Department Info

Question 1

Chiefs/Key People

Answer 1

Mayor: Jon Tory
Chief: Mathew Pegg
Acting Chief/Dep Ops: Jim Jessop
Dep Training/Technical Ops: Jim Kay
Dep Community Risk Reduction: Larry Cocco
Dep Admin: Debbie Higgins
Dep Comms, Tech, Performance: Tony Bavota

Question 2

Population/Growth

Answer 2

2.9 Million
Approx 45,000 per year
6 Former Cities

Question 3

Ranks

Answer 3

Chief
Deputy Chief
Division Commander
Platoon Chief
District Chief
Captain
Acting Captain
Senior FF
FF
Probie

Question 4

Stations and Apparatus

Answer 4

82 Stations

• 54 Pumps
• 28 Rescue Pumps
• 29 Aerials
• 5 Squads
• 2 Haz
• 2 High Rise
• 4 Air/Light
• 2 Command
• 15 DC’s

Question 5

Credo

Answer 5

Courage to move forward, Compassion in everything we do, Service without boundaries

Question 6

Mission

Answer 6

Dedicated to protecting life, property and the environment through education, prevention and emergency response

Question 7

Vision

Answer 7

To be a proactive leader in the value added delivery of fire prevention, protection and emergency services to meet the current and evolving diverse needs of our communities

Question 8

Values

Answer 8

Integrity, Professional Development, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

Question 9

Budget

Answer 9

Operating: $495,928,600
Capital: $6,104,000

Question 10

Public Perception

Answer 10

Viewed favourably
Prompt response time is the main reason for satisfaction
Dependability and Trustworthiness is the main reason for confidence
Accessibility to service

Question 11

Staff Perception

Answer 11

Wants to do more than expected of them in their job
Passionate about job
Proud to work for TFS
Feeling of accomplishment
Treated with respect

Question 12

Ops Department

Answer 12

Emergency response crews are deployed from 83 fire stations across the city on a 24/7, 365 days per year basis. Operations crews respond to emergencies that include fires, rescues, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, road accidents, and other disasters and emergencies. Technical operations include technical rope rescue, ice/water rescue, auto extrication, confined space rescue, heavy urban search and rescue operations and trench rescue.

Question 13

Disaster Response and Event Support

Answer 13

TFS provides specialized support and response to emergencies involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) hazards and those with mass victims or where Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) is needed, both within the City and as requested by the provincial and/or federal governments. TFS also provides support for a variety of large-scale events, including the Canadian National Exhibition and coordinates specialized responses to events within the city.

Question 14

Future Budget/Additions

Answer 14

New Downsview Station/Crew in 2022
New Woodbine Station/Crew beyond 2031
New Fireboat
New Christie Station
New Lower Don Lands Station
New Towers
Active Shooter TF

Question 15

Staff Numbers

Answer 15

2,714 Operations
235 Public Education and Prevention
42 Training, Planning and Technical Operations
102 Communications, Technology and Organizational Performance
62 Admin, Recruitment, Policy and PIO
21 OEM
7 Chiefs and Senior Management

Question 16

Responses (2019)

Answer 16

Average 365 daily incidents with 836 trucks (2019)
53% Medical, 26.3% Fire (2019)
Majority of fires are Residential
EFRF

Question 17

Fire Stats

Answer 17

Preventable Fire Fatalities: 8-15 (2015-19)
Majority of fires Accidental
Leading residential ignition sources: cooking, smoking, electrical

Question 18

Challenges

Answer 18

Vertical Growth: HR fires require 2.5 times more personnel
Densification and Congestion
Diversity and Inclusion
Fiscal Sustainability and Budget Challenges
Importance of Fire Prevention and Public Education
Succession Planning
Budget
Short-staffed (10% trucks OOS, up to 25%)
Meeting EFF
Health and Wellness
Increase in deadly fires

Question 19

Strategic Direction

Answer 19

Keeping our communities safe
Empowering our people
Strengthening our partnerships
Improving our performance

Question 20

2019 Transformation Plan

Answer 20

Improve service delivery
Make organizational improvements
Build an inclusive and diverse workforce
Enhance training and leadership development
Prioritize employee wellness
Commit to continuous improvement

Question 21

Future Growth

Answer 21

500,000 more in core by 2030
Ontario Line, New LRT
Housing questions?
Skyscraper development
Economic downturn?
COVID recovery
Fastest growing city in North America

Question 22

General Responsibilities

Answer 22

Understand and follow Chain of Command
Comply with uniform SOG, well-groomed
Psychologically and physically prepared to respond to emergencies of any kind
Work at heights or in a confined space as required.
Wears supplied safety equipment and uniforms
Must be accepting of others differences and able to live and work with other firefighters in close quarters throughout shifts, where firefighters depend and trust each other to perform their duties successfully whether it be sharing routine tasks at the fire station, or providing services at an emergency scene
Performs all work duties and activities in a safe and effective manner in accordance with City and TFS policies and procedures

Question 23

Additional Duties

Answer 23

Continually maintain a high standard of professionalism, integrity, reliability and credibility, which are fundamental requirements for this position.
Function as an integral member of the City of Toronto workforce to support corporate vision and mission statements.
Function as an integral member of the Toronto Fire Service workforce to deliver and support Division specific vision and mission statements.
Function as an integral member of the Toronto Fire Service emergency response team to deliver and support Division specific goals of emergency response and preparedness.

Question 24

Non–Emergency Duties

Answer 24

Cleans, inspects and maintains equipment and apparatus on a daily basis.
Conducts full maintenance/safety check of vehicles and equipment.
Performs routine preventative maintenance tasks to equipment and apparatus.
Keeps fire station, equipment, quarters and grounds clean and orderly on a daily basis.
Completes all required training and retraining as assigned within the prescribed time periods indicated.
Participates in preplanning to familiarize themselves with immediate response area and new or unusual buildings in the station’s district, and with streets and roads under construction.
Educates the public about fire prevention and fire safety practices.
Participates in Pre-Incident Fire Planning.
Conducts fire safety inspections.

Question 25

Emergency Duties

Answer 25

Immediately responds in a timely fashion and deals with fire, medical, rescue and other emergency and non-emergency related calls as required.
Performs all emergency scene duties assigned such as but not limited to, firefighting, forcible entry, search and rescue, carrying hoses, climbing ladders, hooking hoses up to hydrants, breaking through walls and ceilings, protecting those in danger due to a fire, overhaul, technical rescues, emergency medical treatment and CPR hazardous materials scene support, property conservation, environmental conservation, and secures emergency scene for the safety of the public and other Firefighters.
Drives/operates any apparatus/vehicles in accordance with policy and Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
Operates all equipment utilized by TFS such as pumps, hoses, manual ladders, mechanical ladder, generators, automobile extrication equipment, etc.
Conducts inspections and helps ensure an emergency scene is in compliance with fire/life safety guidelines, prior to leaving the scene.
After returning from emergency scene cleans, inspects, and accounts for all equipment used and returns all equipment used to a state of readiness.
A team player who works effectively with their crew and with other first responders, such as police and paramedics, maintaining a high standard of professionalism.