President Greg Horton and Occ Disease Committee Chair Gavin Jacklyn highlight the need for a provincial Firefighter Health Screening Program. Early detection saves lives—OPFFA will continue pushing for proactive, science-based screening for Ontario firefighters. #OPFFA2025
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Oshawa Firefighters would like to thank Premier Doug Ford for taking the time to speak with firefighters at the OPFFA Legislative Conference this week.
We appreciate his support for the men and women who serve our communities every day and his recognition of the important role firefighters play in keeping families safe. Opportunities like these help strengthen understanding of the challenges faced on the front lines and the importance of ensuring firefighters have the tools and resources needed to protect the public.
Thank you for standing with firefighters and acknowledging the work they do for communities across Ontario.
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International Association of Fire Fighters
Ontario's Fire Fighters
City of Oshawa - Municipal GovernmentPremier Doug Ford FordNation joins Ontario's Fire Fighters President Greg Horton and delegates at #OPFFA2025 Legislative Conference, highlighting the vital role firefighters play in keeping Ontario communities safe. Thank you, Premier Ford, for your continued support and engagement with Ontario firefighters.
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Oshawa Firefighters President Peter Dyson and Vice President Nathan Langille are attending the Ontario's Fire Fighters Legislative Conference this week, advocating on behalf of our members and their families on the issues that matter most.
From firefighter safety and staffing to resources and working conditions, their presence ensures Oshawa firefighters have a strong voice as important decisions are discussed with provincial leaders.
We remain committed to protecting our community and supporting the men and women who proudly serve it every day.
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City of Oshawa - Municipal Government
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The Oshawa Professional Firefighters Association (OPFFA) represents the men and women that make up the Oshawa Fire Service. The Association has a long a proud history in the community of Oshawa. In 1936 the Oshawa Professional Firefighters became affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF).
The IAFF was formed in 1918 when 24 locals with 36 delegates representing firefighters from across North American gathered in Washington, DC. The first order of business for this group of firefighters was to adopt a constitution and bylaws then that was followed by decisions that included publishing a firefighting magazine, a salary structure for officers and creating a firefighters fund to benefit orphaned children of firefighters.
The founding group of firefighters worked hard to unite in order to improve working conditions for the fire service which suffered form long working hours (84 hour work weeks), low wages, and minimal safety standards. This affected not only their own lives, but the service they were able to give to their communities.
Over the years the IAFF has been instrumental in areas of occupational health and safety, working towards fire-based emergency medical services, hazardous materials training, RIT training and many more.
The OPFFA, also known as IAFF Local 465 works to ensure that the firefighters that protect the City of Oshawa are treated fairly and with respect. The OPFFA represents members in all divisions of the fire department; Suppression, Training, Mechanical, Prevention and Communications.
The OPFFA is also a member of the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association.
The OPFFA is active in our community, the City of Oshawa, through the benevolent committee, that’s works to raise money each year through donations that can in turn be donated to support local charities and organizations. The largest event is the annual boot toll that takes place at the end of the summer at the Oshawa Center.
The Association is run through a democratic process by the Executive Board that is made up a President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Executive Assistant.
For more information on the Association and how the Association works in our community please email [email protected]
We Do More Than Save Lives!
Oshawa Fire Fighters would like to thank everyone who has supported our donation drives throughout the years. With the generosity of our friends, we have been able to provide the community throughout the Oshawa area with funds designed to help the public and Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Through our non-profit charity, Oshawa Fire Fighters continue to support local area programs and services as well as the MDC.