BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//London Fire Department Historical Society - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:London Fire Department Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for London Fire Department Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T140000 DTSTAMP:20251126T182633Z CREATED:20251126T173302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T182633Z UID:28785-1764414000-1764424800@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Lights & Sirens Toy Drive DESCRIPTION:The Lights & Sirens Toy Drive for Life*Spin\nwith our partners in emergency services is happening\nthis Saturday here at 400 Horton St!\n\nHelp fill emergency vehicles with toys for children in need.\n\nStop by Nov 29 meet Firefighter Santa & check out emergency vehicles too!\nThis toy drives runs from 11:00 – 2 p.m.\n\nIn addition to the toy drive on Saturday\, our Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Toy Drive continues to run until Dec 22 at HQ. The Salvation Army Toy Bin is in our front lobby.\nThank you to all who are able to participate. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/lights-sirens-toy-drive/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sirens-toy-drive.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T150000 DTSTAMP:20250420T145742Z CREATED:20250420T145649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T145742Z UID:28358-1746867600-1746889200@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness Day - 2025 DESCRIPTION:Partnered with Fanshawe College to host the Emergency Preparedness Day event! Join in at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. on Saturday\, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day full of fun activities\, prizes\, and emergency preparedness tips! \n \nActivities\nThere are lots of activities planned throughout the day! \n\nEvent kick off and speeches from 9:30 to 10 a.m.\nExplore emergency vehicles and chat with first responders\nLearn from community organizations about emergency preparedness and recovery\nEnjoy our obstacle bouncy castle\nHave fun with our emergency-themed photobooth wall\nCheck out our recruitment booths set up in Forwell Hall\nPlay with therapy dogs\nPaint a Plow\nListen to story times from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.\, 12 to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 2:30 p.m.\nLondon Search and Rescue – Adventure Smart Hug a Tree presentation from 1 to 2 p.m.\nParticipate in our contest giveaway: We will be announcing our contest giveaway winners at 2:30 p.m.! Make sure you hand in your entries by 2:15 p.m.\n\nFood trucks will be joining us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: \n\nMr. Cool Icecream\nGrill ‘Em\nKoshri Express\n\nOutdoor activities will take place in lot 6. There will be additional activities\, including the recruitment zone and story times\, inside Forwell Hall. \nGetting there\nThere will be free public parking available in lot 5. Please enter through Cheapside St. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/emergency-preparedness-day-2025/ LOCATION:Fanshawe College\, 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd.\, London\, ON\, N5Y5R6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-20-105542.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T120000 DTSTAMP:20250330T130808Z CREATED:20250330T130808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T130808Z UID:28111-1744363800-1744372800@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Coffee with a Fire Fighter DESCRIPTION:(Source: London Fire Department – Facebook) \nJoin us at @mcdonaldscanada 1033 Wonderland Road S until 12 pm. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/2025-04-11-coffee-with-a-fire-fighter/ LOCATION:McDonald’s – 1033 Wonderland Rd S\, 1033 Wonderland Rd S\, London\, ON\, N6K 3V1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/399774484_653253966992126_945189362892227005_n-e1704814753114.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T200000 DTSTAMP:20250407T164947Z CREATED:20250407T164947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T164947Z UID:28252-1744218000-1744228800@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Dream Big London DESCRIPTION:Discover a World of Possibilities at the Build a Dream Career Discovery Expo – #DreamBigLondon\nAre you helping your daughter or student navigate their future? Build a Dream is here to make that journey easier. Join us for an interactive evening designed to spark ideas\, build confidence and explore career opportunities together. \nWhat to Expect\n✔ Learn About Careers & Meet Employers – Find out about industries that are looking for the next generation of talent.\n✔ Real Talk with Women in the Workforce – Hear from women thriving in industries where they’re often the minority.\n✔ Hands-On Activities – Get involved with interactive exhibits to explore what different careers are all about.\n✔ Fun and Prizes – Take a photo\, win prizes and learn about scholarships.