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Gary Foo

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ECFO, CEMC Fire Chief | Spec Ops IFNA | Tactical Paramedic | Chief @ertsar | Police Officer | NFPA Tech Rescue | Martial Arts | StuntsACTRA EquityUK

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Another great conference at the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC) Annual Public Safety Conference with the Indigenous Fire Marshal Service in Vancouver. Thank you for having me back & inviting me to present and speak again this year with IFNA Fire Chief Nick Rhone.

Another great conference at the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC) Annual Public Safety Conference with the Indigenous Fire Marshal Service in Vancouver.

Thank you for having me back & inviting me to present and speak again this year with IFNA Fire Chief Nick Rhone.
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"Floodwater Hazard Assessments and Safety Training" certification course. ERTSAR does this great course, which is unique and important and helps keep the team and conning safe while feeding invaluable information back to the EOC (Emergency Operations) and leadership coordinating

"Floodwater Hazard Assessments and Safety Training" certification course. ERTSAR does this great course, which is unique and important and helps keep the team and conning safe while feeding invaluable information back to the EOC (Emergency Operations) and leadership coordinating
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The amazing FDNY firefighters at the "65th street's bravest" in Brooklyn, New York. Amazing visits. More pictures to come. Big thank you to Lt. Jimmy. #stayingsharp • #fdny #engine330 #ladder172 #65thstreetsbravest #nycfiredepartment #enginecompany #firefighters ERT-SAR (Emergency Response Team Search & Rescue) FDNY

The amazing FDNY firefighters at the "65th street's bravest" in Brooklyn, New York. Amazing visits. More pictures to come. Big thank you to Lt. Jimmy. #stayingsharp 
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#fdny #engine330 #ladder172 #65thstreetsbravest
#nycfiredepartment
#enginecompany 
#firefighters
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#RP Gary Foo ... More pics with the incredible FDNY firefighters who took the time to host us from the "65th street's bravest" in Brooklyn, New York. Big thank you to Lt. Jimmy... and all the amazing firefighters we met who took time to share with us and for their kind

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#ERTSAR_LEARNING_MINUTES “The Four Steps of Search and Rescue: L.A.S.T.” In most search / SAR and disaster responses, the approach starts the same. Use "L.A.S.T." 🔹 Locate – Find the person. 🔹 Access – Reach them safely (who may be in a hazardous environment). 🔹

#ERTSAR_LEARNING_MINUTES
“The Four Steps of Search and Rescue: L.A.S.T.”

In most search / SAR and disaster responses, the approach starts the same. 

Use "L.A.S.T."
 🔹 Locate – Find the person.
 🔹 Access – Reach them safely (who may be in a hazardous environment).
 🔹
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#Repost @sijogaryfoo • As first responders, we are often first to the crisis or incidents. The ERTSAR G.O.A.L. (or "Global Operators And Leaders) event this year was to build capacity in crisis response, public safety and awareness if developing negotiations. #ERTSAR and the

#Repost @sijogaryfoo
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As first responders, we are often first to the crisis or incidents. 

The ERTSAR G.O.A.L. (or "Global Operators And Leaders) event this year was to build capacity in crisis response, public safety and awareness if developing negotiations.

#ERTSAR and the
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MAY is ERTSAR’s Fitness Focus Month! 🏋️‍♀️ Throughout May, ERTSAR members are encouraged to be mindful of key aspects of fitness and wellness — and to participate in activities that build strength, resilience, and operational readiness. Fitness isn’t just about working out — it’s

MAY is ERTSAR’s Fitness Focus Month! 🏋️‍♀️

Throughout May, ERTSAR members are encouraged to be mindful of key aspects of fitness and wellness — and to participate in activities that build strength, resilience, and operational readiness.

Fitness isn’t just about working out — it’s
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Had an amazing time - tech rescue session on animal rescue. NFPA 1006 Ch 10. Scenario was a man hiking & walking his dog slips down in the escarpment & get stuck so he and his dog need rescue. Great time with a great team practicing different scenarios.

Had an amazing time - tech rescue session on animal rescue.  NFPA 1006 Ch 10. 

Scenario was a man hiking &amp; walking his dog slips down in the escarpment &amp; get stuck so he and his dog need rescue.

Great time with a great team practicing different scenarios.
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#TECHRESCUE #ROPERESCUE #ANIMALRESCUE We did create a quick little few min. video to introduce the activity and training. Short videos can be good way to share some foundational items and while it's it's not the best video we've made, it covers the basics. :-) The lesson plan

#TECHRESCUE #ROPERESCUE #ANIMALRESCUE

We did create a quick little few min. video to introduce the activity and training. 

Short videos can be good way to share some foundational items and while it's it's not the best video we've made, it covers the basics. :-)

The lesson plan
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"Honoured to present our Certificate of Appreciation to Deputy Chief Mark Andrews and Peel Regional Police on behalf of ERTSAR and ERTSAR Fire Rescue." - Chief Foo. Peel Police has been a valued partner in supporting public safety and working alongside community-based teams like

"Honoured to present our Certificate of Appreciation to Deputy Chief Mark Andrews and Peel Regional Police on behalf of ERTSAR and ERTSAR Fire Rescue." - Chief Foo.

Peel Police has been a valued partner in supporting public safety and working alongside community-based teams like
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Throw Back Thursday #TBT This photo of me was taken over 30 yrs ago and yet it feels like yesterday! :-) B4 I was in Fire/Rescue, I was a cop & taught "Use of Force" & tactics. I authored many books on Rescue & many on Use of Force too. #Police #firefighter #paramedic #SAR

Throw Back Thursday #TBT 

This photo of me was taken over 30 yrs ago and yet it feels like yesterday! :-) 

B4 I was in Fire/Rescue, I was a cop &amp; taught "Use of Force" &amp; tactics. I authored many books on Rescue &amp; many on Use of Force too. 

#Police #firefighter #paramedic #SAR
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Incredible. Grand River Champions Powwow 2025 • @keegunbe @tylerdashner @grandrivrpowwow ERTSAR | Emergency Response Team SAR & ERTSAR Fire Rescue #firstnations #powwow #indigenous #rp #ig

Incredible. Grand River Champions Powwow 2025
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 @keegunbe
@tylerdashner
 @grandrivrpowwow 
 ERTSAR | Emergency Response Team SAR &amp; ERTSAR Fire Rescue 
#firstnations #powwow #indigenous #rp #ig
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Great catching up w/ these fine officers from Six Nations Police I first met this fine Police dept 30 + yrs ago at a Tribal event. I provided training for their officers (in the 1990s!) One in particular (Colin!) who was a very dedicated & committed officer. Good man! Nya:weh

Great catching up w/ these fine officers from Six Nations Police

I first met this fine Police dept 30 + yrs ago at a Tribal event. I provided training for their officers (in the 1990s!)

One in particular (Colin!) who was a very dedicated &amp; committed officer. Good man!

Nya:weh
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I am honoured to be appointed Senior Deputy Fire Marshal, Operations with the Indigenous Fire Marshal Service (IFMS). I am looking forward to working with Indigenous leadership, governments, and partners to strengthen fire and life safety in our communities...

I am honoured to be appointed Senior Deputy Fire Marshal, Operations with the Indigenous Fire Marshal Service (IFMS).   

I am looking forward to working with Indigenous leadership, governments, and partners to strengthen fire and life safety in our communities...
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The ice roads in Pikangikum are now open. For fly-in Northern Ontario communities, these winter roads are a short-lived lifeline, allowing fuel, food, building materials, and emergency equipment etc. to arrive by ground. My light-hearted reference (yes, "Back to the Future" if

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Driving in Pikangikum First Nation in winter. Northern communities operate at a different pace and scale, shaped by weather, remote distance, resources and season. Signs in Ojibwe, snow-covered roads, limited resources and quiet moments remind us where we are and that

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On site at the NEW Pikangikum Fire Hall, reviewing progress and walking through practical considerations as the build continues. Despite sub-zero temperatures and the realities of building in a remote community, work has continued steadily on site. Exciting times!

On site at the NEW Pikangikum Fire Hall, reviewing progress and walking through practical considerations as the build continues.

Despite sub-zero temperatures and the realities of building in a remote community, work has continued steadily on site. Exciting times!