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False, But fun alarm, It was only a demonstration, but hundreds of kids saw the North York Fire Department in action at its training facilities on Old(...)
False, But fun alarm, It was only a demonstration, but hundreds of kids saw the North York Fire Department in action at its training facilities on Old(...)

False, But fun alarm, It was only a demonstration, but hundreds of kids saw the North York Fire Department in action at its training facilities on Old(...)

Date7/24/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: False; But fun alarm; It was only a demonstration; but hundreds of kids saw the North York Fire Department in action at its training facilities on Old Eglinton Ave. E. last week. Above; two firefighters show-off chemical suits while; below; a high ladder is put through its routine.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0107014F
Too many false alarms from the boxes, Fire chief wants to retain them
Too many false alarms from the boxes, Fire chief wants to retain them
n.d.
First-hand look: An inquest jury, coroner and six lawyers watch a cherry picker demonstration at the fire department training centre yesterday
First-hand look: An inquest jury, coroner and six lawyers watch a cherry picker demonstration at the fire department training centre yesterday
11/22/1989
Just like the real thing, North York firefighters showed some city politicians and staff what they do for a living Monday at the fire department's training centre
Just like the real thing, North York firefighters showed some city politicians and staff what they do for a living Monday at the fire department's training centre
9/15/1992
Fire Captain Jack Wright (bottom, left) watches rescue training operation, some recruits do panic when confronted by fire at its hottest and deadliest, he says
Fire Captain Jack Wright (bottom, left) watches rescue training operation, some recruits do panic when confronted by fire at its hottest and deadliest, he says
6/29/1965
Toronto : fire alarm telegraph signal boxes &c &c.
Toronto : fire alarm telegraph signal boxes &c &c.
1902
The $45,000 fire rescue truck that North York has no one to operate, It would take 12 extra firemen with special training to make it effective
The $45,000 fire rescue truck that North York has no one to operate, It would take 12 extra firemen with special training to make it effective
n.d.
Fire chief Jim Cannon lets his 6-year-old son, Scott, try out the department's new $26,000 fire truck. Caledon East, Ontario
Fire chief Jim Cannon lets his 6-year-old son, Scott, try out the department's new $26,000 fire truck. Caledon East, Ontario
7/2/1972
Firemen's demonstration: Training and equipment aim to provide the best possible firefighting operation in Canada
Firemen's demonstration: Training and equipment aim to provide the best possible firefighting operation in Canada
12/13/1985
Fire Chief retires, Yorkville District Fire Chief Douglas Begley retired yesterday, just short of his 65th birthday, after 42 years with Toronto Fire Department, 10 of them at Yorkville
Fire Chief retires, Yorkville District Fire Chief Douglas Begley retired yesterday, just short of his 65th birthday, after 42 years with Toronto Fire Department, 10 of them at Yorkville
10/15/1972
After the run to a fire, Mike O'Leary, rear, and Tim Randall clean equipment from the aerial truck and replace oxygen cylinders. This year marks the Toronto Fire Department's 100th anniversary
After the run to a fire, Mike O'Leary, rear, and Tim Randall clean equipment from the aerial truck and replace oxygen cylinders. This year marks the Toronto Fire Department's 100th anniversary
12/5/1974
Baptism of fire was given new members of Toronto's fire department when they squelched a roaring ghost blaze in the Adelaide Street hall. Four rookies(...)
Baptism of fire was given new members of Toronto's fire department when they squelched a roaring ghost blaze in the Adelaide Street hall. Four rookies(...)
10/11/1940
Alarm Box, Fated to go?
Alarm Box, Fated to go?
n.d.