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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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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object 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
James, Norman
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
Spremo, Boris
11/22/1989
Toronto : fire alarm telegraph signal boxes &c &c.
Toronto : fire alarm telegraph signal boxes &c &c.
Charles Roddy, Corporation Printe
1902
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
Slaughter, Mike
9/15/1992
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
Darrell, Dick
12/13/1985
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
Cannon, Jim
7/2/1972
Alarm Box, Fated to go?
Alarm Box, Fated to go?
Lennon, Frank
n.d.
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
Goode, Jeff
10/15/1972
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(...)
Toronto Star (Firm)
10/11/1940
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
Bezant, Graham
12/5/1974
of spectors at demonstrations at the Toronto Fire Academy on Eastern Ave
of spectors at demonstrations at the Toronto Fire Academy on Eastern Ave
Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
10/14/1978
Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Fire Department - Historic
Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Fire Department - Historic
Toronto Star (Firm)
9/1/1940