United Firefighters Of Winnipeg

• Growing number of mental health calls to first responders leaves ‘feeling of helplessness’

  "You are not taping a sprained ankle. You're sitting and listening and dealing with the person until proper resources can come or they get taken to hospital."

  Health

  Jan 5, 2024
  
• Firefighters union demands Winnipeg mayor release video in ‘racial bias’ incident

  The United Fire fighters of Winnipeg released a statement to media saying Mayor Brian Bowman needs to release the video evidence.

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2021
  
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• ‘Weekend from hell’ for local firefighters as arson season begins

  A number of fires over the May long weekend – including a deadly Selkirk Avenue blaze that killed two people – were part of a "weekend from hell" for local firefighters, said their union president.

  Crime

  May 21, 2019
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• Winnipeg firefighters being sent to ‘dangerous’ non-fire calls, alleges union

  The head of the local firefighters union said members are being sent to "dangerous" calls in place of police, but city officials say protocols are in place to ensure the safety of all emergency crews.

  Politics

  Feb 27, 2019
• Wintery blast in Winnipeg sees 97 vehicles in crashes

  Thursday's snow and wind meant Winnipeg's driving conditions turned treacherous when it came time to commute home.

  Weather

  Oct 27, 2017
• City blames UFFW anger on a ‘misunderstanding’

  UFFW president Alex Forrest is furious about a member being trained in dispatch, but the city says it's normal protocol.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2017
• ‘This is the last straw’: Broken elevator issue prompts some condo owners to consider selling

  It's been nearly two weeks since the only elevators at 77 Edmonton Street broke down, and still residents are forced to take the stairs.

  Fire

  Apr 30, 2017
• Winnipeg firefighter union reaches tentative deal with city

  Winnipeg's firefighters union and the city have reached a tentative new contract agreement.

  Apr 20, 2017