Memorial Ride to Ottawa 2025
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this year's TPFFCS Memorial Ride to...
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The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this year's TPFFCS Memorial Ride to...
Foundation director Carey Taylor attended the 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference trade show in Calgary on the 23 and 24th of...
On Saturday May 31st, the inaugural Devyn Gale Memorial Volleyball Tournament was held in Revelstoke, BC. Organized by BC Wildfir...
Each year, our Credit Union honours an individual or organization who has embodied the essence of selflessness, dedication, and in...
1-800-BOARDUP is proud to be an official partner of the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF) to further support the fire...
UNFORGETTABLE Canadian Whisky is a Limited-Edition release.
This past New Year’s Eve saw the first fundraiser of 2024 for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. For the second year i...
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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our Administrative Officer and dear friend Mr. Kevin Connolly.
Pictures of the 2023 ceremony are now available thanks to our Foundation photographer Linda Matta. Please ensure that copyrights a...
OTTAWA, ON – In a significant step towards strengthened support for families grappling with loss, the Canadian Fallen Firefighte...
Introducing Our New 2023 CFFF Challenge Coin!
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The 2022 Canadian Firefighter Memorial video is available on the CFFF YouTube channel
The 2022 Canadian Firefighter Memorial Ceremony will be held in-person on the 11 September at 10:30 AM
The 2021 memorial ceremony video is available here
Lambton College is hosting the 2021 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb that will help fund the programs provided by the NFFF and CFFF to su...
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2021 CFFF Memorial Weekend - Cancellation
The Stair Climb was another success raising over $2000 this year!
Erik Prain, owner of Bunker Gear, wanted to do something to help remember those that have fallen in service to their communities, ...
The 2020 virtual memorial took place on the 13 September at the Canadian Firefighters Memorial in Ottawa. Foundation President Da...
In September, the crew from Memorial Ride decided to go ahead and do a shortened ride that was pandemic friendly. Riding from Oakv...
2020 CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL SERVICE
Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony Postponed in 2020
Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation Special Release
CFFF Director John Sobey met with officers and cadets of 872 RC Air Cadet Squadron recently to personally thank the members who ha...
During the week of November 18 to 21, Wildland Director James MacKinnon represented the CFFF at the Wildland Fire Canada Conferenc...
On September 29, 2019 Reebok CrossFit FirePower and the Milton Fire Department held a fun, unique fitness competition as part of t...
Shortly after the ceremony, members of the CFFF took the time to recognize the ongoing support of the Hotel of Record – Sheraton...
At the Annual General Meeting in September, Director Wayne Jasper stepped down from the Board of Directors after giving his time t...
In September of this year, a few days prior to the ceremony, bike riders from Toronto Fire and other departments came together aft...
In July, Foundation Director and Atlantic representative Bruce Paradis attended the 106th MFCA conference and trade show in Moncto...
Director William (Bill) Stewart, former Fire Chief of Toronto and Director to the Foundation attended the Toronto Fire Services Me...
The annual pilgrimage to FDIC Atlantic took place on Saturday the eighth of June 2019 at Acadia University in Wolfville, NS. Thank...
The 6 and 7 of June this year saw CFFF Director Charles Olsen attending the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in Bran...
The Foundation was once again at the annual BC Fire Expo on the 2 and 3 of June 2019 in Penticton, British Columbia. First VP Doug...
In May, the Military Director to the Foundation, CWO Gerard Slaunwhite and his incoming replacement CWO Donnie Matthews donated th...
Karen Suidan, a teacher with the Dolphin Senior Public School in Mississauga, was travelling to Ottawa with the school band for th...
In May, Cannery Brewing Co. owner Patt Dyck met with CFFF Director Wayne Jasper to provide their donation from sales of the last b...
FSANS annual conference was held the weekend of the 13-14 May 2019 in Truro, NS. The Foundation was invited to attend the trade sh...
Correcting an oversight and just making things right, the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation is very pleased to announce that...
