International Association Of Fire Fighters

• Firefighters raise awareness of cancer risks

  According to the International Association of Fire Fighters, 52 full-time Alberta firefighters have died from recognized occupational cancers in the last decade.

  Perspectives

  Jan 18, 2022
  
• Firefighters cut, station to close as part of new Saint John fire budget

  Saint John Common Council has voted to cut $1.875 million from the Saint John fire budget. The move will close the #8 Fire Station in Millidgeville and eliminate 24 firefighter positions.

  Economy

  Jun 24, 2020
  
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• ‘Be more like Skyler’: Fallen Nova Scotia firefighter laid to rest

  Skyler Blackie died as a result of injuries he received during a training session at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School earlier in March. He was 28.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2019
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• Fire Fighters for Alberta endorse NDP in provincial election

  Alberta fire fighters have formed a Third Party Advertiser to get out the word they support the NDP in the Alberta election.

  Politics

  Mar 28, 2019
• Fort McMurray wildfire will shorten lives of firefighters: union

  Many Fort McMurray firefighters, unable to wear their usual air masks while battling a giant wildfire that attacked the northern Alberta city, are being screened for health problems because they spent several days breathing in hazardous smoke.

  Environment

  Jul 11, 2016