
Matthew Pegg
Senior Municipal Governance and Emergency Services Consultant
Matthew Pegg is a transformational leader and strategic advisor with deep expertise in emergency management, public safety operations, crisis leadership, and organizational change. Renowned for his ability to navigate high-stakes environments, Matt helps clients implement practical, scalable solutions that align strategy, operations, and community outcomes.
As part of the TSI team, Matt applies his decades of experience leading complex, multi-jurisdictional initiatives—from designing large-scale incident management systems to delivering high-impact public safety strategies. He specializes in building resilient organizations, supporting executive decision-making, and achieving consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Matt is also a recognized expert in mental health and wellness strategy for public safety personnel and a globally respected keynote speaker on crisis leadership, resilience, and change management. His strength lies in turning complexity into clarity—offering clients trusted guidance grounded in ethics, evidence, and experience.
Current Responsibilities
Senior Consultant
Years of Experience
32+
Location
Ontario
Qualifications
Public Management – Schulich School of Business
Fire Service Administration – Dalhousie University
Fire Service Leadership – Dalhousie University
Industrial Relations – Queen’s University
Professional Designations
CMMIII – FSE
Executive Chief Fire Officer (ECFO)
NFPA PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1001
1006
1021
1031
1033
1035
1041
Professional Experience
- Chief Operating Officer – Warrior Health – 2024-Present
- Professional Keynote Speaker – Speakers Spotlight – 2024-Present
- Fire Chief & General Manager – Toronto Fire Services – 2016-2024
- COVID-19 Incident Commander – City of Toronto – 2020-2022
- General Manager – Emergency Management – City of Toronto – 2018-2022
- Deputy Fire Chief – Toronto Fire Services – 2013-2016
- Deputy Fire Chief – Brampton Fire and Emergency Services – 2008-2013
- Deputy Fire Chief – Ajax Fire and Emergency Services – 2002-2008
- Deputy Fire Chief – Georgina Fire Department – 2001-2002
- Corporate Pilot – CPG Aerospace – 2000-2006 (Part Time)
- Chief Training Officer – Georgina Fire Department – 1997-2001
- Firefighter – Georgina Fire Department – 1992-1997
Achievements
- King Charles III Coronation Medal – 2025
- President’s Award – Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs – 2022
- 6th Most Influential Person in Toronto – Toronto Life – 2020
- Fire Service Long Service Medal – Province of Ontario – 2017
- President’s Award – Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs – 2016
- Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal – Government of Canada – 2012
- Heroism and Community Service Medal – Firehouse Magazine – 1996
- Ontario Medal of Firefighter Bravery – Province of Ontario – 1996