Reminder that the 1st Annual Richmond Hill Professional Firefighters Charity Golf Tournament is only 2 weeks away. Anyone that has registered and has not paid, please do so ASAP to avoid losing your spot. Anyone looking to register, there is still space available to do so.
We are looking for volunteers to help out during this year's Westbrook Ponies in the Park Carnival. It will be held on Sunday June 13 from 11:30-2:30pm. If you can help, please contact Fred Downing.
Richmond Hill Firefighters Perform Successful Trench Rescue
Posted on 07 Sep 2009
Richmond Hill crews responded into Markham to assist with a trench rescue call where a 15 year old was caught in a partial trench collapse today (Labour Day.) The rescue was a success and was featured on many local news stations. Please follow this link to view CFTO's coverage.
Two Buffalo firefighters have lost their lives in the line of duty - both occurred during a commercial building fire. Click the following link for the details of the funerals.
The Whitchurch-Stouffville Professional Firefighters Association is holding a charity 3 on 3 ball hockey tournament with proceeds going towards rebuilding the Fallen Firefighter Monument as well as Muscular Dystrophy. Attached is the information page as well as the registration form.
Click Here for a link to CityTV's story covering a large hi-rise fire in Richmond Hill during the early hours of January 6th. There is a full length video to watch (click on the video on CityTv's site,) that shows some dramatic rescues during the fire.
New Menu and Button
Posted on 20 Dec 2008
The menu down the left side of the website has been re-done and a new button has been added. It is to report an injury to the WSIB Committee. We are having issues with the committee finding out about workplace injuries in a timely fashion and are hoping this will help fix the problem. Also, please notify this committee of any injuries that happen outside the workplace as well, as they can help setup modified duties for non WSIB injuries in some cases.
If you are having problems getting the new menu to load, try going to secure news, log in and then it should appear. If your computer has "cookies" enabled, it may have stored the old page in memory, by going into secure, it should store the new menu.
Town of Richmond Hill's Winter Carnival
Posted on 10 Dec 2008
We are looking for volunteers to assist us in making a team for this year's Winter Carnival Bed Races. This team will be going up against Town Council &York Reginal Police teams. Please email executive@iaff1957.org if you would like to participate. The carnival is on Feb 6,7 and 8th.
Muscular Dystrophy Plaque Presented to Local 1957
Posted on 31 Oct 2008
During the October meeting, a presentation was made from Muscular Dystrophy to the Richmond Hill Professional Firefighters Association for our member's hard work in raising so much money through our numerous boot drives. Helping make the presentation was Alex who is a 14 year old boy who suffers from a form of MD. It was very inspiring to hear Alex thank our local for all their hard work and nice to be able to put a face to MD and why we do our boot drives. Attached is a photo from the presentation. The Executive would like to thank Rick Mills on behalf of all our member's for all the hard work he puts in to support MD.
On behalf of the Executive, thank you to those who took the time to attend the Fallen Firefighter Memorial. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Deputy Kraft for attending. Richmond Hill was well represented and I am sure everyone would agree it was a very worthwhile and meaninful ceremony.
Firefighter Combat Challenge
Posted on 18 Sep 2008
Congratulations to John Catoul for his record breaking achievment at the Combat Challenge. John teamed up with Jacqueline Rasenberg from Vaughan Fire to set a new world record. Congrats John!!
Shave Your Head For Charity!!
Posted on 11 Sep 2008
Last year, Hillcrest held the biggest fundraiser in Hillcrest history!
$11,800 was raised in support of the Childhood Cancer Foundation. A great day was had by all. The community response had been overwhelmingly
positive, so we're doing it again!
The 2008 Cut Off Cancer event will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm...the goal is $15,000!
Can you please help us spread the word, it would be greatly appreciated!
New to the event this year is the on-line pledge option. Now participants have the ability to raise pledges in cash/cheque or on-line...and our new website makes it so easy!
PLUS, our MC for the event will be the honourable Mayor David Barrow.
As a thank you to participants, tenants will be donating:
-Free makeovers compliments of The Bay Cosmetics
-Free mini-manicures compliments of Natural solutions
-Free face painting
-Free refreshments
The grand prize is a $500 shop! card awarded for the TOP PLEDGE, plus
"thank you" packages for all participants.
Thank you,
Sandra Lorentiu
Marketing Director, Hillcrest
Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd.
