Our Canadian Policy Conference delegates just adopted six resolutions that address public & firefighter safety and IAFF policy ‪#‎democracy‬
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It was a pleasure to have Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi talk to our Canadian Policy Conference delegates this morning.
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We're extremely honoured to have Harry Leslie Smith and the Harry's Last Stand National Tour at our conference today. ‪#‎StandUpForProgress‬
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Thank you Karen, Shanaya and Ishan for reminding firefighters why we should keep working hard for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
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IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger was in Calgary this morning to address our Biennial Canadian Policy Conference. 115 delegates here from across Canada. Democracy in action!
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Saskatoon FFs assisting in La Ronge battling intense forest fires. http://ow.ly/PkQtL @iaffnewsdesk
Saskatoon firefighter Lieutenant Bruce Siemens is seeing and feeling the forest fires at close range in La Ronge.
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If munitions are stored in urban areas, fire protection can't be in question. http://bit.ly/1JCn0hs
On Thursday, city firefighters, local politicians, Halifax and DND officials met in Bedford to express concerns about a DND review they fear will reduce fire...
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Quick response to kitchen fire by Wasaga Beach, Ont. firefighters. Media reports $25,000 damage. Better question: how much was saved? http://bit.ly/1dA7zYM
UPDATED - An open pot of oil on a stovetop led to a call for firefighters at a Wasaga Beach home, Wednesday night.
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Happy Canada Day - Stay Safe and enjoy our beautiful country! @IAFFNewsDesk
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Whether you own or rent, home insurance matters. Our affinity partner, TD Insurance, can help you select coverage that fits your needs: Iaff.tdinsurance.com
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Firefighters' 24-hr shifts equal the same 42-hour workweek as other shifts and are proven safe. There is no reason for Ottawa to shy away from implementing them. http://bit.ly/1InGLI0
Is the city governing by optics?
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  • Paul Boyle More Fire departments are moving to the 24 hour shift, none are moving to split shifts, it is easier to manage, neutral or decreased sick leave. Better for management and the firefighters.
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  • Trevor Pinkerton The only people that complain are people that are jealous or just don't understand the shift. It is a shift that is safer for the firefighter from a sleep deprivation point of view. From a city point of view it is cheaper. Yes cheaper! There is only on...See More
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