Canada - IAFF

Jun 26, 2026
Alberta backs down from fire-based EMS overhaul after IAFF advocacy

Alberta has canceled a proposed EMS restructuring in the wake of IAFF advocacy and fierce public backlash.

Canada

EMS

Labor Wins

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Jun 18, 2026
Lessons from Dad

Three second-generation fire fighters share the advice their fathers passed down – and it continues to guide them on every call.

Canada

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Jun 16, 2026
Canada strengthens penalties for assaults on fire fighters, paramedics in major IAFF legislative victory

The new law follows a multi-year IAFF campaign to address rising violence against fire fighters and paramedics, particularly during emergency medical responses.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Occupational Safety

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Jun 12, 2026
Fredericton fire fighter wins NHL award for youth mentorship program

Local 1053 member Doug Grandy’s Rink Rebels program provides hockey training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for girls

Canada

Giving Back

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Jun 5, 2026
Calgary approves Canada’s first Fire Services Committee

Long sought by Local 255, the new committee will give the fire service a stronger voice in decisions affecting staffing, apparatus, infrastructure, and public safety.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

Political Action – Canada

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May 27, 2026
IAFF urges Canada to strengthen support for fallen responders, emergency preparedness in federal budget

Ahead of Canada’s next federal budget, the IAFF is calling for updates to line-of-duty benefits, expanded HazMat training, and investments in emergency preparedness.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

LODD

Occupational Safety

Political Action – Canada

Training

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May 14, 2026
IAFF candidates secure sweeping victories in New Brunswick municipal elections

Political action helped former IAFF leaders win seats on Riverview and Fredericton councils following Monday’s elections.

Canada

Political Action – Canada

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May 8, 2026
Canadian fire fighters raise $1.1 million for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Funds support research, advocacy and direct services for Canadians living with neuromuscular disorders.

Canada

Giving Back

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Apr 28, 2026
Remembering St. John’s, NL Local 1075 President James ‘Jim’ O’Toole

A leader in the fight for occupational cancer protections, O’Toole helped change the law for fire fighters across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Canada

Cancer

Occupational Safety

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Apr 24, 2026
IAFF presses federal action on emerging risks facing fire fighters in Canada

IAFF members from across Canada gathered on Parliament Hill to meet with federal leaders on lithium-ion fires, increased benefits for fallen members, and aviation safety.

Canada

Legislation – Canada

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