Metro Hit Hard by Weekend Fires
From VOCM Several people in the metro region have been left homeless after a series of weekend fires, two of […]
Early Morning Fire in St. John’s
From VOCM Firefighters were called out again early today to battle a blaze at a home in the 500 […]
Three firefighters in hospital after St. John’s house fire
From CBC News As an update 2 of 3 were released last night, we are hoping the third will be […]
3 firefighters taken to hospital for heat exhaustion
https://twitter.com/CBCMikeRossiter/status/500795272264704000/photo/1 Two have been released one kept in for observation
Fire crews kept busy with 3 fires in St. John’s area
From CBC At 2:30 a.m., police responded to a fire in the Boncloddy Street area of the city. A […]
Official Promotions at SJRFD
From The Telegram St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) Fire Chief Jerry Peach officially promoted firefighter Don Byrne to deputy […]
Firefighter Taken to Hospital after Corner Brook Fire
From VOCM A Corner Brook firefighter was taken to hospital showing signs of heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation while […]
House fire caused by lightning strike under control
From The Telegram The St. John’s Regional Fire Department was able to get an aerial truck down a narrow […]
City of Corner Brook will have to pay firefighters for lost OT
From The Western Star An arbitration ruling in favour of Local 1222 of the International Association of Fire Fighters […]
Two homes damaged, no injuries in downtown Allan Square fire
From CBC Firefighters moved fast to contain a row-house fire in downtown St. John’s Thursday night. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/two-homes-damaged-no-injuries-in-downtown-allan-square-fire-1.2730942
SJRFD HAZMAT team responds to Chemical Spill
A police spokesman says there is still some question about what kind of gas was involved in the leak. […]
Quick Work Made of Parade Street Fire
The fire at 7 Parade Street broke out around 11:00 am and, fortunately for the residents, the fire station is […]
IAFF calls out looters of public pensions
This excellent new video produced by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) reminds us that, especially for fire fighters […]
Fire Ban Still In Place
Please be aware that the fire ban is still in place for St. John’s and environs. Be careful, Be safe.
Royal Newfoundland Regiment Documentary
There is a documentary being made about the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the great war, they are looking for people […]
Gerald Noseworthy Sr.
Retired member of the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (33 years of service) passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on February […]
15th District Delegates as Convention
Delegates from throughout the 15th District at the 52nd Biennial IAFF Convention: John Codling, Reggie Verner – Kennebacasis, Jim Fennell […]
15th District Delegate Receives Award
Brother Paul Boyle of Halifax IAFF Local 268 receiving a well deserved IAFF Local Leadership Award at the 52nd Biennial […]
General President Schairberger Addresses Delegate
President Schaitberger gives a stirring address to delegates (including those from Local 1075) at the opening ceremonies of the 52nd […]
IAFF Stands With APWU to Boycott Staples
| July 13, 2014 – The IAFF is urging members, friends and family to no longer shop at Staples stores. Staples and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have entered an agreement that jeopardizes your mail service and your local post office by replacing full-service U.S. Post Offices with knock-off post offices in Staples stores that are not staffed with U.S. Postal Service employees. |