IAFF Local 2779

Cape Breton Firefighters Association a member of the International Association of Firefighters Local 2779 located in Sydney, NS

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

2779 strongly condemns the actions in North Sydney. No IAFF members were involved in the function. Our local strongly condemns any form of racism, sexism or discrimination of any kind! We value diversity and inclusion in the workforce.

President

David McLaughlin

[CTV News Atlantic @CTVAtlantic]

'Speaks to a wider problem': N.S. politicians condemn group that wore KKK costumes to Halloween dance https://t.co/kWHYuwx2Tw

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

Thank you to MP Kelloway for always making a point to meet and discuss Firefighters in Canada. We appreciate the support that you have always shown for the safety of all Firefighters in Canada! @mikekelloway @IAFFofficial

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

@drsdelliscc

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

It’s always a pleasure to be able to meet with MP’s to discuss important issues as it relates to Canadian Firefighters. Thank you to @drsdellismp for always taking the time to meet with IAFF members, and supporting Firefighters across our nation! #iaffcdnleg

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

With the significant snow fall in the CBRM over the last week, CBRM Firefighters are urging residence to keep propane tanks in mind when clearing snow. #IAFFSafetyTips

[CTV News Atlantic @CTVAtlantic]

Newcomers praise firefighters after being rescued from blaze during N.S. snowstorm https://t.co/sz4tjRzoxJ

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

IAFF 2779 welcomes the Stanley Cup in our hometown as part of the #krafthockeyville 2022 win! Members are shown sporting their New Jerseys! @CBBlizzard

[Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth (he/him) @FireChiefSeth]

#FireOps101 taking MP @mikekelloway up in the tower!

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

First fire ops seemed to be a great success! Huge thank you to all the participants, and the members who took time to be present!

[Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth (he/him) @FireChiefSeth]

Participants getting ready for #FIREOPS101. Going to be a fun and educational day for all. Great work @IAFF2779 @IAFFCanada @IAFFofficial!

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

MD Canada Walk and Roll is officially underway at Sherwood Park. IAFF members on site with MD Canada to support a great event !

[Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth (he/him) @FireChiefSeth]

Come on down to Centennial Arena and support the #Retired @IAFF2779 and #Retired @CBRegPolice as they collect clothing for those who lost everything in the wildfires in #Shelburne #Yarmouth and #Tantallon. Great show of community support!

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

Support CBRM Firefighters by registering for the inaugural Charity Golf Tournament. Go to https://t.co/6XlDXiYPfR for all the details!!

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

Thank you to all of our Emergency Service Dispatchers! We would not be able to do what we do without you!

[Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth (he/him) @FireChiefSeth]

Thank you to all those calming voices in the chaotic times of an emergency. A key component in the chain of survival. Thank you to the @CBRMGov @CBRegPolice @EHS_NS @RCMPNS #IntegratedEmergencyServices911 #Dispatch #HeadsetHeroes

[Acting Fire Chief Michael Seth (he/him) @FireChiefSeth]

DYK that Cape Breton Regional Fire & Emergency Services has their own tartan registered with the Scottish Registry of Tartans? #NationalTartanDay

The Backdraft tartan was designed for the Cape Breton Regional Fire & Emergency Services (CBRFES).

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[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

Thank you @mikekelloway for taking the time earlier this week to meet with members of Local 2779 about eliminating toxic PFAs from our protective equipment & strengthening Canadas firefighting aviation regulations! Thank you for your time and your support!

[Tyler McCready @TylerMcCready]

Thankyou @RichardBragdon for your support and meeting with @IAFF1053 and @iaff3591 Fire Fighters about eliminating toxic PFAS chemicals from our protective gear & strengthening Canada's airport firefighting regulations. #iaffcdnleg #publicsafety #canpoli

[BCPFFA @bcpffa]

PFAS and Fire Fighter Turnout Gear @ctvottawa @CTVNews

PFAS are a category of manufactured chemicals linked to cancer and other diseases.

https://t.co/MLZsrFORLZ

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

Members of IAFF L2779 were pleased to again meet with @drsdelliscc to discuss this year’s important topics of our nation’s airports safety along with the carcinogenic PFAS chemicals used in the manufacturing of our PPE.

[IAFF Local 2779 @IAFF2779]

Members met with @JaimeBattiste to discuss some pressing issues that affect Firefighters all across North America! Thank you Jaime for your continued support of the IAFF. #iaffcdnleg

[IAFF Canada Fire Fighters - Pompiers AIP Canada @IAFFCanada]

Today we were honoured to screen the Canadian première of the documentary film BURNED for our #iaffdcnleg conference delegates in Ottawa.

It's a gripping and emotional examination of the danger of the forever chemical #PFAS in fire fighters' gear @IAFFofficial #ExtinguishCancer