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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.PausedOntario 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.
TORONTO - On Monday, October 2nd, the OPFFA hosted a fundraiser in support of the Runnymede Health Centre's new Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Centre of Excellence for First Responders.
TORONTO – On Sunday, October 1, 2023, Ontario’s fallen firefighters were 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.
Ontario’s government is investing more than $430,000 towards Fire Ground Survival (“FGS”) and Peer Support training for OPFFA members.
The Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association commends the provincial government for recognizing the dangers of a career in firefighting and amending the presumptive legislation to include thyroid and pancreatic cancers on the list of occupational diseases.
Upcoming Events
Mar 25 Mon Dr. Eric G. Taylor Labour Education Seminar
Mar 25, 2024Marriott on the Falls Hotel, Niagara FallsJun 24 Mon OPFFA 26th Annual Convention
Jun 24, 2024Blue Mountain Resort, OntarioOct 06 Sun Ontario Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Oct 06, 2024Queen's Park, TorontoOct 07 Mon DeFazio Taylor Health & Safety Labour Education Seminar
Oct 07, 2024Sheraton Centre Hotel, TorontoNov 25 Mon 2024 Legislative Conference
Nov 25, 2024Chelsea Hotel, Toronto