We are excited to share our first gala supporting the CHEO burn ward. Did you know that over 500 children need the CHEO burn ward per year?
Burning Down The House For CHEO
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Let's light up the night and raise funds for CHEO by burning down the house with our energy and enthusiasm!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Not forgotten: Captain Leslie McBride. Died in the Line of Duty - October 15, 2020
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Not forgotten: Fire Investigator Richard Mason. Died in the Line of Duty - October 14, 2013
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Today Ottawa fire station 13 hosted an important announcement from Minister of Health Mark Holland, made with IAFF General President Edward A. Kelly, MP Sherry Romanado, MP Yasir Naqvi, and representatives from the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal, along with other dignitaries.
The Announcement included the implementation strategy, and the secured funding for The National Framework on Cancer Linked to Firefighting. $12.29 million has been allocated over the next five years, with recurring funding of $200,000 annually.
This funding will pay for efforts to address the 6-Pillars of the Framework:
Pillar #1 – Research on Cancer linked to Firefighting
Pillar #2 – Research on Cancer Prevention & Data Collection
Pillar #3 – Training and Education in Health Care Settings
Pillar #4 – Diagnostic Testing for Firefighters
Pillar #5 – Information & Knowledge Sharing
Pillar #6 – Standards on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation
Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'Ottawa
IAFF Canada - AIP
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Not forgotten: Captain Edward Hartley. Died in the Line of Duty - October 1, 2017
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