back to your practical training. Don’t train until you get it right; train until you can’t get it wrong.
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Starting next week
@MississaugaFES
will continue to serve our community, but in a new way – getting vaccines in arms. Very proud of all the
@IAFF1212
Firefighters who are working side by side with
@THP_hospital
to make a difference in the fight against COVID-19.
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“The key to mentorship isn’t creating another in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”
Chief, your mentorship has shaped my career path through the ranks. Thank you for guiding, inspiring and believing in me. Happy retirement 🏌️!
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Incredible rescue by Captain Skare and the crew from FS 110 in what became untenable fire conditions within the structure (video taken prior to a person being rescued). Firefighters used aggressive fire tactics to knock down the fire and prevented fire extension to exposures.
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A big thank-you to all our firefighters who are away from their families working, so they can keep our community safe, responding to those in their time of need over the holiday season. Your dedication to public service through yet another wave of COVID, is very much appreciated.
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We are proud to announce the opening of a new fire station. Located at 835 Nashville Road, Fire Station 7-4 is Vaughan’s 10th station, and it brings vital emergency services closer to home for the Kleinburg community.
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We are thrilled to announce that Steve Kraft will be joining Mississauga Fire as a Platoon Chief.
He has over 32 years of experience in the fire service, 10 years as Fire Chief with Richmond Hill. We look forward to him joining the team!
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Today, we honour all firefighters across Canada for their sacrifice, dedication, and bravery - particularly those who have fallen. Let us take a moment to remember those who lost their lives while protecting our communities.
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Every day I go to work in a profession I love, alongside some truly INCREDIBLE people, who make an OUTSTANDING team.
It is the team that inspires ME each and every day, to be better.
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
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Honoured to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 & featured in the December issue of
@FinancialPost
magazine.
How it started ⏩ How its going
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“When you invest in girls and women, they rise and they lift their families, their communities, their economies and countries along with them.” ~ Bono, U2
#MissUniverseCanada2018
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Trench rescue is a low-frequency but high hazard incident, and
@MississaugaFES
/
@oakvillefire
conducted a phenomenal rescue in the town of Oakville, demonstrating sophisticated skills and top-notch teamwork. Advanced patient care conducted by
@Ornge
&
@HaltonMedics207
.
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Honoured to be appointed Chair of the Human Relations Committee for the International Association of Fire Chiefs (
@IAFC
). I look forward to working with the committee & our membership in advancing initiatives & efforts internationally to positively impact the fire service.
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Happy Father's Day! A special thanks to those dad's working today to protect our communities.
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Mississauga Fire is saddened by the loss of former Mayor Hazel McCallion. Hazel's outstanding legacy of inspiration, public service and exceptional leadership will always be remembered. May we reflect on the many fond memories that we have as we honour her remarkable life.
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Every single one of us carries within us certain skills, qualities and attributes that contributes to the team.
It doesn’t matter how you identify.
What matters is you answer the call.
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May the memories of this weekend be a reminder of all the great things in life; including family and good health.
From my family to yours - wishing those who celebrate, a very
#HappyEaster
🐣 🌸 🐰
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Interoperability training continues today with Mississauga Fire and Toronto Pearson Fire and Emergency Services. These joint initiatives ensure our teams work seamlessly together during large emergency incidents.
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“Never grow a WISHBONE, daughter, where your BACKBONE ought to be.”
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
#InternationalWomenDay2020
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“Leadership is about unlocking people’s potential to become better.”
The training division is people-driven. They encourage an engaged workforce.
They have a burning passion that leads to higher performance and fuels the success of others.
Congrats- a great recruit class.
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Today we host the Common Officer Promotional Exam. Over 200 potential company officers will begin a highly competitive promotional routine to compete for the rank of Captain, and become the next generation of leadership in our department.
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I am looking for firefighters from volunteer, composite and career fire services in the Province of Ontario to participate in a PhD research project conducted by myself, the principal researcher. Please DM if you are interested in participating.
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Ontario Firefighter Memorial: We honour the firefighters who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, serving their communities. They leave behind a legacy of courage & strength. We’re forever indebted to their service. To those who serve, we honour your commitment. (📸 2018)
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VFRS firefighters have responded to Greenbrooke Drive for a structure fire. Callers are reporting heavy black smoke and flames. Firefighters have commenced an aggressive fire attack. Two tankers, one platform, four engines, one rescue, and four Chief Officers are on location.
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We are proud to announce the appointment of our newest assistant Deputy Fire Chief Mike Doyle. We are thrilled that he is joining our senior command team with his extraordinary expertise, leadership and experience in the fire service.
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NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK: We honor our
@MississaugaFES
911 communication operators. The work of these “unseen first responders” is invaluable in emergency situations - THANK YOU for your exceptional work, professionalism & important contribution to the team.
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There are many reasons to love Canada 🇨🇦; freedom & opportunity, our health & education system, safe communities, friendly & welcoming people, and unmatched natural landscape from the east coast to the west coast.🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day weekend!
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Today Mississauga firefighters proudly join our paramedic and health care colleagues with immunization efforts to support the collective public health outcome of community vaccination.
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Is there anything she can’t handle?
She’s been broken. She’s been knocked down. She’s been defeated. She’s felt pain. She looks fear in the face, but yet, she never runs. She never hides. And she ALWAYS finds a way to get back up. She’s unbreakable. She’s a warrior.
She is you.
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You hold your child for a short while, and their hearts forever. Happy Mother's Day to emergency responders and members of our community.
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It’s okay to not be okay....
Some days are just harder than others.
