FIREPAC – Canada
FIREPAC is a political action committee (PAC) that is connected to the IAFF. It is made up of voluntary contributions.
FIREPAC Canada
Every decision about your job is influenced by someone who was either elected or appointed. FIREPAC helps fire fighters build relationships with decision makers and communicate with the voters who elect them.
FIREPAC Canada is a powerful tool that gives Canadian IAFF members a loud and clear voice in the legislative arena. At the federal level, FIREPAC Canada utilizes funds raised by individual member contributions to educate members and politicians about issues of importance to professional fire fighters and at the local and provincial levels, FIREPAC Canada funds are also used to support fire fighter-friendly candidates in the heat of an election campaign.
FIREPAC Canada supports those who will support fire fighter issues, and who will speak out in support of professional fire fighters and their families.
IAFF members in Canada are encouraged to make voluntary contributions to FIREPAC every year to ensure the voice of professional fire fighters is heard loud and clear at all levels of government.
Without funds to educate or support our friends in the political arena, the IAFF will not be able to make its voice heard before critically important decisions that affect fire fighter and public safety are made.
IAFF members can also make their voluntary FIREPAC Canada contributions through a check-off program if their local offers one. It’s a payroll deduction system, similar to a dues check-off, through which a fire fighter authorizes periodic paycheque deductions.
Please note that due to federal law, FIREPAC Canada contributions are not tax deductible.
FAQs
What is FIREPAC Canada?
FIREPAC is the IAFF Canada political action fund. It is funded by voluntary contributions, and it is used to support local, provincial, and federal candidates, legislative efforts, and ballot initiatives
What Does FIREPAC help us fight for?
FIREPAC helps us hold and gain ground on issues that are important for fire fighters, such as, healthcare, adequate staffing, improving tools and equipment, and securing a safe, healthy environment both on and off the job. FIREPAC supports efforts to address these issues at all levels of government
Who can contribute to FIREPAC?
For the program to be strong and effective, all IAFF provincial and local leaders and active and active retired members are encouraged to participate.
How Has FIREPAC Helped Me or My Union?
FIREPAC contributions have helped us fight for your health, safety and benefits through increasing our influence at every level of government across every part of the country. Specifically, FIREPAC has helped to achieve:
- Government funding for IAFF Canada HazMat & CBRNE training initiative
- Government funding for IAFF Canada HazMat & CBRNE training initiative
- Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
- National Action Plan on Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries for First Responders
- Responding to the Interface (RTI): wildland urban interface response training using IAFF training
program
- Bill C-224 – National Framework to Address Occupational Cancer in Fire Fighters
- Petition to ban PFAS from firefighting gear and foams
- Bill C-321 – Stricter penalties for assaults against on-duty fire fighters and paramedics
- M-96 – Strengthening Canada’s airport firefighting regulations
I am not really political. Why do I need to contribute to FIREPAC?
At its core, FIREPAC is not just about politics – it is about your job, your family, and our union. Contributing to FIREPAC is an easy way to support meaningful work that improves the health, safety, and lives of fire fighters. Every leader and member is encouraged to contribute.
How do I contribute?
You can make a one time or recurring contribution here!