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With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce the passing of one of our past members. John Hoefnagles Following in his Fathers footsteps, John served and dedicated... his time to our community for 29 years with the Watford Station. John recently retired in 2019 Rest easy Brother, we will take it from here. There will be a firefighter walkthrough at 4:00 PM, Sunday February 21st, leaving from the Watford station.

It is with heavy hearts that we are sharing that this afternoon Retired Chief Terry Saelens passed away peacefully at his home. Chief Saelens served the residen...ts of Tillsonburg through a 47 year tenure with Tillsonburg Fire and Rescue Services. Our department and our community has been bettered by Chief Saelens’s presence. Rest easy Chief, we’ll take it from here. See more

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The Fire Fighters Association of Ontario extends its condolences to the members of Township of Nipigon Fire Department and family of Fire Chief James Keay

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The Fire Fighters Association of Ontario extends it's condolences to the family of Fire Chief Jack Kay (retired) and the County of Brant Fire & Emergency Services. Chief Kay serving as a volunteer with the South Dumfries Fire Department for 32 years, where he retired as Fire Chief of St. George Station #7 Due to Covid-19 restrictions, face masks are required and social distancing is to be maintained. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Jack in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest. https://beckettglaves.com//d/3798/Jack-Kay/charities.html

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Centre Wellington Firefighters and the Fergus Firefighters Association today bids farewell to retired Captain Larry Mason. Rest easy brother

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John Zantinge of Drayton passed away suddenly at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in his 68th year John was an outstanding firefighter with Mapleton FD and a great supporter of the Wellington Dufferin Mutual Aid Fire Service Association... The family will receive friends at the Moorefield Community Centre, 15 Ball Avenue, Moorefield on Saturday, November 7, 2020 and Sunday November 8, 2020. Please visit the book a visitation time below or call the Funeral Home at 519-638-3072 to schedule a time to attend the visitation. Due to Provincial Restrictions there will be a limited number of people allowed in the Community Centre, Physical Distancing must be respected and Masks are required. As expressions of sympathy donations to Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Association would be appreciated by the family.

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A warm hello to the Firefighters Association of Ontario from across the country on Vancouver Island, I wanted to let you know about my petition to ask the Government of Canada to increase the volunteer firefighting tax credit from $3,000 to $10,000. https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details... If you think it's a worthwhile cause, please consider signing and sharing the petition. Side note, I was born and grew up in Orillia, ON. I came out to BC to hit the slopes in Whislter, and I've been here ever since. I spent 5 years as a volunteer firefighter here in Parksville, BC. Thanks very much, Sean Wood 604 868 7914 Sean I create distinctive designs to help grow your business. Sean Wood Wood & Company | Parksville, B.C. Canada [email protected] | woodandco.ca 604 868 7914

In Memoriam 2020-2021 Every year we say goodbye to friends in the Fire Service, whose lives are cut short either in the line of duty or beyond, but we never forget them. With honour, we pay our respects to the following: Deputy Chief Tim Berthiaume, Windsor Fire Department. 30 years of service. Fire Dispatcher, Inspector, Arthur Herscovitch, Gloucester and Ottawa Fire Services.... Retired Chief, Jack Suess, Fire Fighter for 40 years including 28 years as Fire Chief and served as an active member of the Niagara District Fire Fighter Association for 22 years and past president for the years 1975- 1976. Captain George Willis Fergus Fire Department

Very humbling day remembering those we have lost

This morning, Sylvia Jones, LG Elizabeth Dowdeswell and I paid tribute to the brave firefighters who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty. We are very grateful for the work of firefighters across Ontario. You are all heroes and we will never forget your sacrifices.

Although we could not be there as one large group, Ontario’s Fallen Fire Fighters were strongly represented today by The Lieutenant Governor, the Premier, the Solicitor General, Ontario Fire Marshal, FFAO President, OPFFA President and the President of the Ontario Fire Chiefs Association. Today we pause to remember those brave men and women that have gone before us.

At Queen’s Park this morning representing the Firefighters Association of Ontario to remember all the fallen firefighters from over the past years. Standing alongside Premier Ford , Governor General, Solicitor General

The Fire Fighters' Association of Ontario wishes to extend it's heart felt condolences to the family of retired Fire Chief John Frederick Jack Suess and to his second family on the Wainfleet Fire Department . He was a Wainfleet Volunteer Fire Fighter for 40 years including 28 years as Fire Chief and served as an active member of the Niagara District Fire Fighter Association for 22 years and past president for the years 1975- 1976. Rest easy Chief, your shift has ended.

September 11, 2020 will mark the 19th anniversary of one of the darkest days for the fire services around the world. Many of us watched it live on television, as our fellow brother & sister firefighters entered into the World Trade Center towers, never to be seen alive again. Everyday firefighters in Ontario, across Canada and around the world put their lives on the line to help those in need. Tomorrow we remember the 343 of the FDNY, but we also remember all those we have lost this past year.

Fireground Apparel and @bunkergear911 teamed up with to raise funds for this truly great cause. Help us raise funds for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. 100% of profits from each sale will go directly to the CFFF. The 4THEFALLEN Campaign was created with a $4,000 goal by September 12th. With Bunker Gear already raising $1,025 we need your help to meet that goal in return you get this awesome shirt or hoodie.... Www.fireground.ca The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to honouring Canadian Fallen Firefighters. #firefighter #fireground #cfff #firefighterwives #firstresponders #fireclothing #fireapparel #canadianfire #bunkergear911 #memorial #rememb

The Fire Fighters Association of Ontario is happy to see all three injured firefighters have been released from hospital. Our thoughts are with them and wish them all a speedy recovery

With the current pandemic and cancellation of all live memorial events, we encourage you to keep us updated on any passing of active and retired Ontario Fire Service members. Click on the link and fill in the Deceased Firefighter Form and forward to FFAO Memorial Chair Peter Oleskiw.

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Happy Canada Day to everyone on behalf of the Fire Fighters Association of Ontario

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The Fire Fighters Association of Ontario is extremely happy to see a successful outcome due to the coordinated efforts of all agencies involved. Please adhere to all rules, regulations and guidelines during these times, they are there for your safety

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