Whether you take the time to listen to a loved one, or encourage a friend to ask for help, when it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts.
#BellLetsTalk
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Every day, first responders put their lives on the line to help keep our community safe. For
#FirstResponderDay
, give a shout-out below to a first responder so that we can all say thank-you to them, for the amazing work they do each and every day! 🚒 🚑 🚓
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Recognizing Our People Behind the 9-1-1 Call: This week (April 10-16, 2022) is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Through their dedicated work, the communications operators demonstrate firsthand the care and empathy they have for our community and our team.
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For those of you impacted by a PTSI, I will leave you with this quote: “Like a tree, you are resilient. With patience and support, your roots can be restored, and your branches will spread again.”
~PTSD/PTSI Summit Series~
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Today at the
@ahmadiyyacanada
Mosque, we honour those who have defended our democratic freedoms and our way of life.
We honour those whose memories we cherish, and those we have never known.
We honour the past, and we put our faith in the future.
#RemembranceDay
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ROW THE NORTH - Mississauga Fire is proud to kick-off the 2023 World Rowing Indoor Championships.
For the 1st time ever, Canada is hosting 3,000 athletes at the World Rowing Indoor Championships in Mississauga on Feb 25 & 26th. Good luck to all competitors!
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I met Training Officer Taylor on a course in Mississauga over 10 years ago. It is fitting that he is the first retiree I get to offer my best wishes to as Fire Chief of MFES.
After 31 years may your retirement be filled with new adventures, meaningful moments & much happiness!
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Proud to represent the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (elected VP) leading some of the bravest men & women this province has to offer.
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It’s okay to not be okay....
Some days are just harder than others.
Whether you take the time to listen to a loved one, or encourage a friend to ask for help, when it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts.
#BellLetsTalk
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At the end of this rainbow 🌈 isn’t a pot of gold.... it’s station 7-3. 🚒
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Another busy night for our firefighters, who are at a working structure fire which has impacted four townhouses on Montevideo Road. Multiple sectors are set up to ensure a strong, co-ordinated effort.
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Sunday is
#RunDay
. (14km 🏃♀️)
Couldn’t outrun the deer flies 🪰
Wellness Fitness Initiative (WFI)
Fit for DUTY.
Fit for FAMILY.
Fit for LIFE.
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When your passion
Is your purpose....
You are a firefighter.
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Learn more about Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services ice water rescue team - on tonight’s news. Thank you to
@CBCToronto
and
@CityNews
for joining us at Lakeshore Promenade highlighting our technical rescue skills.
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Each day I am proud to put on my uniform. But today held even more significance. As we mark 20 years since 9/11, we honoured and remembered the fallen. We demonstrated the pride in our profession. And we are reminded that we are stronger when we stand together.
#NeverForget
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“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌹
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Mississauga Fire congratulates our new graduates as we hosted a hybrid in-person / virtual ceremony. As they embark on their career as a firefighter we know they will serve our City with integrity and dedication. Welcome to our
@MississaugaFES
team.
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For all that you do; at work, at home and giving back to the community... Happy Father's Day! A special thanks to those dad's working on the frontlines today, ensuring other families are safe.
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It is a privilege to be appointed Director on the St. John Council for Ontario. St. John Ambulance is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. I look forward to assist in fulfilling the mission of enabling Canadians to improve their health, safety & quality of life.
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We are a product of those who taught us, who gave us an opportunity, who have given us chances, who’ve inspired us.
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“Never grow a WISHBONE, daughter, where your BACKBONE ought to be.”
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
#InternationalWomenDay2018
Proud to be a mother, sister, daughter, aunt & friend.
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Thank-you to Abbas from the Mississauga
@Bohras_Canada
for coming to visit our firefighters and sharing a special
#Iftar
meal.
#RamadanMubarak
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There is no ‘female’ approach to high-risk jobs, especially those in the military and public safety. The test of true competence is the end result.
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Show her you’ve got game WITHOUT setting the house on fire! Use flameless candles instead.
❤️Happy Valentine’s Day!❤️
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Congratulations to newly promoted Deputy Fire Chief Moffatt. He is a proven leader & has assisted with the planning & coordination of operations, emergency & support services. He provides strategic & technical expertise. He is the 1st VFRS senior command leader to hold all ranks.
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We were joined by members of our community to celebrate the official opening of our new fire station, located at 125 Eglinton Ave. You can count on the Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services when you need help, to be there for you when you need us most!
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Pleased to attend an Iftar fundraising dinner to support
@humanityfirst
Food Bank and the relief effort for Ukrainian refugees, at the Baitul Hamd Mosque, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at. Ramadan Mubarak.
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BACK TO SCHOOL means focusing on SAFETY! Every child should have a safe walk to school in their community. SLOW down, be AWARE & drive SAFELY. (📷 ~ 2018)
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We are joined by our community hero Adam Attalla to share some fire safety tips:
1) Make sure you know two ways out of every room - especially sleeping areas.
2) Get out of the house and then call 9-1-1.
3) Ensure you have a working smoke alarm on every floor of your home.
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Our firefighters are proud to work with communities and families with autistic loved ones. In honour of World Autism Awareness Month, we will continue doing our part in creating a safe, kind, and more inclusive world.
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
#LightItUpBlue
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John was a dedicated professional who had the respect of his team & embodied a passion for helping others. Throughout his career, John demonstrated a true love for serving our community & for keeping people safe. Our thoughts are with his crew & family during this difficult time.
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We stand with all of our LGBTQ+ friends, colleagues and family. We celebrate with solidarity and raise awareness on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
We strive to be a team where everyone is not only supported but included, accepted and valued.
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