Today, Interim Toronto Fire Chief Larry Cocco welcomed 97 frontline first responders during a graduation ceremony for the newest group of Operations Firefighters.
Operations Firefighters mitigate fires and respond to thousands of medical emergencies, rescues, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies that occur across Toronto each day. The recruits graduated from an intensive, 18-week recruit training program with National Fire Protection Association and received their professional qualifications as Operations Firefighters, Fire Prevention Inspectors and Public Educators. The qualifications earned by the recruits allow Toronto Fire Services (TFS) to increase the number of Ontario Fire Code inspections conducted, resulting in enhanced fire protection service levels across the city.
TFS is the largest fire service in Canada and the City of Toronto’s only all-hazards emergency response organization. TFS provides Toronto residents, visitors and businesses with a suite of world-class fire protection services that include public education, fire prevention, Ontario Fire Code enforcement and all-hazards emergency response.
Toronto is the largest city in North America with a fire service that has Accredited Agency Status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
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“Today we honour the dedication, hard work and perseverance of our newest Operations Firefighter recruits. Their training has prepared them not only to face the challenges ahead, but to uphold our values of courage, compassion and service. On behalf of Toronto Fire Services, I am proud to welcome them into our ranks.”
– Larry Cocco, Interim Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services
Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit the City’s website or follow us on X, Instagram or Facebook.
Media contact: Toronto Fire Services, firemedia@toronto.ca
