Whitby Firefighters

Thank you to the Town of Whitby for inviting members of Local 2036 to attend and speak at this year’s Staff Pride Fest!

Pride is about building communities where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be themselves, and events like this play an important role in making that possible.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside our community, celebrate inclusion, and support LGBTQIA+ members in our workplace and in our community.

Thank you to everyone who helped organize such a meaningful event!

We are so proud to be a part of it year after year!

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Today marks the beginning of Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

As your Whitby Firefighters, we are proud to support a community where everyone feels they belong, and we celebrate the diversity that makes Whitby stronger!

You make us proud to serve,
Happy Pride! 🚒
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Thank you for your incredible support yesterday, Whitby!

Your Whitby firefighters are back out again today to fill the boot!

📍 Location: Brock & Taunton – Smart Centre Plaza
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Swing by, say hi, and help make a difference! 🔥👢

Your Whitby firefighters are out filling the boot today and tomorrow!

📍 Location: Brock & Taunton – Smart Centre Plaza
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Come out, say hi, and help us raise money and awareness. Every donation makes a difference!

Congratulations to the four IAFF members taking part in the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.

Best of luck to Winnipeg President Nick Kasper, Alberta President Elliott Davis, Toronto Executive Officer Ryan Grech, and Whitby Professional Fire Fighters Association Vice President Josh Girard as they represent the fire service at this prestigious leadership program.

This is an incredible opportunity to engage with leaders from across Canada and continue advancing leadership within the fire service and our communities.

Professional firefighters continue to lead both on and off the job, and we are proud to see IAFF members represented at this level.

Congratulations to Brother Captain Ken “Kenny” VanStaveren on his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to the community of Whitby!

Ken began his career as a volunteer member, completing 6 years before transitioning to full-time service, where he dedicated an exceptional 29 years!

Those who have had the pleasure of working alongside Ken would describe a career defined by passion for the job, and that even after 35 years, that drive and commitment never dampened.

Ken has also been regarded as an incredibly hard worker throughout his career, consistently setting the standard through his dedication, reliability, and leadership, on and off the job.

Above all, Ken was deeply caring to both the members he worked with and to the community he served for so many years. His support and compassion left a lasting impact on those around him, on and off of the trucks.

We thank you for your service and leadership Brother, and wish you all the best in retirement!

⛳️ 4th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament ⛳️

Your Whitby Firefighters are teeing off once again in support of SickKids, helping fund world-class care for thousands of children and families when they need it most! 💙

Every swing, putt, and drive helps make a real difference in the lives of sick children and their families!

📅 Sept 15
🕤 9:30 AM shotgun start
📍 Deer Creek Golf Club, Ajax

🏌️‍♂️ 4-person scramble (all skill levels welcome!)

💸 Early bird: $200/person (ends Aug 1)
💸 Regular: $220/person

We’re also looking for sponsors & silent auction donations:

🥇 Gold Sponsor – $500 (tee box promo display + social media recognition)

🥈 Silver Sponsor – $250 (social media recognition)

🥉 Bronze Sponsor – silent auction donation (promo materials displayed with item)

Whether you’re here to birdie or bogey, we promise it’ll be a hole-in-fun ⛳️

Let’s all swing big for a great cause and rally our community behind SickKids 💙

It's that time of year again!

Join us May 29th & 30th for our annual Fill the Boot campaign in support of Muscular Dystrophy and other local charities!

You can find your Whitby Firefighters out in the parking lot at SmartCentres (Brock St & Taunton Rd, 4100 Baldwin Street South), collecting donations!

Funds raised support people and families living with Muscular Dystrophy, helping to fund research, care, and programs that make a real difference in their day-to-day lives.

Come by, say hi, and help us support a great cause!

We appreciate all the support from the community and hope to see you there!