IAFF Canada
Representing more than 23,000 professional fire fighters across eight provinces and two territories, IAFF is a strong, unified voice to advance the profession and advocate for fire fighters' safety and rights on Parliament Hill.
Political action is the backbone of a union's political strength. Fire fighters are learning that what they win at the bargaining table can be lost by a simple action of the government. Fire fighters must respond with political action.
FIREPAC Canada is your number-one tool for political action. It gives Canadian IAFF members a loud and clear voice in the legislative arena, and funds also used to support fire fighter-friendly candidates in the heat of an election campaign.
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Canada’s professional fire fighters are proud to serve their communities. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) represents more than 23,000 professional fire fighters across eight provinces and two territories, men and women who risk their lives and their safety to protect the lives and property of their fellow citizens and to protect our national infrastructure. Today’s professional fire fighter does a lot more than fight fires. In cities across Canada, professional fire fighters use existing personnel, vehicles and training to respond quickly to serious medical emergencies, and additional training and skills to respond to a variety of emergencies.
Eight Provinces. Two Territories. ONE Voice.
Local leaders representing professional fire fighters from across Canada adopted six resolutions at the IAFF Biennial Canadian Policy Conference, held July 12-15 in Calgary, that address a number of important public safety, fire fighter safety and IAFF policy issues. In addition to dealing with six resolutions, delegates also participated in information sessions on topics such as EMS, post-traumatic stress, federal election strategy and strategic communications.
With the upcoming federal election as a backdrop, 125 professional fire fighters from across Canada descended on Parliament Hill April 26-29 to raise a number of important fire fighter and public safety issues with MPs and Senators as part of the IAFF’s 22nd Canadian Legislative Conference. This year, the IAFF is lobbying the Canadian government to establish a national Public Safety Officer Compensation (PSOC) benefit for the families of fallen fire fighters, amend the National Building Code of Canada to improve fire fighter and public safety and develop a National Action Plan to deal with post-traumatic stress among first responders.
In addition to preferred rates, TD Insurance now offers more to IAFF members in Canada with a new FREE membership that lets you access dealer invoice price reports on new cars, including non-advertised discounts, which can help you save money.
An IAFF local in British Columbia is taking advantage of the beautiful and rugged scenery in its midst to give disabled people outdoor experiences they’ll never forget, experiences that wouldn’t be possible without help from the right people.
Canadian IAFF locals raised a total of $1,346,876 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada in fiscal year 2014-15 through rooftop campouts, golf tournaments, boot drives and other events. In all, 115 locals raised funds for MDC during the year
The most effective way to lobby an elected representative is a face-to-face meeting. When deciding to do so, there are several rules and protocol to keep in mind, whether the meeting is in Ottawa, in the member's riding or with your provincial or municipal elected representatives.
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IAFF Canadian Office
403-350 Sparks St.
Ottawa ON K1R 7S8
(613) 567-8988
canada@iaff.org
403-350 Sparks St.
Ottawa ON K1R 7S8
(613) 567-8988
canada@iaff.org
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