905-883-1403 ext.224
Active Member Death - Toronto Fire Services
Posted on 31 Aug 2008
Funeral Information for Active Member, Fire Fighter Steven Van Hemme
ACTIVE MEMBER DEATH
STEVEN VAN HEMME STATION 322 A PLATOON
Visitation: Comstock Funeral Home, 356 Rubidge St., Peterborough, ON K9H 4C7 (705)745-4683 Sunday, August 31 from 6 pm to 9 pm Monday, September 1 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1421 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, ON, K9J 7M3 Tuesday, September 2 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Funeral service:
CalvaryPentecostalChurch Tuesday, September 2 at 1 pm
Toronto Fire Services - full dress uniform in white shirts.
in lieu of flowers see information on trust fun below
The Fire Department procession has been changed for Friday... The new details are as follows:
All Fire Department staff are to be in full dress uniform at the church by 8:30. We will now be marching prior to the 1100 funeral. Because of this earlier time, we will be meeting to carpool at no later than 0745 at Richmond Green. If you would prefer to drive directly to the funeral, the details are included. Please email us at executive@iaff1957.org if you are planning on attending and let us know if you will be meeting at Richmond Green or driving directly to the church.
The funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Prayer Palace, 1111 Arrow Road, South West of the 400 and Finch, Toronto, Ontario.
THERE IS PARKING AT THE CHURCH FOR OVER 1000 CARS. TTC SHUTTLE BUSES WILL BE RUNNING FROM THE CHURCH TO YORKUNIVERSITY AND BACK AFTER THE SERVICE. PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY FOR A REDUCED COST.
Toronto Fire Department Funeral
Posted on 12 Aug 2008
Here are the details for the Funeral:
Full Department LODD Funeral
Visitation
De Marco Funeral Home 3725 Keele St, South of Finch
Wednesday 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Funeral
Prayer Palace Padre: David King 1111 Arrow Road Finch and 400 Area
Friday August 15th at 11:00am.
Reception to follow at York University.
Toronto Line of Duty Death
Posted on 10 Aug 2008
Attention all Locals:
It is with deep regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty-death of Brother Robert (Bob) Leek of Local 3888 - Toronto. Brother Leek died on Sunday August 10, 2008 while working at the scene of the Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases incident after collapsing.
Visitation and funeral information will be forwarded as soon as it becomes available.
The staff, Executive Board, and entire membership of the OPFFA extends our sincerest condolences to the Leek Family and the members of Local 3888.
Fraternally,
Barry Quinn
Secretary/Treasurer
OPFFA
Line of Duty Death
Posted on 05 Aug 2008
There has been another line of duty death added. This brother drowned during a water rescue attempt.
Click Here to view a picture of Vaughan's and Richmond Hill's Honour Gaurd taken during the funeral for fallen King City Training Officer Jackson's funeral.
Future Line of Duty Death Announcements
Posted on 03 Jul 2008
Please be advised that a new section will be added to our public docs folder called Line of Duty Death. All future LODD announcements will be placed into the folder and a link will be added to the public section stating there has been a LODD and a link will be placed to view the contents of the folder. This will save space on our website, while at the same time, keep everyone informed.
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter Cornelius “Neil” M. Keane of IAFF Local 718 – Boston, Massachusetts.Brother Keane, 61, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2008 from cancer.
The wake will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts02129, (617) 242-1509.The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de SalesChurch, 313 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts02129.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Neil’s name to The Muscular Dystrophy Association, 31 Milk Street, Suite 920, Boston, MA02109.
Expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 718 at 55 Hallet Street, Boston, MA02124.
LODD
Posted on 03 Jul 2008
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Deputy Chief Jeff Powers of IAFF Local 1775 - Marin, California.Brother Powers, 44, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2008 of a heart attack while on duty.
The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Isabella's Parish, 1 Trinity Way, San Rafael, California94903, (415) 479-3727.A celebration of life reception will follow the memorial service at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 101 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, California.
Donations for Deputy Chief Powers' family can be made to:The Trust for Matthew and Anthony Powers, c/o West America Bank, 64 West Blithedale Avenue, Mill Valley, CA94941.
Expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 1775 at P.O. Box 15, Fairfax, CA94978-0015.
