Canada - IAFF

Feb 10, 2026
Saskatoon paramedics take job action after two years without a contract

Emergency services will continue as Local 3270 pushes for a contract to stabilize emergency care.

Canada

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

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Feb 6, 2026
CSA Group chooses IAFF experts for wildland safety workshops

The virtual sessions will focus on occupational hazards and training effectiveness.

Canada

Occupational Safety

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Jan 30, 2026
Whitby fire fighters to unveil memorial honoring line-of-duty deaths

The monument – debuting on the 175th anniversary of Whitby Fire & Emergency Services – reflects an ongoing commitment to fire fighter health and safety.

Canada

Giving Back

LODD

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Jan 23, 2026
Retired Canadian battalion chief and IAFF union leader, Dennis Lloyd, dies

Former Winnipeg, Manitoba Local 867 president and IAFF leader leaves a legacy of service, leadership, and solidarity.

Canada

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Jan 8, 2026
Alberta Locals secure four-person minimum staffing in new contracts

Edmonton and Lethbridge fire fighters win contract language guaranteeing four-person crews.

Canada

Collective Bargaining

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Dec 22, 2025
Winnipeg agrees to historic staffing boost following IAFF-backed campaign

Winnipeg, Man. fire fighters are celebrating a historic victory for public and fire fighter safety in the wake of a months-long, IAFF-supported campaign to increase staffing in the city.

Canada

Labor Wins

Occupational Safety

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Dec 19, 2025
2025 RECAP: IAFF continues delivering real wins for fire fighter health, safety, and retirement

From restoring retirement security, to working toward safer staffing goals, fair apparatus markets, and stronger health protections, the IAFF is delivering real change for IAFF members and the communities they serve.

Canada

Labor Wins

Legislation – US

PFAS

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Dec 19, 2025
Blood Tribe Emergency Services joins IAFF as 200th Canadian Local and first First Nation affiliate

The IAFF is celebrating the addition of its 200th Canadian Local and the first affiliate to represent First Nation members.

Canada

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Dec 12, 2025
Canadian affiliates recognized by Muscular Dystrophy Canada

The charity, which Canadian IAFF affiliates have been supporting since 1954, has also launched a new fire fighters webpage that recognizes support from the firefighting community and includes resources to help with fundraising initiatives.

Canada

Giving Back

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Dec 5, 2025
Fire truck delays and rising costs strain Canada’s fire service

Ridiculous wait times and soaring prices for new fire engines. It’s not just inconvenient; it’s dangerous.

Canada

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