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TFS Pipes and Drums

The Toronto Fire Services Pipes and Drums was established in 1998. The band was conceived by firefighter Andrew Cunningham as a traditional means of representing our department. The band comprises mostly of Toronto firefighters from all divisions who proudly wear the Toronto Fire Services Tartan.

Toronto Fire Services Pipes and Drums

We attend department funerals, recruit graduations, promotional presentations, award and merit ceremonies and any other fire fighting related function. We also participate in parades and community events within and outside of our community.

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Tartan
Toronto Fire Services TartanToronto Fire Services Pipes and Drums proudly wear the Toronto Fire Services Tartan. This tartan is made by Lochcarron of Scotland specifically for the Toronto Fire Services and is officially registered as Toronto Fire Services Tartan, registration #003044 in the International Tartan Index with the Scottish Tartans Authority in Scotland.

Tartan History*
In October 1999, the band pursued acquiring its own unique tartan. This was accomplished in less than six weeks. Designed by Mr. Antony Cunningham of Toronto, and facilitated by Margaret Struth and Carol Graham at Burnett's & Struth, and with advice from Senior Staff and band members, the tartan combines various colours with a unique symbolism specific to Toronto Fire Services.

  • Red suggests fire
  • Blue suggests both Fire Fighters and water
  • White represents senior officers, and the light which finds its way through the smoke
  • Gold represents Staff Officers and ties in with the gold of TFS shoulder flash
  • Black found between the white and flanking the gold represents our fallen comrades.

* "A History of the Toronto Fire Services 1874-2002" available from the TFS Gift Shop.

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Interested in joining, want us to perform at your event, or have a general inquiry?

Toronto Fire Pipes and Drums
Email: torontofire_pipesanddrums@hotmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

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