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OUR IDENTITY

The Pikangikum Community Symbol

In many First Nations cultures, the eagle is revered as the highest-flying bird and a sacred messenger between the people and the Creator. It represents strength, wisdom, courage, leadership, and spiritual protection. Its ability to rise above and see clearly from great heights symbolizes vision, perspective, and the capacity to see the bigger picture; qualities essential in emergency service leadership and response.

The eagle’s sharp eyesight, often described as far greater than that of humans, represents clarity, foresight, and disciplined awareness. For a fire and emergency service, this reflects readiness, vigilance, and the responsibility to anticipate risk before harm occurs.

Eagle feathers are sacred and represent honour, truth, and respect. They are traditionally awarded for acts of courage and service. In our crest, the eagle and its feathers affirm that service in Pikangikum Fire Rescue is not simply a role — it is a responsibility carried with integrity and humility.

OUR CREST

The crest of Pikangikum Fire Rescue Services is more than an emblem. It tells the story of who we are and how we serve.

At its centre is the eagle, drawn from the Pikangikum community symbol, representing watchfulness, protection, and spiritual strength. The eagle sees far and acts with purpose.

In First Nations cultures, the eagle is sacred and deeply respected, symbolizing strength, wisdom, leadership, and vision. As the master of the skies, it is seen as a messenger between the people and the Creator, carrying prayers and representing a strong spiritual connection. Eagle feathers are honoured as symbols of truth, peace, and honour.

Beneath it, the feathers reflect honour, responsibility, and service carried with humility. Together, they affirm that this department serves first and foremost as protectors of the people and land of Pikangikum.

Encircling the eagle is the Medicine Wheel, symbolizing year-round protection and culturally grounded service. The four directions reflect balance ; mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual readiness. They also represent our commitment to all seasons and all hazards: fire, medical emergencies, water and ice rescue, and community risk reduction. Protection does not end with a single incident or season; it is continuous and holistic.

The Maltese Cross represents the long tradition of fire service courage and sacrifice. It connects Pikangikum Fire Rescue to the wider brotherhood and sisterhood of firefighters, while remaining rooted in local Indigenous leadership and governance.

The hydrant signifies fire suppression and infrastructure. The Star of Life affirms our "rescue" and medical and first responder capability; because in remote communities, emergency services must be comprehensive, adaptable, and immediate and patient centred.

MISSION

Pikangikum Fire Rescue exists to provide year-round, all-hazards fire and emergency services for and by the community of Pikangikum, protecting life, land, and property with courage, selflessness, and respect, grounded in First Nation values, the Seven Grandfather Teachings, and service to others.

VISION

We envision a strong, self-determined, and culturally grounded fire and emergency service that reflects the spirit of Pikangikum; vigilant like the eagle, balanced like the Medicine Wheel, and steadfast in protecting our people.

Our goal is to build a department that is disciplined, dedicated, prepared, and respected, serving as modern guardians of community safety while honouring Indigenous identity, sovereignty, and tradition.

VALUES

Our Values are grounded in the Seven Grandfather Teachings:

Respect

We honour our community, our leadership, our elders, and one another. We treat every person we serve with dignity.

Courage

We respond when others cannot. We act decisively and bravely in the face of danger.

Honesty

We operate with transparency, accountability, and integrity in governance and operations.

Humility

We serve with humility, remembering that our strength and skills are gifts to be used in service of the community.

Wisdom

We train, prepare, and make sound decisions grounded in knowledge, experience, and cultural understanding.

Love

We protect our people because they are our family. Service is rooted in care for the community.

Truth

We commit to continuous improvement, accurate reporting, and honest reflection in training and response.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗸𝘂𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝘈 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘣𝘰𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.

"Every element in our crest was chosen intentionally.

It reflects both 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and the 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 it serves."

𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁. 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀

A well recognized and historic symbol of the fire service, representing courage, protection, professionalism, service to others and duty.

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 (Black, White, Yellow, Red)

Grounded in Indigenous teachings, for us the Medicine Wheel and these colours reflect balance, life stages, direction, health, wellness, and community.

𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀

Respectfully representing the Pikangikum community symbol, the eagle symbolizes vision, strength, and spiritual awareness and communication with the Creator. It represents leadership that sees beyond the immediate and protects the people.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁

A practical symbol of fire department and infrastructure with needed training, knowledge, skills and tools of the trade.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

Acknowledges the "all hazard", rescue, medical and life-saving responsibilities

𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬

This Pikangikum Fire crest represents the structure, governance, preparedness, and cultural respect in symbolic ways. It reflects a department built with purpose, mission, vision and values; respectful of the 7 Grandfather Teachings.

𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘

To learn more about how Pikangikum Fire is strengthening standards, governance, and community safety:

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