Our members will engage with elected lawmakers on issues that will help to protect their health and safety. #IAFFCDNLEG

The Govt. of Canada will commit $800K to fund our RTI program in the coming year. This support is critical to training structural fire fighters to respond safely to the growing threat of wildfires – and when fire fighters are safe, those we took an oath to protect are safe.

Decon is an easy way to reduce harmful carcinogens on your gear. In fact, recent research found that #decon can reduce those toxins by 85%. That’s no small number! Stay tuned for more detailed instructions on how to set up a decon station at a fire scene. #fcifightscancer

Well deserved Chris Varcoe tremendous leader and great friend. Well deserved

Visit EHN Canada's web portal at ehncanada.com/iaff to learn how our partnership helps deliver behavioural health treatment services to IAFF members.

In Toronto tonight attending Pearson Leadership Awards in honouring VCR L18 Pres Katrina Davison. Great achievement, providing leadership and inspiration. Edward A. Kelly Van Fire Fighters IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada BCPFFA Fred LeBlanc Carmen Santoro Karen Fry Mike Carter

Senior government officials, fire fighter leaders and stakeholders from across North America are on hand as our @IAFFOFFICIAL and Health Canada and PHAC Fire Fighter Cancer Workshop opens this morning in Ottawa. We have a busy two days of research sharing and collaborations planned.

Minister of Health Mark Holland Mark Holland & Parliamentary Sec Minister of Emergency Preparedness Sherry Romando Sherry Romanado starting the #firefighter occupational exposure reduction discussion in #Ottawa . IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada International Association of Fire Fighters OPFFA Health Canada and PHAC

Neil kicking off the International Association of Fire Fighters HealthCanada occupational exposure reduction conference. It’s gonna be a great day!

Thank you Mark Holland and Sherry Romanado for supporting fire fighters and the critical work of cancers within our profession. Speaking this morning in Ottawa to key stakeholders and industry with IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada

In Ottawa this morning for FF Occupational Exposure Reduction Workshop. Minister Holland & MP Romanado “having the backs of FF’s is critical to our safety and theirs”. Working to eliminate the scourge of cancer in the fire service. #IAFF

At the train station tonight for another BCHL tilt between the Coquitlam Express and xyz - Surrey Eagles.

We stand with our RCMP sisters and brothers following the tragic death of Ridge Meadows RCMP Cst. Frederick (Rick) O'Brien and injuries to two others in Coquitlam, BC. The #IAFF offers its deepest condolences to families, friends, and colleagues.

Attending the home opener for the Coquitlam Express against the AVBulldogs. BCHL Selina Robinson

Thinking of our sisters and brothers within the RCMP on this tragic day. To all those on the frontlines and families in support, sincerest condolences

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of four wildland fire fighters who were killed in a tragic highway accident yesterday in BC. It is a devastating tragedy.
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Today we remember, and honour the brave souls who gave of themselves to protect others. Today we continue to lose fire fighters from the effects of 9/11. Sadly the numbers continue to rise. I remember my time in NYC in the aftermath

#amateurnightapollo we are here

May God Bless CAL FIRE Local 2881 members Division Chief Josh Bischof and Fire Captain Tim Rodriguez, and their pilot, who died in last night's crash in Southern California.

Remembering the unseen scars:

On PTSD Awareness Day, the BCPFFA continues to help raise awareness on the importance of mental health support for those who serve and protect our communities.

June 27 of each year is proclaimed as PTSD Awareness Day.