Derek Craig

Some photos from today’s 2 alarm fire in North York

Congratulations Brent on your new position as Deputy Chief of Fredericton Fire. Thank you for always being so supportive of my photography and for taking the time to chat whenever our paths crossed. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter!

Earlier today, our crews responded to a lithium-ion e-bike battery fire on Eglinton Ave. West that caused severe damage to the unit and building. These fires burn hot and fast, putting individuals and firefighters at risk. #Toronto

Welcome back home @BlueJays ! Our @Toronto_Fire teams across the city are geared up and ready for the Jays to take on Game 6 of the ALCS tomorrow. All of #Toronto is behind you. Bring it home! ⚾️ #WantItAll

One of the fires today was this 2 alarm fire involving two homes on Gleneagle Cres in North York

Thank you to all of the numerous agencies that responded last night to assist us. There was an incident in the gorge before the Tent City fire, as well as a working house fire going on the same time as this one. This is the latest example of our glaring need for more resources

#Toronto Firefighters on scene of a 2 alarm fire at Dolphin Gaming on Eglinton Ave in Scarborough this afternoon. The fire was quickly knocked down and no injuries were reported @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire @TFSJessop

#Toronto Firefighters on scene of a 2 alarm fire in Scarborough this evening. Fire was in the laundry room, one person treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire @ChiefJessopTFS

#Toronto Fire on scene of a 2 alarm residential fire on Portsmouth Drive in Scarborough this evening. One person was rescued from the house by firefighters and transported to hospital by paramedics. @TPFFA @ChiefJessopTFS @Toronto_Fire

It’s an honour to serve as the new Fire Chief & General Manager of @Toronto_Fire. I'm proud to lead this incredible team of professionals dedicated to protecting our city, every hour of every day. Together, we'll continue to serve a safer, stronger #Toronto.

#Toronto Firefighters on scene of a 2 alarm fire on Thorncliffe Park Drive this afternoon. The fire was quickly knocked down and no injuries were reported @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire

#Toronto Firefighters on scene of a 3 alarm residential fire in The Beach yesterday afternoon. Multiple homes were damaged in the fire and one person was transported to hospital. @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire

#Toronto Firefighters on scene of a large grass fire in the hydro field near Markham Road and Brimorton this afternoon. The fire was contained to the field and didn’t spread to the exposures which included a school and houses. No injuries reported. @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire

Clarington Emergency & Fire Services on scene of a working fire on King St W between Scugog St and Silver St, in downtown Bowmanville around midnight yesterday morning. Pump 10, first in on an apartment fire on the top floor of a three story mixed occupancy building. Crews met with heavy fire in the rear of the building extending above to the roof top. Crews backed out and went defensive as conditions rapidly deteriorated. Commercial businesses 69, 73, 75, 75A, as well the apartments on both floors above heavily impacted. Eventual fire extension into the cockloft of exposure 4 building, a 3 story similar construction adjacent to the original fire building. Interior crews made brief entry before being backed out, following fire breaching through the roof. Commercial businesses 77, 85, as well the apartments on both floors above heavily impacted. Defensive, and aerial operations on both buildings. Aerial Tower requested from @OshawaFire. 1 person remains unaccounted for. OFM notified @Clarington_Fire

.@BaltimoreFire Firefighters have been fighting a 4 alarm fire in West Baltimore since about 4am. Roads in the area are blocked. @JamesTorrenceJD (Penn North, Baltimore) Four-Alarm Fire Rips Through Multiple Row Homes - reported on @CitizenAppBALT go.citizen.com/d7mulSAExRb

#RichmondHill Firefighters on scene of a residential fire this afternoon. The house was fully involved on arrival and part of the building collapsed onto a neighbouring house. No injuries were reported @RHFES

#Toronto Firefighters on scene of a 2 alarm fire in Scarborough this morning. Fire started in the basement and was quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire

#Toronto Firefighters on scene of a 2 alarm fire this morning at Parliament and Gerrard. Fire was knocked down quickly and no injuries were reported @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire

#Toronto Firefighters on scene of a 2 alarm residential fire last night. The fire was knocked down quickly and no injuries were reported @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire

Some up close shots of this 1956 American LaFrance 100’ aerial, complete with the original pike poles. Originally part of the North York Fire Department, this truck is now housed at Toronto Fire Station 321 in Leaside. @TPFFA @Toronto_Fire @TFSRetirees