
Debbie Higgins
@debbiejhiggins
Deputy Fire Chief at the City of Guelph, retired Deputy Fire Chief in Toronto. Member of the Board of Directors for the Fire Service Women Ontario and WPFG
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18-12-2012 03:35:42
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Best news I have seen in a while! Congratulations Louise Hine-Schmidt on your promotion to Deputy Chief with Ottawa Fire Services! So well deserved ππ Fire Service Women #womenleaders

Heads up to all who may wish to apply for an operational firefighter position in Torontoβ¦ we are just a few weeks away from our next recruitment posting! OFAI certificates need to be valid at time of application, so book your tests now if needed, and good luck! π Toronto Fire Services π¨π¦

Always an honour to attend the annual Toronto Fire Services π¨π¦ Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service. Today we added 21 names to the wall as we have been unable to celebrate together since 2019. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of all 319 of our fallen. πΉ


Itβs graduation day Toronto Fire Services π¨π¦! First of two groups graduating this morning. Welcome to these 46 probationary firefighters who will start their new assignments next week! Welcome to the family - may you all have long, happy and safe careers! π #morethanfire


Graduation #2 of 2 Toronto Fire Services π¨π¦ today! Welcome to another 47 probationary firefighters and 8 Communications staff following their graduation this afternoon. Wishing you long, happy and safe careers. Welcome to the family! π #morethanfire #graduationday


Mayor John Tory, DCM Paul Johnson, James Reed James Reed and @ChiefPeggTFS address the newest probationary firefighters and communicators at todayβs 2 graduation ceremonies. Congratulations to all! ππ Toronto Fire Services π¨π¦



A fun afternoon celebrating the very successful career of @TFSDeputyChief Tony Bavota! He has done so much for TFS on so many levels, particularly related to firefighter mental health. A true gentleman who will be missed by all Toronto Fire Services π¨π¦. Enjoy retirement! π₯


Official opening of Toronto Fire Services π¨π¦ Station 144 at Downsview Park this morning with John Tory, Councillor James Pasternak, and @ChiefPeggTFS. This is our 84th operational fire hall and is already improving service delivery in the area. Congratulations to everyone involved in the process!



Devastating news coming from Toronto Police and Toronto Police Association. Your emergency services family stands with you today and always. We will hold you in our hearts and minds. Condolences to the fallen officerβs family and friends. ππ



Have you registered for this yearβs Fire Service Women symposium yet? Check out the schedule in the attached tweet - then hit the βregisterβ link. See you there!

Registration for this yearβs Fire Service Women symposium is well underway, and sessions are filling up. Weβll be in Belleville this year with monique belair and Belleville Fire and Emergency Services - looking forward to it, and hope to see you there! π

Itβs City of Toronto π¨π¦ Public Service Week! A great opportunity to visit some of my awesome staff in the field, handing out service awards and bringing donuts! Thanks to all Toronto Fire Services π¨π¦ staff for everything you do, every single day!





Really? Bill Blair Iβm extremely disappointed in your agencies lack of social awareness. There are all genders working across public safety. Youβre doing a great job of encouraging equity! CAFC/ACCP FCABC Public Safety Canada Fire Service Women FSWBC