Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association
Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association
 

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    Who We Are
    Established in 1920, the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association is the representative voice for more than 12,000 professional full-time firefighters in over 80 cities, towns, and regions, servicing over 85% of Ontario's population.
     
    What We Do
    The Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association provides leadership, representation, education, and support to improve the personal and professional lives of Ontario's fire service professionals.
     
    Who We Represent
    Today’s professional firefighter does more than just fight fires. Professional firefighters are available 24/7, 365 days a year to respond quickly to serious medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials calls, industrial accidents, ice/water, and other technical rescues.
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    At 1pm on Sunday, October 6th, Ontario’s fallen firefighters will be honoured for their bravery, heroism, and sacrifice at a special ceremony held at the Ontario Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial located on the southeast corner of Queens Park.

    On April 29, 2024, the Ontario government announced their intent to introduce legislation that, if passed, will expand presumptive coverage for skin cancer - lowering the service time required for firefighters to receive compensation from 15 to 10 years, bringing Ontario to the lowest required duration of service in the country.

    On April 5th, the Ontario government announced its $3.18 million investment in the Ontario Immediate Family Wellness Program.  This program is aimed at supporting the families of first responders who are killed in the line of duty or have died by suicide.  The funding will provide free rapid bereavement counselling for up to two years following the death of a loved one.

    The 2024 budget includes an investment in ensuring the people of this province receive the care they require as quickly as possible and that firefighters have the equipment necessary to do their job.

    Ontario is improving cancer coverage for firefighters by lowering the duration of employment needed to receive presumed (automatic) compensation prior to diagnosis with esophageal cancer from 25 to 15 years. This means a firefighter with 24 years of service would no longer have to contest that their esophageal cancer was work-related, giving them faster access to WSIB benefits and other critical services.


    Upcoming Events

    Dec
    01
    Sun
    2024 Legislative Conference
    Dec 01, 2024
    Toronto, Ontario
    Dec
    02
    Mon
    2024 Legislative Conference
    Dec 02, 2024
    Toronto, Ontario
    Dec
    03
    Tue
    2024 Legislative Conference
    Dec 03, 2024
    Toronto, Ontario
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