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Recently, CFFF director, John Sobey was invited by 872 Squadron (Kanata), Commanding Officer, Captain Anica Boudreau to attend the...
Shortly after the annual memorial, the Foundation was invited to attend the unveiling of the firefighters’ stamp in Halifax, hom...
The 2018 Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation AGM took place in Ottawa, ON September 10th resulting in the following changes to...
As a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe, the Canadian government proclaimed the second Sunday...
In July, the CFFF attended the 2018 Atlantic Fire Leadership Conference in Moncton, NB put on by the Maritime Fire Chiefs Associat...
In June, Treasurer and Atlantic Director Bruce Paradis was honoured to attend the FDIC Atlantic event in Wolfville, NS. The actual...
Thanks to everyone who attended the Heroes Festival in Wasaga Beach Ontario on June 23/24. The event honoured first responders and...
The long and daunting 206km Trek is now behind me. It has been an emotional rollercoaster since leaving Grande Prairie Fire Depart...
CFFF was presented a cheque for $50,848.14 from the "FUN" networking night held during the 2018 OAFC Trade Show.
The CFFF was privileged to attend the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs conference from May 31 to June 1 of this year, CFFF Dire...
CFFF Director Carey Taylor attended the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association trade show at the Edmonton EXPO Centre on May 27 & 28. W...
From April 12 to 15 of this year, CFFF Director Charles Olsen attended the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in R...
In December, Director John Sobey presented 872 Air Cadet Squadron with a small token of appreciation from the Foundation. Each and...
On October 24 & 25 the Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association held their annual charity hockey tournament. The two day ev...
Ottawa– Nov 6, 2017 – The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF), today announced it has received a grant for $30,000 ...
There was a special event at the Central United Church in Lunenburg, NS for “Mutual Aid”, an evening of music performed by the...
An invitation from the PEI Firefighters Association (PEIFFA) cannot be ignored! The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation was on...
CFFF Director John Sobey was able to personally recognize the Ottawa Fire Service with their Fire Management Team for their commit...
This year, the Canadian Volunteer Fire Service Association held their annual general meeting in Wolfville, Nova Scotia on the 30 S...
CFFF Director Wayne Jasper was pleased to accept another generous donation on behalf of the CFFF from Cannery Brewing owner Patt D...
It was a beautiful morning to kick off Milton Fire Department’s annual charity car wash in support of FireFighter Appreciation D...
CFFF president Robert Kirkpatrick recently visited the fire crews at Bruce Power in Tiverton, ON to present the 2017 Platinum spon...
REGINA — Canadian flags will now fly at half-mast in an annual solemn day of honour as firefighters across Canada are recogniz...
The largest fire conference in Atlantic Canada is the Maritime Fire Chiefs Association, attended by representatives from all four ...
Our annual pilgrimage to Wolfville Nova Scotia for the Fire Department Information Conference or FDIC Atlantic took place in June....
CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick represented the Foundation at the annual Fire Fighters Association of Ontario and Ontario Fire C...
Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick and CFFF Ontario Director John Clare represented the Fou...
CFFF Attends Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Trade Show CFFF directors Carey Taylor and James MacKinnon attended the AFCA trade sh...
CFFF Director Wayne Jasper along with CFFF Chaplain Bruce Rushton attended the FCABC in Vernon, BC. The CFFF congratulate Smithe...
The Comtech Fire Credit Union 5th Annual golf Tournament for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation was held on May 29th at R...
The weekend of the 27 May saw the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Fredericton, New Brunswick for the New Brunswick Asso...
Ladders Up raises a record $41,040 for the CFFF! Special thanks to Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, the Ladders Up Committee- M...
The CFFF attended the Northern H.E.A.T. conference and trade show the first week of May in Peace River, AB. This has grown into on...
Fire Chief Pierre Voisine (left), Treasurer of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, recently made a cheque presentation to Cap...
CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick attended the Ontario Legislature today with the Rea and Walter family for the second reading of ...