\n✔ Snacks Included – Stay fuelled while you explore. \nExplore Careers in These Fields\n\nSkilled Trades\nSTEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, Math)\nEmergency Response\nEntrepreneurship\nLeadership\n\nWho Can Attend?\nThis event is for young women\, girls and those who identify as female in grades 7–12 at participating school boards. A parent or guardian is welcome to attend to support their student as well! \nWhile this event is directed toward female students\, all Grade 7-12 students may attend. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/dream-big-london/ LOCATION:Western Fair AgriPlex\, 845 Florence St\, London\, ON\, N5W 3V9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1000005136.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T170000 DTSTAMP:20250316T171603Z CREATED:20250316T160950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T171603Z UID:27946-1743692400-1743699600@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Bruinick Blood Brigade DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/bruinick-blood-brigade-20250403/ LOCATION:Canadian Blood Services\, 820 Wharncliffe Road South\,\, London\, ON\, N6J 2N4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CBS_Logo_CMYK_1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa Gatfield":MAILTO:marisa.gatfield@blood.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T170000 DTSTAMP:20250316T171527Z CREATED:20250316T160631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T171527Z UID:27942-1743606000-1743613200@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Bruinick Blood Brigade DESCRIPTION:  \nChristy Bruinink\, alongside the London Fire Department is encouraging all first responders\, friends\, and family to honour the memories of her father\, Gerry Klingenberg (Rona)\,and her late husband\, Captain Chris Bruinink (LFD). Chris and her father relied heavily on Canadian Blood Services donations and heavily supported CBS\, as well. Please join us in giving back in their honour. Your contribution truly makes all the difference! \nJoin the ‘Bruinink Blood Brigade‘ Partners for Life Team\n \n  URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/bruinick-blood-brigade-20250402/ LOCATION:Canadian Blood Services\, 820 Wharncliffe Road South\,\, London\, ON\, N6J 2N4\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CBS_Logo_CMYK_1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Marisa Gatfield":MAILTO:marisa.gatfield@blood.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T190000 DTSTAMP:20250225T170739Z CREATED:20250201T200615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T170739Z UID:27701-1740758400-1740769200@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Polar Plunge DESCRIPTION:The Polar Plunge is BACK – are you ready to get #FreezinForAReason?\n\n\nLondon Fire Department personnel are supporting the Polar Plunge. Join in with all do-gooders with a little courage and a warm heart willing to get cold and creative for a worthy cause. All funds raised will support programming and events for 23\,000 athletes across the province.DONATE \nJoin us in taking the plunge for a great cause! \nThe London Torch Run Polar Plunge Committee\, which includes members from London Fire\,  London Police Services\, OPP\, RCMP and Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services\,  welcomes individuals\, organizations\, and businesses alike\, encouraging those with warm hearts and a bit of courage to get creative and brave the cold. \nRegistration: 4:00pm \nEnjoy all that Powerhouse Brewery and 100 Kellogg Lane have to offer. \nSupport the London Fire team\n\n  URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/polar-plunge/ LOCATION:Powerhouse Brewery\, 100 Kellogg Lane\, London\, Ontario\, N5W 0B4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Plunge-With-Me.png ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Geilen":MAILTO:rgeilen@London.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T170000 DTSTAMP:20250225T003203Z CREATED:20240229T002449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T003203Z UID:27849-1740384000-1740416400@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Bruinink Brigade Donations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/bruinink-brigade-donations/ LOCATION:Canadian Blood Services\, 820 Wharncliffe Road South\,\, London\, ON\, N6J 2N4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CBS_Logo_CMYK_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T150000 DTSTAMP:20250212T154651Z CREATED:20250212T154650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T154651Z UID:27813-1739613600-1739631600@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:LFD Historical Display DESCRIPTION:This Saturday we will be at the @londonheritagecouncil @londonlibrary FREE family event – Heritage Fair with a LFD historical display\, sharing a bit of our history. This video is from last year when more than 700 visitors attended\, looking for historical gems at all the great exhibits! \nJoin us this Saturday\, February 15th\, 2025 from 10am – 3pm at London Public Library’s Central Branch (251 Dundas Street).