This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the strength of our communities, the support of our families, and the courage of Ontario’s professional fire fighters who serve every day of the year. From the OPFFA family to yours—Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃🍂 #OPFFA #Thanksgiving

A great week at the @opffa DeFazio Taylor Seminar — always an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen the work we do for our members. Thank you to Minister @TeamKerzner for having our backs — and to those who continue to support firefighter safety across Ontario

Firefighters have our backs. It was a pleasure to address members of the @opffa at their recent Health and Safety Seminar. Under the leadership of Premier @fordnation, our government will always prioritize the safety of the firefighters who work every day to protect Ontario —

.@OPFFA members participated in Fire Ground Survival (FGS) training this week, completing classroom sessions and practical evolutions with the FGS trailer and props. The program reinforces essential mayday, self-survival, and air management skills to help ensure every Fire

Jeffrey Sack, K.C. (Jeffrey Sack Law and @LancasterCanada) and @Wassim Garzouzi share how to use arbitration awards and comparators to strengthen representation and negotiate better outcomes. #OPFFA2025 #DeFazioTaylor #Seminar

Dr. Moody, Chief Prevention Officer, provides the latest on Sections 21 and Ministry of Labour updates — keeping firefighters informed and safe. #OPFFA2025 #FireSafety

The Advocate Panel kicks off Labour Education at the DeFazio Taylor Seminar today — tackling current issues, strategies, and best practices for fire sector reps. #OPFFA2025

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for making this year’s #DeFazioTaylorSeminar possible. Your ongoing support helps us to empower Ontario firefighters through education, safety, and advocacy. @GPLLP @dewartgleason @Northcity_Insur @OntarioPpe @IAFFofficial

Goldblatt Partners dives into 4 hot issues shaping the fire sector today, from Red Light Camera policies to protecting members from frustration of contract. #OPFFA2025 #FireLabour #DeFazioTaylorSeminar @GPLLP

Editor @korypearn of @CrackylM, shares insights on safety, risk, and trends shaping the fire service today. #OPFFA2025 #HealthAndSafety #DeFazioTaylorSeminar

At the Ontario Fallen Firefighters Memorial, we gathered to honour the 54 brave firefighters whose names were added this year.   Each of those names — and all who came before them — represent courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to those they served.   Their legacy

Congratulations to Leona McAusland, recipient of the Ed Hothersall Award (June 2025). Honoured today at #OPFFA2025 for her unwavering commitment, leadership, and exceptional service to her Local Association and community. #FireService #Leadership

IAFF AGP for Canadian Operations, Carmen Santoro, provides an update from the International Association of Fire Fighters. #OPFFA2025 @csantoro091412 @IAFFCanada

OPFFA President @G_Horts updates members on the success of this week’s sold-out Fire Ground Survival training in Toronto, made possible with Skills Development Funding. #OPFFA2025

OPFFA Secretary-Treasurer @MccutcheonBob shares essential updates with members at the DeFazio Taylor Seminar. #OPFFA2025

Hon. Michael S. Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario @TeamKerzner addresses attendees at the OPFFA DeFazio Seminar this morning. #OPFFA2025

Day 1 of the #OPFFA DeFazio Health & Safety Labour Seminar is underway! OPFFA President @G_Horts kicks things off with welcome remarks. #OPFFA2025

At the annual Ontario Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, we came together on the grounds of Queen’s Park to pay tribute to the fire fighters who lost their lives protecting our communities. We will never forget the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made for Ontario.

Today we gather at the Ontario Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial at Queen’s Park to honour 54 heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities. #NeverForgotten #OntarioFireFighters