17 Wing Fire Department

03/23/2026

The news early this morning out of New York-LaGuardia was very difficult to hear.
With this being a Canadian based flight and the involvement of the airport's ARFF responders, it really hits home in so many ways. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the pilots who lost their lives, as well as all of those injured on the aircraft and the fire rescue crew.

03/23/2026

Gotta say, we're pretty proud of and excited for this guy! Congrats to our very own Evan Yaworski on this incredible achievement!

Incredible Canadian achievement! Evan Yaworski, a firefighter with the Royal Canadian Air Force based in Winnipeg and originally from Saskatoon, has become the first Canadian in history to be crowned the World's Strongest Firefighter!
Competing against more than 150 athletes from around the world at The Arnold sports event in Ohio, Yaworski — classified as a lightweight — used a pound-for-pound scoring system to outlift all competitors across events like tire flips and fire truck pulls. The competition was founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger to honour first responders and has raised half a million dollars for firefighter charities. Yaworski self-coached himself throughout the entire training process. What an incredible Canadian! 💪🇨🇦

💬 Are you proud of Evan's achievement? Show him some love in the comments!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to everyone. Please be safe and enjoy the evening so you can start off 2026 the right way. Wishing you all a healthy, prosperous and fun year ahead!

11/01/2025

Hey folks. We are still collecting funds to help our fellow Canadians who are living with neuromuscular disorders. Please donate by scanning the QR code in our profile pic. It. Will take you directly to our page. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Happy Halloween!

10/23/2025

Today is the day. Our annual Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. We will be collecting funds that go toward research, and equipment to help improve the lives of those living with neuromuscular disorders. Please donate at CFB Winnipeg as you arrive at work today or scan the QR code that will take you directly to our donation page. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
You can also go to www.filltheboot.ca and search 17 Wing.

For 70 years, Fire Fighters from coast to coast to coast have been enduring partners and supporters of Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), providing important support and funds to break down barriers for thousands of Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders.

09/11/2025

24 years. Never forgotten

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day!