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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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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Six-storey woodframe buildings pose fire risk, says Edmonton fire chief:http://bit.ly/1R92J1Q
Edmonton fire chief Ken Block is worried about changes to the national building code allowing the construction of six-storey wood-frame apartments and...
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Kudos to these Ottawa residents for questioning a city plan to close a fire station and increase response times http://bit.ly/1R5yKb4
Alta Vista residents had some tough questions Monday evening over a plan to consolidate two fire stations in their neighbourhood. Ottawa Fire Chief Gerry...
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A majority of firefighters’ contracts are freely negotiated. Here’s another great example from Kelowna, BC: http://bit.ly/1J2dvrG
Long-term labour peace between the City of Kelowna and its professional firefighters has been reached.
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Exciting advance in EMS patient care in Delta, BC: firefighters can now do more before ambulance arrives: http://bit.ly/1IfaMW0
The Delta Fire Department will be one of the first in t ...
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See Harry Leslie Smith's Canada AM appearance here:http://bit.ly/1GiYRs0 National tour starts Thursday in Victoria BC, sponsored by IAFF Canada!
Author Harry Leslie Smith writes about the importance of engaging and inspiring youth in 'Harry's Last Stand'.
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Learning from Bill Cannata how to work with a person on the Autism spectrum in emergency situations. Autism Awareness for First responders. Bill will be here for the next few days teaching our front line crews. http://firerescueautism.com
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A year later and Winnipeg still benefits from a great EMS system. Another award this year for community paramedicine!
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EARLIER IN 2015
Condolences to the family & colleagues of Const. Daniel Woodall. Ultimate sacrifice made. http://bit.ly/1S1hyG4
Const. Daniel Woodall, 35, was killed and Sgt. Jason Harley was injured Monday night as Edmonton police officers executed a search warrant.
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London, Ont. firefighters share difficult experiences in 'Beyond the Call' PTSD awareness video. It hits home. http://bit.ly/1KR6eLG
The London Professional Fire Fighters Association, partnering with the London Fire Department and Fanshawe College are proud to release " Beyond The Call ", ...
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