Moose Factory Island Fire & Rescue
Mission Statement
The mission of the Moose Factory Island Fire Department is to save lives and protect property through prevention, preparedness, education and response.
Overview
Going on it's 36th year of operation, our community fire department continues to provide an essential community emergency public safety service. Within those 36 years; several community members have and continue to put their lives on the line to protect others. The community fire department has had the privilege and honour of retiring several local community members who dedicated 20,25 or 30 plus years of service. These retired Firefighters definitely found the Volunteer Firefighter position challenging and a rewarding experience. Today, the community continues to be fortunate to have several active and dedicated "Firefighters".
In today's fire service, the role of the "Community Volunteer Firefighter" has become increasingly demanding. Factors such as changing lifestyles, government regulations, operational requirements, public safety, litigation, etc., require the Community Volunteer Firefighter to be more skilled and knowledgeable.
In Moose Factory, the teams of dedicated Firefighters have and continue to be a major factor in providing a high standard of community fire rescue services. The fire department is currently in the process of recruiting more community members who are prepared to commit to the requirements of the Community Volunteer Firefighter.
The Team
Here is a list of all the current MFIFD Firefighters:
Firefighter, Rank/Position
Chris Alisappi, Fire Chief
Leonard Kapashesit, Assistant Fire Chief
Michael Delaney, Training Officer
James Tomatuk, Captain
Mike Tomatuk, Captain
Curt Wesley, Lieutenant
Jeff Innes, Lieutenant
Curt Wesley, Firefighter
Philip Sutherland Jr., Firefighter
Eldon Cheechoo, Firefighter
Norm Wesley, Firefighter
Drake Tomatuk, Firefighter
Ryan Small, Firefighter
Damian Tomatuk, Firefighter
Seri Mutswairo, Firefighter
David Kataquapit, Probationary
Jeffery Small, Probationary
Blair Morrison, Probationary
Ryan Blueboy, Probationary
Charlie Alisappi, Probationary
Daniel Beck, Probationary
Louise Reuben, Probationary
Josh Tomatuk, Probationary
Trucks
- 2006 FORD F-250 COMMAND VEHICLE
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FL60 RESCUE VAN
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL80 PUMPER APPARATUS 600 GALLON WATER RESERVOIR AND SEPARATE 40 GALLON FOAM RESERVOIR 1050 PUMP
Equipment
- HOLMATRO AUTO EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT
- 2 1500 GALLON PORTATANKS
- 2 PORTABLE PUMPS
- ICE RESCUE EQUIPMENT WITH 2 IMERSION SUITS
- FORESTRY FIREFIGHTING SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT
- CHLORINE CLASS A CAPPING KIT
- THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
- 22 FOOT NORWEST CANOE
MFIFD History
The Moose Factory Island Fire Department was established in 1965 right after the construction of the Fire Station which took place from 1964 to 1965. The first Fire Chief was Ian Mulligan with his Deputy Fire Chief Eugene Breton.
The first fire truck was a International, 625 gpm, 500 gallon tank. Fire hydrant coverage was initiated in 1980.
Here is a list of past MFIFD Firefighters:
Ian Mulligan
Eugene Breton
Alex Linklater
Robert Chilton
Charles Morrison
James Small
John Kirk Sr.
Clarence Louttit
Art Morrison Sr.
Sinclair Cheechoo
William Biederman
Ron Mianscum
Redfern Rickard
George Moore
Frank Turner
Wilf Mills
Joel Linklater
Howard Hamel Sr.
Lauder Smith
Tony Gundy
Roy Turner
Charles Hunter
Wilbert McLeod
William Carey
Rick Armstrong
Norm Wesley
Walter Morrison
Donald Faries
Ed Chilton
Pat Chilton
David Gunner
Elmer McLeod
Gerald Sutherland
Sinclair Trapper
Robert Linklater
George Gunner
Phil Best
Mervin McLeod
Jack Louttit
Phil Sutherland
Kevin Chilton
Keith McLeod
Charles Cheechoo
Earl Cheechoo
John Tomatuk
Kevin Parry
Pat Fagan
Bill Wilkens
Kim Tobicoe
Roger Chum
Stan Louttit
John Rickard
Walter Soroko
Don Cheechoo
Warner West
Wally Turner
Preston Biederman
Fire Council
Under the authority of the Local Authorities and operating within an approved Fire Protection Services Memorandum of Understanding, the Fire Council is mandated to administer the community fire protection services.
Awards & Recognition
2008 ONTARIO NATIVE FIRE FIGHTERS COMPETITION – CHAMPIONS
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Hosted by the Garden River First Nation
TEAM ONTARIO
2008 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL FIRE FIGHTERS COMPETITION – 3RD PLACE
Edmonton, AB
Hosted by the Enoch River First Nation & Samson Cree First Nation
2008 Honor and Recognition Awards from the Moose Cree First Nation at the Gathering of Our People
COMPETITION TEAM MEMBERS
Chris Alisappi
Eldon Cheechoo
Michael Delaney
Phil Sutherland Jr.
Damian Tomatuk
Drake Tomatuk
Contact
MAIN ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICE
Moose Factory Island Fire & Rescue
c/o Moose Cree First Nation
22 Jonathan Cheechoo Drive, P.O. Box 190
Moose Factory, ON
P0L 1W0
CANADA
STATION STAFF OFFICE
Moose Factory Island Fire & Rescue
911 Achimist Street, P.O. Box 469
Moose Factory, ON
P0L 1W0
CANADA
Fire Chief
Chris Alisappi
chris.alisappi@moosecree.com
705-658-4643 ext. 224
Assistant Fire Chief
Leonard Kapshesit
leonard.kapashesit@moosecree.com
705-658-4643 ext.223
Training Officer
Michael Delaney
michael.delaney@moosecree.com
705-658-4643 ext. 225
Truck Bay Floor & General
Voice Mailbox: 705-658-4643 ext. 228
Fax: 705-658-4035