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Jun 27, 2025
IAFF union leaders elected to represent Canadians on Human Relations Committee
Oshawa, ON Local 465 President Peter Dyson and Vancouver, BC Local 18 President Katrina Davison were elected to represent Canada.- news
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Jun 26, 2025
Fire fighters have many ways to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada, says charity’s CEO
Canadian IAFF affiliates raise funds every year for Muscular Dystrophy Canada through rooftop campouts and other initiatives. But fire fighters can also support MDC’s mission by volunteering for positions on its board and on committees, or by just being there for those affected by neuromuscular disorders, says the charity’s CEO.- news
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Jun 6, 2025
Canadian IAFF members recognized as champions of mental health
The honour is based on criteria including individual nominees’ impact on the mental health of their organization and community, the number of people they have impacted, and their commitment to decreasing mental health stigma.- news
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Jun 2, 2025
Ottawa fire fighter donates liver: ‘I feel very fortunate to have been chosen’
Fire fighter and Local 162 Vice President Genna McMillan said it didn’t cross her mind to not put her name forward when she learned another fire fighter was in need of a living liver donor.- news
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May 9, 2025
New committee launches for female health and safety
Sixteen members of the new committee met at the IAFF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to discuss ways to improve the health and safety of female fire fighters and EMS professionals.- news
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Apr 29, 2025
IAFF prepares to bring legislative priorities forward with new Canadian parliament
The IAFF is mobilizing to advance key fire fighter safety and labor priorities with Canada’s new parliament and Prime Minister following the federal election.- news
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Apr 17, 2025
Fernie B.C. fire fighters honour their past, brick by brick
The discovery of signatures behind a brick wall in a decommissioned firehall stirred memories about the history of the city’s fire department and its fire fighters.- news
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Apr 16, 2025
Quebec expands cancer coverage for fire fighters
The addition of six types of cancer to the list of those deemed occupational in fire fighters brings the province’s total to 15.- news
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Apr 3, 2025
Halifax agrees to cancer screening program for fire fighters, 20 new hires
A significant health and safety advance was approved unanimously by Regional Council in the wake of advocacy from IAFF Local 268 during recent budget deliberations. Councillors also agreed to add 20 fire fighters.- news