After a Fall River, MA, fire that killed 9, the IAFF urges city leaders to meet national staffing standards. “Had they been staffed properly, there would’ve been 8 more fire fighters making rescues & lives would have been saved,” said Edward A. Kelly. brnw.ch/21wU8R7

Lapse in training keeps firefighters' ladder truck out of service - Sudbury News - goo.gl/alerts/iDTjZQ #GoogleAlerts

Kudos to Sudbury Firefighters President for demanding accountability. A sidelined ladder truck due to a training lapse isn’t just a mistake—it’s a risk to public and firefighter safety. Leadership means speaking up.

Hit my 10th blood donation today ! As part of the Brantford Fire Fighters team, we’ve pledged 20 donations this year. Each donation can save up to 3 lives. #GiveBlood

Thank you to the Ontario government for investing in firefighter safety. Doubling the Fire Protection Grant is an important step in ensuring crews across the province have the resources needed to work safely and protect our communities. #Firefighters #OnPoli

Brantford Fire Station No. 1 (1954–2000) Once the city’s fire HQ on Greenwich Street, it was demolished in 2010. Kicking off our series on the history of Brantford’s fire stations.

Reminder to all #OPFFA Locals: Registration is now open for the 2025 DeFazio Taylor Seminar taking place in Toronto, October 5–9. Don’t miss this important week of training & development.

Brantford’s Station No. 2 at 311 St. Paul Ave opened in 1960, bringing professional firefighting to the north end. It closed in 2020 with the move to Fairview Dr.—a landmark in our city’s fire service history.

On Labour Day, we honour the efforts of all workers who keep our communities moving forward. #LabourDay2025

Today in Ottawa, our Local stood in solemn tribute at the Canadian Firefighters Memorial. This year, we etched three more of our own onto the wall—members who gave their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. #Brantford

🚨 Brantford’s new Fire Station #2 opened in 2020 at Fairview Dr., replacing the 1960 hall on St. Paul Ave. Modern upgrades include a community room, museum, and safer living quarters — progress our growing city needs. #Brantford

Firefighters have our backs. It was a pleasure to address members of the OPFFA at their recent Health and Safety Seminar. Under the leadership of Premier Doug Ford, our government will always prioritize the safety of the firefighters who work every day to protect Ontario —

A great week at the OPFFA DeFazio Taylor Seminar — always an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen the work we do for our members. Thank you to Minister Michael Kerzner for having our backs — and to those who continue to support firefighter safety across Ontario

IAFF call on Canadian government to protect firefighters - Fire & Safety Journal Americas - goo.gl/alerts/68jKp1 #GoogleAlerts

Fire Ground Survival training has strengthened firefighter safety and public safety in Brantford. Every skill learned helps ensure our firefighters make it home after every shift — and our community stays protected. Michael Kerzner Doug Ford David Piccini Will Bouma

🚒 Our firefighters are training in high-angle rescue, meeting Ontario’s 2022 mandatory certification (O. Reg 343/22) standards. Without our own training centre, we’re grateful to partner with County of Brant, Six Nations, & Southwest Fire Academy.

Last year, Andrea Horwath stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us in Hamilton, thanking Premier Ford and our government for investing $3.6 million to train nearly 4,000 workers through the Skills Development Fund. Today, Marit Stiles refuses to support investments like these. We

Governments Of Canada and Manitoba Strengthening Justice for Canada's First Responders - goo.gl/alerts/GK5VXz #GoogleAlerts

Great turnout from the community at today’s Remembrance Day ceremony. An honour to march and debut our new Honour Guard. #LestWeForget

This Remembrance Day, we pause to honour those who served and sacrificed for our freedom. A look back at our Pumper 911 tribute from 2019 — a lasting reminder of what it means to remember. 🇨🇦 #LestWeForget