Portage la Prairie Professional Firefighters Local 1079

06/05/2026

Today, the members of the Portage la Prairie Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 1079 proudly recognize the retirement of Captain Todd McKinnon after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Portage la Prairie.

Throughout his career, Todd exemplified what it means to be a professional firefighter, mentor, leader, and union brother. From his early days on the department to his role as Captain, he earned the respect of his colleagues through his professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment to protecting both the community and the firefighters he served alongside.

Todd’s career has spanned decades of change within the fire service, and through it all he remained a steadfast advocate for excellence, teamwork, and the values that define our profession. His leadership on and off the fireground has helped shape generations of firefighters and has left a lasting impact on our department and Local 1079.

On behalf of all current and past members, we extend our sincere gratitude for his years of service, friendship, mentorship, and dedication to the labour movement and the fire service.

Congratulations, Brother McKinnon, on a well-earned retirement. We wish you and your family many years of health, happiness, and new adventures ahead.

Thank you for your service, your leadership, and your brotherhood.

06/05/2026

Our very own Captain Jowett will be getting pied! Come on down and support a great cause.

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We are off to the Fight Cancer Friday BBQ at Don's Direct Deals later today! (11-2) Food, fun, prizes, pie in the face and more! Plus your first chance to enter in person for the Celebrate Summer grand prize draw for a $7000 living room package from Dufresne Furniture Portage! Join us live and listen here: https://goldenweststreaming.com/cjpg/console/

05/23/2026

Update:

• Crews cleared the scene of a fire at 3:20 AM.

• This fire is under investigation and was not a controlled burn.

• A separate, controlled burn in the area contributed to the smoke but was managed.

Crews are currently on scene at a marsh fire by the diversion near Delta beach. Please remain out of the area and allow crews to work.
Manitoba Professional Firefighters Association

05/21/2026

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05/16/2026

Firefighter/PCPs at Thompson Fire & Emergency Services serve under the direction of their assigned Captain and are key contributors to the safety and

05/16/2026

Yesterday at just after 5pm crews were dispatched for a grass fire south east of portage. Crews were quickly able to get the fire under control.

05/15/2026

Crews were spread out to multiple areas of the RM of Portage last night with a series of grass fires and downed power lines.

Starting at 6:45 pm crews responded to 9 seperate fire calls. Including fires near Lynches Point campground and St. Ambrose. As well as south near Newton and west of Southport on Town line rd. Nearby fire departments Gladstone, Woodlands Fire Department and Cartier Fire Department were called to help out. All units were back in service around 2am.

We would also like to extend our appreciation you to the many other people that helped out on multiple scenes.

Manitoba Professional Firefighters Association

05/15/2026

Crews are currently at 2 seperate grass fires and a hydro line down.

05/12/2026

05/04/2026

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