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!
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⛳️ 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 💙
#sickkids
@sickkidsvs
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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!
#filltheboot #whitby
@md_canada
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Looking forward to welcoming everyone to the upcoming Junior Firefighter Camp!
Your Whitby Firefighters are excited to help out, inspire some learning, and have some fun 🚒🔥
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing Moms out there!
Today we recognize and celebrate all the incredible mothers who love, support, and sacrifice unconditionally every single day.
To all the mothers both on and off the trucks, and whether it’s fighting fires on the job or putting out the fires at home, your strength, and more importantly your patience never go unnoticed.
To the mothers who raised us and continue to support us every day, thank you for everything you do. You keep our families, our fire halls, and communities strong.
Today and every day, we celebrate you and all that you do.
We love you Moms!
Happy Mother’s Day 💐❤️
#mothersday #whitby #whitbyfirefighters
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Today we honour all who answer the call this International Firefighters Day.
We recognize all of the firefighters who came before us and built the foundation we stand on today, and we stand united with our brothers and sisters who continue to answer the call alongside us.
To those we’ve lost, we honour your sacrifice by carrying your legacy forward in every call we answer and in every life we protect. Your courage continues to guide us and will never be forgotten.
@iaffofficial
( 📸: @colin.wxchaser )
#iaff #internationalfirefightersday #whitby
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The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.