BC Professional Fire Fighters

05/29/2026

The BCPFFA Executive Board gathered in Vancouver this week at the Burn Fund Centre to plan, strategize, and set our sights on the year ahead. We’re grateful for the team and the support of 56 affiliate locals that makes this mission possible every single day.

International Association of Fire Fighters 6th District
International Association of Fire Fighters

05/25/2026

The BCPFFA and the BC firefighting community join in honouring the memory of Boston Firefighter Robert "BK" Kilduff Jr. (Rescue 2).

BK’s impact reached far beyond Boston, leaving a lasting impression on brothers and sisters across the fire service. Our deepest condolences go out to BK’s family, friends, and the members of Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) during this difficult time.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Explore All Levels of the BCFFOAT Series! A Comprehensive, Free Series Accessible to all B.C. Fire Service Personnel. The BC Fire Fighter Occupational Awareness Series, created in collaboration with BCMSA, First Responder Health, and our committee partners, shares powerful lived experiences highlighting the mental health realities of BC’s fire service across Level 1, 2 and 3 content. For access, please contact [email protected]. Our sincere thanks go to the Ministry for their ongoing support in advancing this important work. Please Note: The content shared in level 3 modules touches on experiences that could affect viewers differently. Please take care when viewing.

05/10/2026

Mother's Day is a chance to recognize the moms who never clock out: the ones working alongside us in the fire service, and the ones who were our first example of what it means to show up for others. Thank you for everything you carry. Happy Mother's Day.

05/07/2026

Fire fighters don't work alone.

On every call and every shift, you rely on the person beside you.

That same principle applies to mental health. If you're struggling, or you notice a colleague who is, reach out. Talk to your leadership team. Access the resources available to you.

This work comes with real exposure to traumatic events. There's no shame in that, and there's no shame in asking for support. The strength of the fire service is in how we show up for each other, and that doesn't stop when the call ends.

This Mental Health Week, check in. The CMHA's theme this year is "Come Together, Canada" which reminds us that stronger connections mean better mental health.

Here are some great resources:
https://www.bcpffa.net/mental-health-resources

05/06/2026

This week is Emergency Preparedness Week in BC, and this year's theme, In It Together, is one fire fighters understand deeply.

Responding to emergencies is a team effort. But so is preparing for them.
PreparedBC reminds us that readiness isn't just about supplies. It's about the relationships and trust we build before an emergency happens. Knowing your neighbours, looking out for one another, and showing up for your community: that's what makes us all more resilient.

Take time this week to know the hazards in your area, gather your supplies, and make a home emergency plan.

Because when it matters most, we're stronger together.
Learn more at preparedbc.ca

05/06/2026

FireOps 2026 took place in Revelstoke at the Southern Interior Local Government Association Conference, hosted by Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services Local 1746. Councillors and mayors from communities across the Okanagan joined affiliates and elected officials from SILGA member municipalities for hands-on training across a diverse range of scenarios, including navigating smoked-out stairways simulating single egress conditions, entanglement drills, and auto extrication techniques using vehicle wrecks donated by Mario’s Towing. Thank you to Local 1746 for hosting this year, to every local that brought their candidates and decision makers to the table, and to Mario’s Towing for making the extrication component possible. Understanding the job starts with doing the work.

International Association of Fire Fighters
International Association of Fire Fighters 6th District
Penticton Professional Fire Fighters
Kamloops Fire Rescue
Vernon Firefighters Local1517
West Kelowna Professional Firefighters
Kelowna Professional Fire Fighters Association

05/04/2026

Professional fire fighters train for every hazard, ready for whatever the call demands.

As BC’s communities grow, so does the demand for public safety. And we meet it.

Over 5,000 members across this province hold the standard high. Every shift. Every call.

This is what professional firefighting looks like in BC. Today, we honour that work alongside fire fighters around the world. 🚒

International Association of Fire Fighters
International Association of Fire Fighters 6th District
Vancouver Fire Fighters
Richmond Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 1286
District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue

05/02/2026

Fire fighters across Canada are responding to new and growing risks – from lithium-ion battery fires to gaps in airport rescue standards – that are changing