The FFAO executive wishes to express their condolences for two recent losses in our fire service family. We are sharing these details for those who wish to support the family, friends and fire departments impacted: Connie McNeilly, wife of Kevin McNeilly, Fire Chief of Grand Valley & District Fire Department. http://www.dodsandmcnair.com/book-of-memories/3488743/McNeilly-Connie/obituary.php Timothy Catterall, founder of…

The Grand Valley Fire Station will be the host for our next FFAO Quarterly Meeting and we invite all our members to attend. FFAO QUARTERLY MEETING MAY 27 FFAO Executive – The FFAO executive had an important meeting, as we prepare for the 2018 convention. The executive and committee members are expected to attend this meeting….

This is your chance to help support a great event! For the first time, the Grand Valley and District Fire fighter’s Association –  in conjunction with the Grand Valley and District Fire Department will be hosting the Fire Fighters Association of Ontario’s annual convention, right here in Grand Valley! This event will bring hundreds of…

Train with us this summer at the FFAO 2018 Convention in Grand Valley! We’ve had such great interest in our training courses this summer that we’ve added more. Check out our newest course offerings (as of March 27): FFAO TRAINING COURSE UPDATE MAR 27 Our convention runs July 30 to August 3, 2018. We’re ready. Are…

It’s on! Get ready for the FFAO 2018 Convention. This year’s host is The Grand Valley Firefighters’ Association and Grand Valley & District Fire Department. Mark your calendars!  July 30- August 3, 2018 Register to train with us this summer in certified courses: FFAO 2018 TRAINING COURSES Don’t miss a minute of the action. Stay with us….

The 2018 FFAO Annual Convention is set and we’re very pleased to announce this year’s event will be hosted by the Grand Valley Firefighters’ Association and The Grand Valley & District Fire Department.  Mark your calendars: July 30 to August 3, 2018 REGISTER FOR TRAINING NOW! FFAO 2018 TRAINING COURSES

It has come to the attention of the FFAO (Fire Fighters’ Association of Ontario) that there are some publishing companies soliciting our vendors, members and other organizations. These publishing companies are offering advertising or sponsorship opportunities with fire fighting-related magazines on behalf of the Fire Fighters’ Association of Ontario. The FFAO  has a sole contractual agreement…

The Ontario Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony will take place this year on October 1, 2017 at 1pm at Queen’s Park, the Ontario Legislature in Toronto. (111 Wellesley St. W.) Firefighters please meet at 12pm at the practice/warm-up area located on the north lawns and parking of the main legislature building for the march.

We are on Ottawa today, proudly taking part in Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the first annual Firefighters’ National Memorial Day: “Today, on the first annual Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, we take a moment to remember those who have answered their last alarm. “We…

GRAVENHURST — Firefighters from across Ontario gathered on Saturday, June 24 for a memorial honouring fallen firefighters, both professional and volunteer, at the Gravenhurst Fire College. The event, which takes place annually on the Saturday after Father’s Day, is open to the public and includes the laying of wreaths, a parade with members of the…