Fire Fighting
Division of Firefighting
The Division of Firefighting operates from 11 full-time stations, and is complemented in the rural areas by two volunteer stations.
The division consists of the following personnel:
4 Platoon Chiefs
8 District Chiefs
64 Captains
268 Firefighters
We operate on a 4 platoon system, and all members of this division work an average of 42 hours per week.
Brampton Fire & Emergency Services covers an area of 265 sq. km., and responded to over 16,627 emergency calls in 2007.
Duties
| Fire Suppression & Rescue |
Public Relations |
| Emergency Medical Response |
Fire Safety Education |
| Auto Extrication |
Home Safe Home Program |
| Hazardous Materials Response |
Mutual Aid |
| High Level Rescue |
Industrial Rescue |
| Confined Space Rescue |
Charity Services |
| Commercial Fire Inspections |
Public Assistance |
| Assists In Training Programs |
Water Rescue |
We are fortunate to be supplied with the most modern tools and equipment available. Every first response truck is equipped with a thermal imaging camera, which gives fire fighters the capability for extremely quick and efficient search and rescue during fire situations.
As well as fire and rescue operations, Brampton's firefighters are called upon extensively to provide emergency medical care. We are trained in Emergency Medical Response, Basic Life Support, and CPR. All trucks are equipped with Semi-automatic external defibrillators to provide immediate assistance to heart attack victims.
We also operate 3 specialty teams for Hazardous Materials incidents, Technical Rescue and Automobile Extrication.
Platoon Chiefs, Firefighting Division
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"A" Platoon
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"B" Platoon
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Platoon Chief
Ernie Banting
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 Platoon Chief
Gary Wilton
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"C" Platoon
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"D" Platoon
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 Platoon Chief
Don Roy |
 Platoon Chief
Gomer Connor |
District Chiefs, Firefighting Division
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District 1 - Car 208
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District 2 - Car 207
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"A" Platoon
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 District Chief
Jim Taylor |
 District Chief
Paul Bebbington |
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"B" Platoon
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District Chief
Gord Fowler
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 District Chief
Rob Kerr
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 District Chief
Mark Evans |
 District Chief
Ross Gonneau |
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"D" Platoon
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 District Chief
Terry Wright |
 District Chief
Peter File |
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