IAFF Canada
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The G&M prints an eviscerated IAFF response to Wente's op-ed. No fair play, ignore our true facts. http://ow.ly/Nkqi3 @globeandmail @MargaretWente @opffa
This week’s Talking Point – firefighters. Plus, letters to the editor
Firefighters are ‘brave people,’ but they are underworked and overpaid, especially in small towns, The Globe’s Margaret Wente wrote. Readers, print...
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IAFF Canada
Yesterday at 10:38am · 
"You will likely hate this, but you should read it anyway": Dave Statter provides a U.S. viewpoint on the Wente column, and some good advice too: http://bit.ly/1AjEE6e
You will likely hate this, but you should read it anyway - Statter911
Columnist says firefighters are underworked and overpaid
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IAFF Canada
May 20 at 3:40pm · 
In the market for a new vehicle? TD Insurance, has a handy tool that allows you to compare insurance premiums for different vehicles. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/1dAoRWo
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May 20 at 2:10pm · Edited · 
CTV interview with off-duty firefighter who saved a man trapped in a fiery Toronto housing complex, with exclusive video: http://bit.ly/1FBqiQE
Off-duty firefighter saves trapped victim
A man trying to escape an east-end fire was rescued by an off-duty Toronto firefighter who was passing by at the right time.
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IAFF Canada
May 20 at 12:01pm · 
Off-duty firefighter rescues a person from Toronto house fire: http://bit.ly/1Sd5bb3
Off-duty firefighter rescues 1 at 2-alarm fire on Carlton Street
A two-alarm fire broken out at a home on Carlton Street this morning, where an off-duty firefighter rescued someone at the scene.
CBC.CA
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IAFF Canada
May 20 at 10:24am · 
More opinion on the @globeandmail's misleading column on firefighters: http://bit.ly/1cOLTrQ
Firefighters deserve every penny
I just finished reading Margaret Wente’s article in The Globe and Mail about how firefighters are one of the “best-paid guys around” Lots of time off to go fishing, hunting or run your own business...
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IAFF Canada
May 19 at 4:35pm · 
Our full response to Margaret Wente and the @globeandmail's latest baseless attack on firefighters: http://www.iaff.org/canada/globe.pdf
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IAFF Canada
May 15 at 6:30pm · 
Watch Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association President Carmen Santoro pour cold water on the Fraser Institute's ridiculous report on firefighters: http://www.chch.com/shows/squareoff/
Square Off
Mark Hebscher and Liz West debate the issues of the day, challenging the experts and holding leaders to account. No subject is off-limits. And...
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IAFF Canada
May 14 at 3:17pm · 
ICYMI: CBC News video coverage of ‪#‎PTSD‬ among first responders and the IAFF's call for a National Action Plan: http://bit.ly/1bP9LL4
PTSD a nightmare for many first responders
The International Association of Firefighters is lobbying federal politicians for a national PTSD strategy for first responders, including guidelines on how first responders can access help.
CBC.CA
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IAFF Canada
May 13 at 10:15am · 
Pickering, Ont. firefighters will soon carry and administer epinephrine in response to being called to an increasing number of severe allergic reactions. Pickering firefighters brought this initiative forward! http://bit.ly/1L1V57W
Pickering fire crews will soon carry EpiPens
PICKERING -- Since Pickering fire crews are getting more and more requests to help people experiencing a severe allergic reaction, local firetrucks will soon be equipped with EpiPens to treat these episodes.
DURHAMREGION.COM|BY DURHAM REGION DAILY
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May 13 at 9:37am · 
We're lobbying for a National Action Plan for ‪#‎PTSD‬. See link & watch CBC Ottawa tonight for details http://bit.ly/1bP9LL4
PTSD a nightmare for many first responders
The International Association of Firefighters is lobbying federal politicians for a national PTSD strategy for first responders, including guidelines on how first responders can access help.
CBC.CA
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May 13 at 9:16am · 
Editor's blog
The Fraser Institute bulletin that says the number of firefighters is increasing while fires decrease is grossly out of context, writes Laura King. Read what's missing.
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May 12 at 10:59am · 
Saskatoon Fire Department kept busy with multiple calls: http://bit.ly/1H1c6vb
Saskatoon's fire department kept busy with multiple calls
Saskatoon’s fire department has posted a busy 24 hours.
CBC.CA
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May 11 at 9:11pm · 
The Fraser is called out by the IAFF, cherry picking statistics to try to slander the the work Fire Fighters do. Besides the errant statistics, the logic makes no sense. If the number of fires had gone up they would be saying more fire fighters don't make a difference. They chastise us for being effective. Go figure.
http://www.pressprogress.ca/…/misleading-fraser-institute-r…
"Misleading" Fraser Institute report on firefighters goes up in smoke | Press Progress
Firefighters are pouring cold water on a "misleading" new report from the Fraser Institute.
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