Bronze Firefighter statue at the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Ottawa.

Toronto Fire Services Fire Chief, TPFFA President Mike Smith and TFS colleagues in uniform at the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Ottawa.

Memorial wall with names of fallen Firefighters from across Canada at the memorial in Ottawa.

Honour Guard members from Fire Services across Canada including Toronto Fire Honour Guard members.

Standing alongside the families and colleagues of our fallen at the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial was deeply moving. Thank you @CanFirefighters for honouring their memory and service. The dedication and sacrifice of our @torontofire.bsky.social members will never be forgotten.

Fire Chief Jim Jessop posing with a Platoon Chief at his graduation from the Toronto Fire Academy.

May 21st will always hold meaning for me. It marks the day I graduated from the Toronto Fire Academy. Beside me, Platoon Chief Sinclair, now gone but never forgotten. The years have brought change, but the mission remains: serve and protect the great city of #Toronto.

Toronto Fire Services Fire Chief visiting the Peer Support Team at training.

Great to visit with our new Peer Support Team members. They’ll be joining our PST team to help strengthen the wellness supports we provide across @torontofire.bsky.social. Proud of these volunteers and their commitment to taking care of
their fellow Firefighters. #Toronto

Toronto Fire Services crews responding to an incident. Crews and trucks in the middle of the road.

Over the past 48 hours @torontofire.bsky.social teams have responded to multiple challenging incidents. I want to thank our staff for their courage and resilience. The risks of this job are real, as the past two days have reminded us, and yet they show up without hesitation. #Toronto

Four photos from the unveiling of Toronto Fire Services unveiling of the two new electric pumper trucks. Photo of the podium and the Fire Chief delivering remarks, the Mayor in the fire trucks, dignitaries in front of the truck, and the truck electrical system.

Proud to unveil the newest additions to @torontofire.bsky.social fleet—the first two electric pumper trucks. This marks a significant investment in protecting both the citizens of #Toronto and the environment. Thank you to Mayor Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto for making this possible.

Toronto Fire Services Fire Chief standing alongside Staff Psychologist who is holding a bag of commit-mints.

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re all in on our commit-mint to mental health! Huge thanks to our Staff Psychologist for supporting @torontofire.bsky.social. His work has transformed our wellness portfolio and helped break down barriers around mental health. #UnmaskingMentalHealth

Toronto Fire Services Fire Chief Jim Jessop visiting with retired Toronto Fire Department Captain.

Photo of retired Toronto Fire Department Captain, a fire department statue, and a banner from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.

I spent some of #InternationalFirefightersDay with Captain George McCauley of Toronto Fire Department. Our families are connected through service. Born in 1929, he’s an accomplished rower who competed at the ‘52 Helsinki Olympics. Thank you for representing #Toronto and #Canada, Captain McCauley!

Today, on #InternationalFirefightersDay, we honour the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of firefighters here in Toronto and around the world. To every member of this proud profession — thank you for your unwavering service and courage in the face of danger. #Toronto

🚨 A quick reminder that could save lives: Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms today.

✅ Test monthly
✅ Replace batteries yearly
✅ Replace the unit every 10 years (smoke) / 5-7 years (CO)

Stay safe. toronto.ca/firesafety #Toronto #safety

Two uniformed Toronto Fire Services officers in white dress shirts standing in front of a wood-paneled wall with a large brass gong. One officer on the right reads from a small card while the other stands beside him, hands behind his back.

Two Toronto Fire Services officers in white dress shirts and black ties shake hands in front of a wood-paneled wall. The officer on the right, holding a small medal case, smiles broadly as the officer on the left accepts a congratulatory handshake.

Congratulations to Interim Deputy Fire Chief Steve Darling for earning his Ontario Fire Services Long Service Medal clasp, signifying 35 years of incredible service. Thank you Steve for everything you do! #Toronto

Let the Battle of Ontario begin! Excited for the NHL playoffs, and the Ottawa Senators visiting us in #LeafsNation. Go Toronto Maple Leafs, Go! #LeafsForever  💙

Wishing a safe and joyful #Easter to those who celebrate. To our dedicated @torontofire.bsky.social staff working this weekend - thank you for spending time away from your families to keep our city safe. #Toronto

Toronto Police, Fire, and Paramedic award recipients.

Yesterday, alongside Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and emergency services colleagues we celebrated @torontofire.bsky.social, Toronto Police and Paramedics Telecommunications professionals. Congratulations to all award winners! Your calm voices and dedication make a profound difference every day. #NPSTW

Vehicle collision with firefighters working on a patient extrication.

Yesterday @torontofire.bsky.social responded to a vehicle collision on Lakeshore Blvd W. Crews put a vehicle fire out, then extracted a trapped occupant. Patient has been turned over to Toronto Paramedics while Toronto Police assist. Thank you to all responders involved for their extraordinary work.

Toronto Fire Chief with Toronto Chief of Police and OPP Commissioner.

It’s a privilege for me to serve as an Honourary Aide-de-Camp for her Honour the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at today’s Throne Speech with Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and OPP Commissioner Carrique and Canadian Forces @canadianforces.bsky.social colleagues #Toronto #Ontario

It’s an honour to serve as the new Fire Chief & General Manager of @torontofire.bsky.social. I'm proud to lead this incredible team of professionals dedicated to protecting our city, every hour of every day. Together, we'll continue to serve a safer, stronger #Toronto.