\nSee you there! Learn more about this event URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/lfd-historical-display/ LOCATION:London Public Library Main Branch\, 251 Dundas St\, London\, ON\, N6A 6H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221 DTSTAMP:20241130T223731Z CREATED:20241127T202132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T223731Z UID:27345-1733097600-1734739199@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Annual Coat Drive DESCRIPTION:London Fire Department will once again partner with Catholic Central High School in this year’s annual coat drive. \nStarting on Monday December 2nd and running until Friday December 20th the public will be invited to drop off gently used men’s\, women’s\, and children’s winter coats at any fire hall.  Coats donated at our stations will be picked up by CCH volunteers and taken to CCH where they are sorted by students and distributed to London agencies serving the homeless\, the disadvantaged and new immigrants. \nThere is an even greater need this year so\, if you have a coat in your closet that is no longer being used\, please donate it to the coat drive.  Give someone else the gift of warmth this winter! \nThanks in advance to the crews for their invaluable assistance and to Fire Administration for their support. \n  \n  URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/2024-annual-coat-drive/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/coatfeature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T160000 DTSTAMP:20241015T010419Z CREATED:20241014T230527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T010419Z UID:27240-1732356000-1732377600@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Muscular Dystrophy Boot Drive DESCRIPTION:P. Rowan\, M. Vandermeyden\, C. Walch & B. Judd Value Mart\, Wortley Village October 2015(Photo courtesy of D. O’Brien) \nWatch for London Firefighters at the following locations: \n\nCanadian Tire Dundas St E.\nCostco WellingtonRd. S.\nCostco Wonderland Rd. N.\nLoblaws Richmond and Fanshawe\nLoblaws Southdale and Wonderland\nMetro Commissioners and Wellington\nNo Frills Hamilton Rd. E.\nNorthland Mall at No Frills\nNorthland Mall at Walmart\nSobey’s Adelaide St. N.\nSuperstore Hyde Park and Oxford\nSuperstore Oxford and Gammage\nValue Mart Wortley Village\nWalmart at Argyle Mall\nWalmart Hyde Park\n\n \nCheck out past Muscular Dystrophy events with the London Fire Department and Firefighters URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/muscular-dystrophy-boot-drive/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/boot_toll.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221 DTSTAMP:20241015T112039Z CREATED:20241015T004647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T112039Z UID:27243-1731888000-1734739199@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Christmas Toy Collection DESCRIPTION:Drop off your generous donation of new and unopened gifts to any Fire Station. \nDonations of unwrapped toys will help put a smile on a child’s face! \nCheck out the wish for this season – download PDF URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/christmas-toy-collection/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LFD-and-salavation-logos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114 DTSTAMP:20241106T173401Z CREATED:20241106T171424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T173401Z UID:27291-1731456000-1731542399@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:2024 TD Stair Climb for United Way DESCRIPTION:About TD StairClimb\n\n\nIt’s time to step up for your community! \nJoin or support the London Fire team here!\nJoin the London Fire team and power your way through 1000+ steps at Canada Life Place\, to help United Way reduce poverty and build a better community for everyone. \nParticipating is as easy as 1-2-3! \n\nSign up as an individual or create a team page. Registration is $25/person and includes swag\, snacks and a chance for prizes! (If you are a Team Captain\, be sure to gather your team of climbers and set up your team online)\nCollect pledges online. Funds raised will help reduce poverty though the United Way Community Fund. All funds raised stay 100% local\, always.\nJoin us at Canada Life Place on November 13. Get your comfy shoes on and gather your team – it’s going to be a day to remember!\n\nWant more ways to engage with the event? Earn cool badges for recruiting team members and reaching pledge milestones; showcase your team at the photo booth and on social media by tagging #TDStairClimb URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/2024-td-stair-climb-for-united-way/ LOCATION:Canada LIfe Place\, 99 Dundas St\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 6K1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_TD_Stair_climb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T120000 DTSTAMP:20241109T153356Z CREATED:20240904T123306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T153356Z UID:27021-1731319200-1731326400@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Remembrance Day Parade DESCRIPTION:London Fire Fighters will participate in our local Remembrance Day ceremony marching with our veterans from the Delta Armouries to the Cenotaph. \nDate: Monday\, November 11th\, 2024\nTime: 10:00 AM at London Delta Armories to start forming up \n  \nPlease muster alongside other emergency services and military personnel. The parade will proceed west on Dundas Street to Wellington Road\, turning north to the cenotaph. \nDress: full tunic with soft cap and white gloves. If you own white gloves\, kindly bring them. We will also have a supply of gloves available for those who require them. \nThis is an important occasion for us as first responders to pay our respects\, and we strongly encourage all personnel to attend. Your participation will help reflect the department’s pride and commitment to honoring those who have served. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact ADFC Gary Bridge or James McKinnon\, LPFFA. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/2024-remembrance-day-parade/ LOCATION:Cenotaph\, 300 Dufferin Ave\, London\, ON\, N6B 1Z2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221111-Remembrance-Day-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T223000 DTSTAMP:20241015T140558Z CREATED:20241015T140558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T140558Z UID:27261-1729963800-1729981800@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Dancing with the Stars of 911 DESCRIPTION:(Saturday Oct 26th) Chief Bridge\, Ryan Culbertson (C Platoon) and FPO Chris Williams\, along with their respective dance partners\, will be battling it out on the Hellenic Community Centre dance floor for top prize in the Dancing With the Stars of 911. \n2024 Dancing With The Stars of 911 (davemounsey.com) \n  \nThis is the funds most popular and entertaining event. Good luck to our competitors\, and if you’d like to see it in person\, get your tickets soon because the event does sell out: \nDancing With The Stars of 911 Tickets\, Sat\, Oct 26\, 2024 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite \n  URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/dancing-with-the-stars-of-911/ LOCATION:hellenic centre\, 133 Southdale Rd W\, London\, ontario\, N6J 2J2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mounsey_2024.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T103000 DTSTAMP:20241015T134641Z CREATED:20241015T134619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T134641Z UID:27258-1729332000-1729333800@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Defibrillator dedication DESCRIPTION:The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund will be donating and dedicating a defibrillator in remembrance of  Captain Brad Tanner. \nLondon Fire Department and the London Professional Fire Fighters Association have been supporters of the Mounsey Memorial Fund since its inception. This donation will be the 9th in the name of a London Fire Department member\, and the funds’ 199th donation. These life-saving devices are placed in community areas in the name of Line of Duty Deaths of military\, police\, fire and EMS. \n6 lives have been saved\, with two being from London Fire donations. \nThis defib will be donated to a local gym\, the Rep Room and will be accessible to other businesses in the area. The donation will take place with a ‘hero’ style workout to follow. Scalable options for the workout will be offered so all skill levels are welcome. \nPlease wear your red or blue T-shirt. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/tanner-defibrillator-dedication/ LOCATION:The Rep Room\, 1615 North Routledge Park\, London\, Ontario\, N6H 5L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bradley-tanner-1-6601560-1697310249100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929 DTSTAMP:20240905T063934Z CREATED:20240905T062604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T063934Z UID:27052-1727481600-1727567999@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Test Your Smoke Alarm Day DESCRIPTION:Did You Know Smoke Alarms Should Be Tested Monthly?\nSeptember 28 is Ontario’s Test Your Smoke Alarm Day! In response to 133 fire fatalities Ontario suffered in 2022 – the most in 20 years – Test Your Smoke Alarm Day was launched to encourage all Ontarians to learn more about smoke alarms\, fire safety\, and home fire escape planning\, which can save the lives of you and your loved ones. Most importantly\, we want you to test your smoke alarms! \nHow to participate?\nSnap a photo of you or family members testing your smoke alarms and post it to social media using the hashtag #SavedByTheBeep. You can also share FREE social media images and videos that you can find on the download page. Tag your friends and family to spread the message! \n  \n \nFind out more at Saved by the beep URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/test-your-smoke-alarm-day-2024/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SavedByTheBeepLogoFeature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240922T170000 DTSTAMP:20240905T070858Z CREATED:20240905T070836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T070858Z UID:27076-1727002800-1727024400@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Doors Open London DESCRIPTION: URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/open-doors-london-2024-2/ LOCATION:Station 4\, 807 Colborne St\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/OpenDoors2024.Featurejpg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20240905T070936Z CREATED:20240905T065513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T070936Z UID:27062-1726916400-1726938000@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Doors Open London DESCRIPTION: URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/open-doors-london-2024/ LOCATION:Station 4\, 807 Colborne St\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/OpenDoors2024.Featurejpg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240728T160000 DTSTAMP:20240905T070342Z CREATED:20240905T070342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T070342Z UID:27071-1722160800-1722182400@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Emancipation Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/emancipation-day-2024/ LOCATION:Pioneer Village\, 1424 Clarke Road\, London\, Ontario\, N5X 4A1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/452807598_797943975856457_5122621732106620258_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240531T120000 DTSTAMP:20240522T151721Z CREATED:20240522T145834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T151721Z UID:26561-1717149600-1717156800@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Coffee with a Fire Fighter DESCRIPTION:(Source: London Fire Department – Facebook) \nJoin us at @mcdonaldscanada 1033 Wonderland Road S until 12 pm. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/coffee-with-a-fire-fighter-may-2024/ LOCATION:McDonald’s – 1033 Wonderland Rd S\, 1033 Wonderland Rd S\, London\, ON\, N6K 3V1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/399774484_653253966992126_945189362892227005_n-e1704814753114.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527 DTSTAMP:20240601T162458Z CREATED:20240601T162458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T162458Z UID:26646-1716595200-1716767999@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:100K in a Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/100k-in-a-day/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/418990522_818768510289602_342953291887258646_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T000000 DTSTAMP:20240426T102548Z CREATED:20240426T101840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T102548Z UID:26015-1715385600-1715385600@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Open House - Station 12 DESCRIPTION:Emergency Preparedness Week is just around the corner\, and our annual Open House at the Byron Fire Station #12 will be held on Saturday\, May 11! \nSave the date and bring the whole family down. Drop by to tour the facility\, check out emergency vehicles\, meet first responders and partake in some fun activities! \nhttps://youtube.com/shorts/m06BQYW6Qtg URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/open-house-station-12/ LOCATION:Station 12\, 275 Boler Rd\, London\, ON\, N6K 2J9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/LondonEmergency_logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T170000 DTSTAMP:20240508T104926Z CREATED:20240508T104242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T104926Z UID:26403-1715155200-1715187600@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:2024 McHappy Day DESCRIPTION:McDonald’s Canada franchisees\, crews\, and London Firefighters\nacross the city are ready to celebrate McHappy Day with you. \nThis national annual day of community giving  supports Ronald McDonald Houses and other important local children’s charities. A portion of proceeds from every menu item sold all-day supports RMHC and families with sick children! \nCanada is celebrating the 30th McHappy Day at McDonald’s restaurants across Canada on Wednesday\, May 8. This year\, there are even more ways to support families from your community calling RMHC-SWO home! \n\n\nBe a McHero simply by ordering your faves on May 8 at McDonald’s restaurants\, via the drive-thru\, or through the McDonald’s app. Can’t make it to a restaurant?  Order McDelivery via Uber Eats\, SkipTheDishes or DoorDash and receive a $0 delivery fee on a McDonald’s order of $20  (plus tax) or more! \n\n\nBe a McHero simply by ordering your faves \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n McHappy Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n McHappy Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n McHappy Day 2014\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gallery URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/2024-mchappy-day/ LOCATION:ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mchappy-day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240430T190000 DTSTAMP:20240426T102732Z CREATED:20240426T095552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T102732Z UID:26003-1714500000-1714503600@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Communications Information Session DESCRIPTION:For anyone who is interested & qualified that has questions about the posted Communications Operator positions; we invite you to review the job posting and if needed an information session will be held on Tuesday\, April 30 from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.