OTTAWA – Families who have lost one of their own in the line of duty as a Canadian firefighter will receive federal government c...
As 2017 begins the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation looks back on another year. The Foundation honored twelve families at t...
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation continues to HONOUR, REMEMBER, and SUPPORT with its 2016 CFFF/ Doug Lock Memorial Scho...
On November 11, 2016 the Beamsville Firefighters Association (part of the Town of Lincoln, ON Fire Department) held their annual t...
The CFFF would like to extend its thanks to the Copper Mug Pub and the Cannery Brewery in Penticton, BC for the generous donation ...
OTTAWA -- Robert Kirkpatrick, president of the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation and 32-year veteran Captain with the Missis...
President Kirkpatrick recently presented a thank you plaque to Andrea and George Savard at Milton Reebok CrossFit FirePower for th...
CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick was the special guest of NFFF Chairman Dennis Compton (right in photo) at the 35th annual Nation...
The 6th annual Firefighter Appreciation Day (FFAD) to benefit The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation was held on Saturday, Oc...
After a quick hop over to Newfoundland for the CAFC in St. John’s, the Canadian Fallen Firefighter Foundation was in Prince Edwa...
The Canadian Fallen Firefighter Foundation recently attended the Canadian Association of Fire Chief’s conference (Fire Rescue Ca...
CFFF Director Wayne Jasper attended the Cannery Brewing Co. earlier this month for the release of their 2016 Wildfire Black IPA an...
Comtech Fire Credit Union announced today that the 2016 Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation Golf Tournament raised a total o...
It is with great sadness that SOPFEU announces that one of its forest fire fighters died late yesterday afternoon. He collapsed wh...
Our thoughts and prayers go out the family, friends and colleagues of Loyalist Fire Department Firefighter Patrick Pidgeon. Firefi...
The Canadian Fallen Firefighter Foundation visited the Maritime Association of Fire Chiefs conference held in Sydney Nova Scotia f...
Once again the Canadian Fallen Firefighter Foundation attended the Fire Department Information Conference or FDIC Atlantic in June...
CFFF Directors Carey Taylor and Wayne Jasper attended the 2016 Alberta Fire Chiefs Conference at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in...
This year’s Ladders Up for the Foundation was held on April 30th at the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs annual trade show and...
The CFFF was happy to attend the Northern H.E.A.T. (Hands on Education and Training) conference put on by the Peace River Regional...
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation annual fundraiser at the Mississauga Boston Pizza (Courtneypark location) was a great ...
On behalf of the CFFF, Director John Clare and President Robert Kirkpatrick recently accepted a large donation of approximately $1...
As 2015 ends the Foundation looks back on another year. The Foundation honored nine families at the annual ceremony in September. ...
Chris Francescone and his B platoon crew from Belleville Fire Department recently visited the offices of QBA Services in Bellevill...
CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick had the honour of presenting a CFFF scholarship award to Michael Gray. Michael is the son of Tor...
The 5th annual Lethbridge 9/11 memorial stairclimb went off without a hitch this past September. New this year was public particip...
CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick and Treasurer Bruce Paradis made the trip to Newfoundland for the Newfoundland & Labrador Associ...
The CFFF attended the CAFC 2015 Conference held in Victoria, BC in September. CFFF 1st Vice President Doug Wylie and Director Wayn...
Fire Services Credit Union] Fire Services Credit Union Press Release 2015 Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation Golf Tournamen...
The Brampton Beast Hockey Club of the ECHL, (affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens & St. John’s IceCaps), is inviting all families...
A public Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Wildland LODD John Phare
CFFF Director Martin Bell (left) and CFFF Treasurer Bruce Paradis (right) man the CFFF information booth at the 2015 Maritime F...
VICTORIA - Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson issued the following statement today, following c...
The funeral for air tanker pilot William Hilts, who died fighting a forest fire near Cold Lake, AB on May 22, 2015 will be held...
Patt Dyck from Cannery Brewing was very honoured to present a cheque to Wayne, Doug & