The monument – debuting on the 175th anniversary of Whitby Fire & Emergency Services – reflects an ongoing commitment to fire fighter health and safety.
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.
More than 100 federal fire fighters received direct assistance through the IAFF’s Adopt a Family program, coordinated by 16th District Field Service Representative Joe Love.
Fire fighters and emergency medical workers across the IAFF strengthen community ties through food drives, kindness campaigns, and toy drive traditions.
From funding research and care centers to advocacy on Capitol Hill, IAFF members help families living with neuromuscular diseases live longer, stronger lives through annual Fill the Boot campaigns.
A long-running collaboration between Wooster, OH Local 764 and the city prioritizes fire safety through proactive risk reduction, especially for vulnerable residents.