\, at Memorial HQ 400 Horton St.\, for questions about the posting \nWe thank you for your interest in joining our fire family. \nPlease RSVP via sbyron@london.ca by Monday\, April 29 at 4 p.m. Please note that space is limited! URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/communications-information-session/ LOCATION:Memorial Headquarters\, 400 Horton Street\, London\, ON\, N6B 1L7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024InformationSession.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T160000 DTSTAMP:20240428T153206Z CREATED:20240422T152912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T153206Z UID:26194-1714136400-1714147200@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Salvation Army Community Fair DESCRIPTION:Join the London Fire Department at the Salvation Army Community Fair. (Source: twitter.com/1069TheX/) URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/salvation-army-community-fair/ LOCATION:Hillcrest Community Church\, 310 Vesta Rd\, London\, ON\, N5Y 5J1\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GL8Qe2jXcAAjUGk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T190000 DTSTAMP:20231224T140727Z CREATED:20231113T175805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231224T140727Z UID:25352-1701856800-1701889200@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Christmas Kettles DESCRIPTION:London Fire Department personnel\, family\, & friends along with other first responders will be staffing the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles throughout London. \nLFD pesonnel have a long tradition of supporting this very worthy cause. Check out some of the past events here. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/2023-christmas-kettles/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DQ8wDdpXcAYox47.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231219 DTSTAMP:20231129T195303Z CREATED:20231129T130325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T195303Z UID:25443-1701648000-1702943999@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Coat Drive DESCRIPTION:Once again the London Fire Department has partnered with Catholic Central High School to support the annual coat drive. \nStarting on Monday December 4th and running until Monday December 18th gently used men’s\, women’s\, and children’s winter coatscan be donated to any fire hall.  Donated coats are sorted by students\, and CCH volunteers to be distributed to London agencies serving the homeless\, the disadvantaged and new immigrants. \nThere is an even greater need this year so\, if you have a coat in your closet\nthat is no longer being used\, please donate it to the coat drive.\nGive someone else the gift of warmth this winter!\nThanks in advance to the crews for their invaluable assistance. \nThanks also to Fire Administration for their support. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/2023-coat-drive/ LOCATION:London Fire Stations CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/coatDriveLogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231202T160000 DTSTAMP:20231127T172949Z CREATED:20231127T172644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T172949Z UID:25413-1701514800-1701532800@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:Lights & Sirens Toy Drive DESCRIPTION:The ‘Lights & Sirens Toy Drive’  for Life*Spin\nDec 2 at LFD HQ 400 Horton St 11 am – 2 pm.\nMeet Firefighter Santa\, as well as London’s first responders!  \nHelp fill emergency vehicles with new\, unwrapped gifts & clothing for children & families in need this holiday season.\nThis toy drive is presented by London’s Emergency Services. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/2013-lights-sirens-toy-drive/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/406457543_658766626440860_8952290063879043081_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231125T190000 DTSTAMP:20231113T125734Z CREATED:20231105T181558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T125734Z UID:25163-1700906400-1700938800@londonfirefighters.ca SUMMARY:MD Fill the Boot DESCRIPTION:London Fire personnel will be participating in a volunteer boot toll on Saturday November 25th throughout London to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada. \n2023 will mark 69 years that firefighters around the world have been raising money for Muscular Dystrophy. In 2022 Canadian firefighters raised over 3.5 million dollars and we were making a difference. The advances made in the last few years have enabled clinical trials to continue\, with medicines and therapies that improve quality of life. Your hard work is paying off and the families we support can’t thank you enough. URL:https://londonfirefighters.ca/event/md-fill-the-boot/ LOCATION:ON CATEGORIES:Public Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://londonfirefighters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/md_Logo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR