:: Firefighters of York Region ::

The motivation to provide help for those in need is a quality that is essentially found in every firefighter, particularly one who wants to be a part of such a demanding fundraising project. Each and every firefighter has a story as to why they want to help.

"I've worked for Hospital Foundations for the last few years, I deal with fundraisers for our hospitals everyday but when I had an opportunity to work with the Firefighters Of York Region and help so many different charities I didn't have to think twice."
  ~ Carrie Delanie, Firefighters Of York Region Calendar Committee

"Fundraising has always gone hand in hand with being a Firefighter, today it has evolved into the expectation that's all we do is save people from burning buildings and raise money for charity. I love it! We have the best job in the world and being apart of this calendar has only made it better!"
  ~ Paul Cooke, Firefighters Of York Region Calendar Committee

"It was important to me that we were doing the right thing for the right reasons. Everyday we see images in the media of bad things happening to good people. My job as a firefighter allows me to do good things for people who need help. I've been put in a position to help and save and that's exactly what I believe we are doing with our calendar. Every event, every signing, we get to meet and speak with people who admire and support us, that is the greatest feeling of all!"
  ~ Mike Doyle, Firefighters Of York Region Calendar Committee

"One of my favourite things I like about being a firefighter is going to work and not knowing what to expect, everyday is different. One of my favourite things about participating in the Firefighters Of York Region Calendar is every event is different and brings the opportunity to meet new people. I've been in the calendar since year one back in 2003 and this year I look forward to the challenges of working on the committee."
  ~ Robert Pitelli, Firefighters Of York Region Calendar Committee

"Although I'm not a firefighter, I've always had the desire to help people and make a difference, I've been blessed with a happy and healthy family and I truly feel that it is our duty, if given the opportunity, to help those in need. The Firefighters Of York Region have given me that opportunity and I'm forever grateful."
  ~ Tara MacLeod, Firefighters Of York Region Calendar Committee

"For years, I've watched family members and friends pass away from Breast Cancer. The feeling of not knowing how to help fuelled a desire to want to make a difference. Fundraising has been a big part of my life and I guess it's who I am and what I do."
  ~ Shaun Mitchell, Firefighters Of York Region Calendar Committee

As Firefighters we are called upon to help people in their time of need. It's with that desire to make a difference that we continue to reach our goal by raising more money for charity, helping our friends in Africa and by spending a few minutes at an event to share our time with those who continue to support us. The Firefighters Of York Region are committed to Impacting Lives!