We are deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of our friend, retired brother Tom Benedictson earlier this evening.
Our deepest & sincerest condolences go out to Tom’s family. He will be missed.

Next week is EMS week across Canada, and this year our theme is “Winnipeg’s Paramedic Team: Always There When Needed.”
Please read below for the week’s event details:

Last night at #1 station, after 41 years of dedicated service, Brother Doug Martin Reg# 979 celebrated his retirement with his platoon. Congratulations, and we wish you all the best on 5 platoon.

At tonight’s Muscular Dystrophy Canada Banquet: Edmonton and Winnipeg firefighters together present a check for over $220,000 raised during Roof top campouts earlier this year.

Across Canada, Firefighters raised over 2.6 Million dollars during Roof Top Campouts for Muscular Dystrophy.

Pictured below are Alex Forrest, Rob Labossiere, Chad Swayze, Al Bartley, Paul McGonigal and Courtney Paulson

A big crowd of family and friends were out this evening to celebrate retiring Brother Chris Carey at the King’s Head pub.
Brother Carey now transfers to 5 platoon after serving nearly 39 years in the Winnipeg Fire Department.
We wish him all the best with his new chapter in life.