Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association

Peterborough Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 169

[OPFFA @opffa]

🔥"I’d recommend Fire Ground Survival skills training to all firefighters.” #ThisIsSDF

Our sold-out @IAFFofficial Fire Ground Survival course delivered hands-on, real-world training that firefighters are bringing back to their departments — strengthening crews & keeping communities safer.

#OPFFA #IAFF #FireGroundSurvival #SkillsDevelopment

cc: @DavidPiccini @TeamKerzner @fordnation

[OPFFA @opffa]

🔥 Building skills. Strengthening departments. Protecting communities. #ThisIsSDF

Our @IAFFofficial Ground Survival training was sold out & waitlisted — giving Ontario’s professional firefighters life-saving skills they can bring back to their teams.
Next session: January 👏

#FireGroundSurvival #OPFFA #IAFF #SkillsDevelopment
cc @DavidPiccini @TeamKerzner @fordnation

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

Executive board members from the @IAFFlocal169 attended the 28th Annual @opffa Convention in Windsor this week to discuss and vote on decisions that will better serve and strengthen our members.

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

Our thoughts are with LA and our Brothers and Sisters fighting wildfires in California #LosAngelesFires

[OPFFA @opffa]

👨‍🚒 January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and we stand together to raise awareness about this crucial issue. #Firefighters face additional risks due to their regular exposure to hazardous chemicals, smoke, and toxins on the job. It's time to bring attention to their fight, both in the line of duty and beyond.

Help support these heroes by spreading knowledge and advocating for better health screening measures. Together, we can make a difference. Share this post using the hashtag #FirefighterCancerAwareness to show your support for our brave members who risk their lives for the public's safety.

#SupportOurFirefighters #FirefighterHealthScreening #CancerPrevention #FirefighterStrong #CancerAwareness cc @IAFFofficial

[Visit @OPFFA @OPFFAHealth]

Current studies on #female #firefighters has indicated they are 4 x higher for #CervicalCancer , 2.5 times greater for #BrainCancer, 1.68 x greater for #MelanomaCancer and a higher risk for #Breast-cancer. Advocate with your Dr understand the risks. Stay safe @opffa @IAFFCanada

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

PPFFA Local 169 would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season. A very special thank you to all of the frontline workers who are spending their Christmas on the trucks or behind the phones today. Your service is greatly appreciated!

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

The @IAFFlocal169 donated 2000$ to the 2024 Christmas Toy Drive. Our members and their families worked in collaboration with The Toy Shop to deliver hundreds of toys for the Pure Country 105/MOVE 99.7's Toy Drive miracle broadcast yesterday.

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

@IAFFlocal169 delegates attended the Legislative Conference to lobby for important issues affecting firefighters in Ontario. We are grateful to @fordnation @MPPKerzner and @DavidPiccini for listening to our concerns and for supporting changes that would protect our members.

[Fred LeBlanc @iaff13thdvp]

Ontario Expanding Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel https://t.co/BOHibbgukO

[OPFFA @opffa]

Studies show that firefighters often struggle with #mentalhealth and #PTSD at higher rates than the general public. The OPFFA thanks @fordnation @MPPKerzner for establishing the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel Program.

This initiative has enabled the OPFFA to offer essential Train-the-Trainer courses which equip #firefighters with the necessary tools to support their peers and continue serving Ontarians with commitment and resilience.

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[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

Today we pause to remember and honour those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
A heartfelt thank you to our veterans for their service to our country.

[OPFFA @opffa]

Today we celebrate a milestone in #firefighter health and safety. For firefighters with #skincancer, new legislation reduces the required duration of service period from 15 to 10 years.

Thank you @fordnation and @ONGov for supporting those who chose to protect us 24/7/365.

@DavidPiccini @MPPKerzner @IAFFCanada #firefighters  #onpoli #firefighters

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving! A special thanks to those on the frontlines who are having to forfeit family dinner for a uniform today.

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

Members from the @IAFFlocal169 volunteered their time to raise money and awareness for @MD_Canada and to help fuel their own benevolent fund in support of local charities. Thank you to Sobeys Lansdowne, Metro and Morello’s Independent and to the community for their contribution!

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

Members from the @IAFFlocal169 attended the @opffa Defazio Taylor H&S Labour Seminar at which valuable information was learned to better advocate for the physical & mental health of their members. A fundraiser in support of the @RunnymedeHC PTSI centre followed.

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

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[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

Peterborough Professional Firefighters would like to honour two of our fallen firefighters, James Cumming and John Bowker, whose names were added to the monument at the Canadian Fallen Firefighter Ceremony.

[Peterborough Prof. Fire Fighters Association @IAFFlocal169]

Today is National Firefighter Memorial Day, a day to honour and remember our fallen heroes. May we take the time to reflect on those who have tragically lost their lives and to acknowledge the physical and emotional dangers that come with firefighting.

[Peterborough Fire @PtboFireRescue]

🚨Here's what you need to know to be safe and have fun in the water:🚨
☑️Swim with a buddy - never alone.
☑️Learn to swim - it's a life skill!
☑️Swim lessons are available at your local pool.
☑️Learn as a family.
☑️Swim only in areas supervised by lifeguards.
☑️Weak or non-swimmers should wear lifejackets.
☑️Ensure vigilant adult supervision.
☑️Parents, you are your child's lifeguard!