PPFA Official Statement

We stand in solidarity with PPFA and their official statement regarding Councillor Robinson’s Black History Month Op-Ed.

'Alarming' federal study shows how firefighter gear releases forever chemicals on the job - goo.gl/alerts/gTLtJx #GoogleAlerts

A quote from AFHTO Advancing Primary Care Teams on Ontario's 2024 Budget, Building a Better Ontario. #ONBudget2024

The #OPFFA Board of Directors is proud to announce the unanimous endorsement of brother Fred LeBlanc for IAFF 13th District Vice President International Association of Fire Fighters IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada Fred LeBlanc

Congratulations to Sault Firefighters on being the first #fire department in #Canada to be issued #PFAS free firefighting gear. This is a giant step towards keeping first responders safe from #cancer causing chemicals OPFFA IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada International Association of Fire Fighters Fred LeBlanc

🔥 Today in #IAFF history, General President W.H. “Howie” McClennan cut the ribbon to open the IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada office in Ottawa, ON, in 1969. The office serves 27,800 members and organizes events like the Canadian Legislative Conference and the Biennial Canadian Policy Conference.

Happening now: West Division DRPS Community Safety Day and #PickeringFire Open house. Located at 1700 Zents Drive in Pickering from 10am-2pm. We already have some junior officers and firefighters on scene meeting sparky the firedog. We hope to see you here!

Today 30 Ontario firefighters will be tested to see if they have learned the skills to navigate mayday scenarios. #FireGroundSurvival International Association of Fire Fighters #OPFFA2024

🚒🔥30 #OPFFA firefighters earned their Fire Ground Survival Instructor Certification last week! They’re now equipped to share their skills and knowledge with colleagues. Another way the OPFFA keeps our firefighters safe. #TrainingExcellence IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada CTV News Toronto

Canada's airport firefighting regulations put the public and fire fighters at risk. Please like and share to urge Transport Canada to recognize M-96 and update the regulations to meet @ICAO standards now! cbc.ca/news/canada/ne… IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada International Association of Fire Fighters

Yesterday Occ. Disease Chair Gavin Jacklyn and I had the honour of attending Queens Park to witness Royal Assent for Bill 190 (Working for Workers 5). On behalf of OPFFA Members thank you Doug Ford David Piccini Ontario Politics

Honoured to co-chair The Pearson Centre Leadership Awards on behalf of IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada International Association of Fire Fighters James Reed Oshawa Fire Fighters Oakville PFFA Toronto Firefighters

Ontario set to expand cancer coverage for firefighters cp24.com/politics/queen…

Neil Delory - The Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer supportthepmcf.ca/ui/Ride25/part…

Delegates listening intently to Canadian Political Analysis at #ALTS25 in New Orleans. Obviously a very dynamic time in Canadian politics!

🎉 Big congrats to our VP Joe Triff, 1 of 4 affiliate leaders in North America to receive the Generals’ Award for Excellence in Leadership at #ALTS25 in New Orleans! Joe’s dedication to #hfxfirefighters & our community is unmatched. Well deserved! 👏🔥 #UnionProud

🔥In Week 3 of #FireFighterCancerAwarenessMonth, explore resources for emotional and professional support when confronted with a cancer diagnosis in the fire service. iaff.org/cancer-awarene…

Not Forgotten: Firefighter Bruce Arthur Catchpole. Died in the Line of Duty. -January 26, 1964 #LODD #OTD #onthisdayinTOfire Link to Arthur's BIO bit.ly/48bvQl7