Canada - IAFF

Nov 26, 2024
Supporting men’s health in the fire service for Movember

This November, fire fighters across Canada and the U.S. are growing mustaches to support Movember, a global initiative focused on men’s health and well-being.

Canada

Cancer

Giving Back

Wellness and Fitness

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Nov 22, 2024
Vancouver Canucks celebrate local heroes at second annual Firefighters Night

Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes – grandson of a New York City fire fighter – was presented with a special helmet on behalf of Kelowna, BC Local 953, Whistler Fire Rescue Services and Whistler, BC Local 3944.

Canada

Events

Giving Back

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Oct 31, 2024
B.C. fire fighters poised for major advance in cancer legislation with NDP win

IAFF affiliates in British Columbia are on track for a groundbreaking advance in presumptive cancer legislation after the New Democratic Party (NDP) Government secured majority status in the wake of the Oct. 19 provincial election.

Canada

Cancer

Legislation – Canada

Political Action – Canada

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Sep 27, 2024
Kamloops BC fire fighters make advances in new collective agreement

Members of Kamloops, BC Local 913 are welcoming a new collective agreement that not only improves wages, overtime and officer premiums, but also moves them to 24 hour-shifts and provides important advances in extended health benefits including mental health services.

Canada

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

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Aug 15, 2024
IAFF proposes new emergency management plan for Canada

The IAFF has proposed an innovative new partnership with the Government of Canada that would significantly enhance the nation’s resiliency in the face of major disasters.

Canada

Training

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Aug 6, 2024
Surrey Fire Fighters give back through donations and community support

The Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society (SFFCS) has made a substantial impact on local health care and community support over the past 30 years.

Canada

Events

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Jul 15, 2024
Muscular Dystrophy Canada celebrates 70-year fire fighter partnership with fundraising challenge

70 years ago, Muscular Dystrophy Canada was founded. IAFF affiliates in Canada continue to serve its original mission of combating neuromuscular disease to this day.

Canada

Wellness and Fitness

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Apr 19, 2024
Canadian Government doubles funding to RTI program

Canada

Training

Wildfire

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Apr 19, 2024
Delegates drive issues forward at largest-ever Canadian Legislative Conference

Canada

Legislation – US

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Mar 5, 2024
Legislation to deter violence against fire fighters, paramedics advances in Canadian Parliament

Legislation aimed at deterring violence against on-duty fire fighters and paramedics reached an important milestone Wednesday after it passed a Third Reading vote unanimously in the House of Commons.

Canada

Legislation – US

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