ALS Golf Tournament
Posted on 03 Jul 2008
The OPFFA has teamed up with the ALS Society of Ontario and the Royal Canadian Golf Association to present Golf 4 ALS.
Richard M. Duffy, Assistant to the General President
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter Louie
Sauceda of IAFF Local 4637 – North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Brother Sauceda, 28,
passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008 of occupational cancer.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Lee
Funeral Home, 11840 Highway 90, Little River, South Carolina 29566, (843) 390-2525.
The burial will follow at 2:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 4637 at P.O. Box 4071,
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597-4071.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
1750 N
EW YORK AVENUE, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5395
LODD
Posted on 19 Jun 2008
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Fire Fighter Kevin P. Pryor of IAFF Local 3734 - Newport Beach, California. Brother Pryor, 31, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 of a non-traumatic brain hemorrhage. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., possibly 12 noon at the St. Maximilian Catholic Church, 5801 N. Canan Road, Westlake Village, California 91362, (818) 991-3915. Full dress Class A uniform is required. Expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 3734 at P.O. Box 1695, Newport Beach, CA 92659-0695.
Those attending convention had the opportunity to meet representatives from the ALS society and learn about the new and unique fundraising initiative in support of the fight against ALS. For those locals who did not attend convention we have attached the email blast that was sent as part of my May 30th email which will provide some background on this initiative.
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Apparatus Operator Robert L. Davis of IAFF Local 403 - Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Brother Davis passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2008 of a heart attack. The visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rollins Mortuary, 2701 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, (205) 759-4202. The funeral will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church, 402 East Kicker Road, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401, (205) 556-7447 or 1220. Expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 403 at P.O. Box 1956, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-1956.
OPFFA Comittees
Posted on 16 Jun 2008
Attention All OPFFA Locals:
The OPFFA is looking for interested candidates to fulfill its Standing Committees for the 2008-2009 term.
Please post the attached notice in all workplaces so any of your members who may be interested can apply.
We have six Standing Committees:
Education
Finance
Pension
WSIB
OH&S
Human Relations
The deadline for applications to be filed with the OPFFA office is 4:30 pm June 25, 2008.
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of District Chief James J. Gonzales, Sr. of IAFF Local 1468 - Saint Bernard, Louisiana. Brother Gonzales, 46, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2008 of a heart attack. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Saint Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 West Virtue Street, Chalmette, Louisiana 70043, (504) 279-6376. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. also at the funeral home. Interment will be private. Expressions of sympathy or condolences can be sent to Local 1468 at P.O. Box 8, Saint Bernard, LA 70085
I am in the process of setting up an RHFD golf event at the new Tee Times Indoor Golf Centre (hwy 7&400) and would like to know if anyone would be interested. The manager at the centre has given us a really good price if we can fill all 6 of his sims at one time (times would be from 8am-10am, and would follow your 24 shift). We could either do a one day winner take all stroke event or make it last a few weeks and do a match play tournament. Please email me at j.pegg@sympatico.ca if you would be interested and let me know which style you would prefer. I am trying to get this going as early as next week, so please respond A.S.A.P. if interested.
The Executive is looking for a member to be part of the Financial Audit Committee as per our constitution. Please send an email to executive@iaff1957.org if you are interested in joining. The committtee must be made up of 3 non-executive members. We currently have 2 members who have stepped forward wishing to be part of the committee.
Member Offer
Posted on 14 Feb 2008
This is an offer of Membership to "squadpass" discount shopping, please follow the link for more info. Click here to view
IAFF 1957 Recrational ATV Ride 2008
Posted on 14 Feb 2008
I have heard the interest of a spring get together and ATV ride, lets see what kind of interest we can get, please add to the comments as well
It would be nice to see a good representation from Local 1957 members at the Parade in support of our veterans and our current troops, who help protect are freedom in the past and todayI will be attending the parade, please take a short time out of your day to join me. The Parade Starts at 10am at Wright Street and Yonge Street
Jim Hadwen
President RHPFFA
Funeral Notice
Posted on 14 Feb 2008
Below is the details of the passing and arrangements for Brother Pollocks father in law
The IAFF1957 website has recently been moved to a new webhost as a resulty of the current webhost ceasing its operation. A tremendous amount of work was done to migrate the website to its new home. As a result of this forced migration, the opportunity presented itself to upgrade the news application used to display news on the website.