Before business begins on the #IAFF57 Convention floor, we pay tribute to those we’ve lost. Guided by the past, we keep an eye on the future, thanks to the vision of Edward A. Kelly, “Wherever the fight takes us.”

📢 “We live in the community we serve.” Powerful words from our VP Joe🇨🇦 👨‍🚒 during his interview with Global Halifax on the Tantallon wildfire. 🔥 We’re proud to protect our neighbours and our homes. Catch the full interview here: globalnews.ca/video/10715428…

#MentalHealthMonday You are not alone, help is just a phone call away. IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery: 855-900-8437

Bro Jason Swail from ⁦Whitby Firefighters⁩ rises @#IAFF57 to advocate for the Res.to research cancers affecting the children of our members. ⁦IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada⁩ ⁦International Association of Fire Fighters⁩ ⁦IAFF13thDistrict⁩

The 15th district has always felt like a second family. Neil & I are fortunate to call these strong union leaders, mentors and supporters our friends. #firefamily #unionfamily

From the 12,000 members of the PFFM, please join us in congratulating IAFF District 3 VP Jay Colbert on being re-elected by acclamation! The strongest DVP in the IAFF, leading the strongest district in our International Association of Fire Fighters!

It’s is an absolute honour & privilege to be re-elected by acclamation as 13th District V/P at the #IAFF57 I want to sincerely thank my nominators Bro’s Tom Bilous & Mike Palachik as well as the District leadership for their confidence in me. International Association of Fire Fighters IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada IAFF13thDistrict

Connecticut & Massachusetts are leading the way, banning toxic PFAS from fire fighter turnout gear. Thank you UPFFACt and Fire Fighters of MA for being at the tip-of-the-spear in this fight alongside our Edward A. Kelly & Frank Líma IAFF General Secretary Treasurer. 💪 usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Congratulations to Scott Marks on his election as IAFF CDN Trustee. We look forward to his representation. Thanks to Alex Forrest for his many years of dedicated service and advocacy for fire fighters.

Congratulations to my friend (and high school classmate) Chris Ross for this recognition. Your hard work and advocacy is greatly appreciated! Félicitations mon ami!

Deputy Chief Ross Forfar, Scarborough ON, 1 September 2005 Platoon Chief Tim Orton, Ottawa ON, 1 September 2022 Gone but never forgotten… à jamais gravés dans nos mémoires.

44 years ago today on September 1st, 1980 Terry Fox was forced to end his 143 day, 5,373 kilometre Marathon of Hope run near Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Not forgotten: Platoon Chief Tim Orton. Died in the Line of Duty – September 1, 2022 #LODD #OTD #OTDinOttFire

A reminder of the Ottawa Fire Fighters Community Foundation memorial service on Friday Sept 6th where firefighters gather with family & friends of the fallen & the community to honour members who have passed away in the last year, including those who died in the Line of Duty. 1/3

Ottawa Firefighters gather with family & friends of the fallen to honour active & retired members who passed away in the last year, including those who died in the Line of Duty. This annual ceremony is organized by the Ottawa Fire Fighters Community Foundation.

On Wednesday, the UFA joined the solemn ceremony honoring the 32 FDNY members who lost their lives this year to WTC-related illnesses. Heartbreakingly, this number now surpasses those we lost on that tragic day in 2001. Our thoughts are with their families as they continue to

Supporting the families of our fallen and honouring our Brothers at today’s CFFF Memorial.

This weekend we gathered in Ottawa to honour our fallen brothers & sisters. Thank you to everyone who made the 2024 Ottawa Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial and the Canadian Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, events which will live long in our hearts. CFFF