Jim Jessop, longtime deputy fire chief, appointed as Toronto's new Fire Chief, starting Jan 2, 2025.

Toronto city council has appointed Jim Jessop as the new Fire Chief and General Manager of Toronto Fire Services, effective January 2, 2025. Jessop, who has been with Toronto Fire Services since 1996 and currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief, will succeed Matthew Pegg, who retired in October after 32 years of service. Jessop has also held leadership roles with the Ontario government and previously served as acting fire chief from 2020 to 2022.

November 29, 2024
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