Campbell River Fire Fighters Union

06/04/2026

Big shoutout to our Campbell River Fire Fighters Union members who took on the Snowden Trail Race this last weekend! 🌲

From emergency services to hitting the trails, we love being a part of this community! 🚒

Huge thank you to the organizers and volunteers who put on this event!

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05/11/2026

It’s Member Monday, and this week we are introducing Mackenzie.

Mackenzie has been with the CRFD in dispatch for a little over two years now. Born and raised in Campbell River with family in the fire service, she jumped at the chance to apply when the job posting came up. Now a couple years in she is feeling very lucky to have the opportunity to work in such a great service with some pretty cool people.
If not at work, you will find her exploring, hiking the trails, reading in the sunshine, swimming in one of the bodies or water around town, and hanging out with her family and friends.

05/08/2026

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

🚫 Fire Ban Coming into Effect for Campbell River Starting at Noon on May 7, 2026.

The ban applies to all fires, including campfires, backyard fires and beach fires. All open burning and the use of items such as fireworks, sky lanterns, burning barrels, and torches (including propane torches for the purpose of burning weeds) are prohibited.

⚠️Violators may face fines or legal action.

🌐Visit campbellriver.ca/fire-restrictions to learn more.
📰 Go to campbellriver.ca/news to read the full news release.

04/29/2026

April 28 is Canada’s National Day of Mourning. Thank you to those who took the time to join us at the ceremony at Campbell River Fire Hall 1, or who took a moment to grieve and remember the workers who lost their lives, or were injured or made ill just by going to work.

04/17/2026

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Happy Public Safety Telecommunications Week to the rarely seen members of , as well as our and dispatchers. Thanks for all you do, not only this week, but throughout the year.

Fun Fact: The first faces you see when you walk into Campbell River Fire Department’s hall #1 are the 911 Fire Dispatchers who are managing the phones and radios for 81 Fire Departments in 8 different Regional Districts within BC.

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04/17/2026

🚒 Join the City of Campbell River Fire Department at the #1 Fire Station, 675 13th Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.

🔥🌲 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is an opportunity for members of the community to learn about ways to reduce the threat of wildfire and about Campbell River’s FireSmart program.

🌭🔥 Enjoy a BBQ lunch, and learn more about emergency preparedness and how you can make your home and community safer from wildfire.

🌐 Visit campbellriver.ca/firesmart for more information about Campbell River's FireSmart program.

📲 Visit https://www.facebook.com/share/1RxpPEzUGW/
to view the events page.

04/14/2026

04/05/2026

🐣 Happy Easter Campbell River!! 🚒

The Campbell River Fire Fighters Union would like to wish our wonderful community a safe, happy and healthy Easter weekend.

03/31/2026

This is great news for Campbell River Fire Fighters Union members and all BC Professional Fire Fighters across the province. Thanks to the hard work of all involved including Jennifer Whiteside and David Eby

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: New Presumptive Cancers Officially Recognized

On behalf of the BCPFFA executive board, we are proud to share that as of March 16, 2026, eight additional cancers were officially recognized in British Columbia. This milestone expands our presumptive cancer coverage to 26, the highest in the country. Including Heart Injury and Operational Stress Injury. B.C. fire fighters now lead the nation with 28 total presumptive protections. These additions remove critical barriers for our members, shifting the burden of proof to ensure faster access to care.

Enclosed is a letter from the Hon. Minister Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour addressed to the BCPFFA and Local leadership. I want to highlight our strong collaboration with the Minister, her ministry staff and the ongoing partnership with locals L256 and L1782, which are essential to fostering and maintaining healthy and productive relationships.

Minister of Labour Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RxXCnMxXL7HRqQGW4Ype9npZY2LXC9Pu/view

To learn more: https://www.bcpffa.net/news/2026/3/30/legislative-update-new-presumptive-cancers-officially-recognized

On behalf of the executive board, thank our locals for their advocacy. We recognize the support of IAFF/BCPFFA local leadership (past & present), the Provincial Government, and Members of the Legislative Assembly for the dedicated advocacy and partnership that made these protections possible.

- BCPFFA President Todd Schierling

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