IAFF Local 485

.@OSHA_DOL is proposing an update to workplace protections for #firefighters and other emergency service personnel, marking the first significant revision in over 40 years. 📅 ➡️ Submit your comments before the June 21 deadline. brnw.ch/21wJdAU

#Firefighters are increasingly seeing new technologies that are being found in our response areas. #ElectricalVehicles are one of those that can offer a threat. @GM has provided training for first responders to assist them, have a look gmevfirstrespondertraining.com/onlinetraining/ @opffa @IAFFCanada

Today's training session @STCFireServices was rope rescue - a great refresher for all our firefighters. Maintaining these specialized skills is critical to our firefighters, residents and visitors to St. Catharines @St_Catharines @IAFF485 @firefighters_st

NEWS | No injuries or damages after grass fire in Thorold. 610cktb.com/news/no-injuri…

🚧 Traffic disruption for April 23, 2024: 🌳 Beech Street is closed from Lake Street to Henry Street for forestry work. 💧Lawson Street is closed from Bloomfield Avenue to Cambridge Avenue for sewer work.

#Firefighters may be exposed to the risk of injuries from electrical hazards. Visit @ONTatwork ontario.ca/document/firef… also visit pshsa.ca/resources/elec… for a free download on electrical fire emergencies @opffa @PSHSAca @IAFFCanada Stay vigilant... Stay safe

On this day, 18 April, we remember our Fallen... En ce jour, 18 avril, nous nous souvenons de nos disparus All of our Fallen… Tous nos morts, Gone but never forgotten… à jamais gravés dans nos mémoires.

🔥 When we unite collectively for our wages, health, safety, and benefits, we can make real change. Remember your power as a union member.

Thank you to all emergency dispatchers for your service and for being the lifeline in times of crisis. #NPSTW2024

On November 11th each year, Ontario’s Professional firefighters stand in collective Remembrance of all who have fallen in the military service of their country. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem

Thank you and the OPFFA firefighters for all you do. Happy to stand shoulder to shoulder with you any day.

Help the City properly recognize the service and sacrifice of our firefighters by contributing towards the creation of the St. Catharines Firefighters Memorial, located at the corner of Carlisle Street and Race Street. @IAFF485 @STCFireServices buff.ly/46m2nmz

Today at 1pm we will gather at the Queens Park firefighter memorial with the families of the fallen to honour the 49 for their bravery, heroism, & sacrifice. Their names will be forever etched onto the granite walls joining the other 913. #NeverForget #OPFFA2023 #LODD @IAFFCanada

Oct. 1 we remember our fallen sisters & brothers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 49 names will be engraved on the wall this year, Brother Gerry Saxton St. Catharines Local 485 is one of those remembered and greatly missed by the Fire Service, Plt 2 and especially by Merritton.

This Sunday -Oct. 1- we will remember our fallen sisters & brothers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. 49 names will be engraved on the wall this year. The ceremony will take place @ 1pm at the Ontario Fire Fighters Memorial at Queens Park. #NeverForget #OPFFA2023 @IAFFCanada

Today and every day, we remember. 🇺🇸🙏 #Sept11 #NeverForget

The following group talk message (a voice announcement to all firehalls) was sent out on September 11th, 2001. “To All Members: For your information, the Union is forwarding words of condolence to our brothers and sisters in the United States.

Once again St. Catharines Local 485 Professional Firefighters Association had a great time supporting and being a part of the Labour Day Parade. Stay safe #unionproud

Labour Day, the 1st Monday in September, has been a statutory holiday in Canada since 1894. It is a day of rest and, for unions & labour activists, a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the labour movement & the benefits of having a union at work.

We support our teams going to Canadian National Championships in three weeks at @LambtonCollege Sarnia. Good Luck- we will all be cheering for you!