You know - things in life can really suck. Like losing a good friend and a great man to cancer. RIP Chris Francescone. You touched and improved so many lives, always doing so with a laugh and a smile. You will be missed. Say hi to Quinn for us.

The world needs more men like Chris Francescone, not less. Rest in peace my friend.

Nice work by our members IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada International Association of Fire Fighters OPFFA - ottawa.ctvnews.ca/smiths-falls-o…

Firefighter recounts heroic rescue of teen who fell through thin ice | CBC.ca - goo.gl/alerts/4LCe62 #GoogleAlerts

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Firefighter Eric Einagel returning to OFS after not-guilty decision | CBC News - goo.gl/alerts/S9AkQ7 #GoogleAlerts

IAFF secures reaccreditation by Pro Board to continue training - goo.gl/alerts/2ryw24 #GoogleAlerts

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of IAFF Eastern Region Trustee Mark Ouellette after a brave battle with cancer. Mark’s dedication to the fire service, his union, and his family was unwavering. Please keep the Ouellette family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Santoro: Toronto airport crash should be a wakeup call for Ottawa - goo.gl/alerts/UvkqQG #GoogleAlerts

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Firefighter Brayden McCleary. Brayden was a dedicated member of the Cambridge Fire Department, known for his unwavering kindness, generous spirit, and a sense of humour that could light up any room. Rest easy Brayden.

Manitoba firefighters advocate for psychological safety in new workplace legislation - goo.gl/alerts/m7K8WE #GoogleAlerts

Mississauga firefighters are without a contract; the chief is gone; the City is stalling on neg - goo.gl/alerts/DUPxiN #GoogleAlerts

As fire truck prices hit $2 million, US firefighters demand an antitrust probe | Reuters - goo.gl/alerts/Yq4GXY #GoogleAlerts

IAFF launch new Committee for female health and safety - goo.gl/alerts/MGXrpP #GoogleAlerts

Great 6 days of IAFF RTI training in Timmis, ON. Instructors from US & CA trained 75+ career & POC ffs. RTI Instructors, John Mavrinac, Shawn Landry, Nick Pettigrew, Kyle McClymont, Collin Desjardins (not in the photo), Brian Dodge, JP Adams, & Johnny Davidson.

St. Catharines Club donates $50K to St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial - goo.gl/alerts/nhoQqW #GoogleAlerts

Ottawa fire fighter donates liver: 'I feel very fortunate to have been chosen' - IAFF - goo.gl/alerts/GDJ2tS #GoogleAlerts

Central York Fire Services chosen to join North American wellness task force - goo.gl/alerts/6778qy #GoogleAlerts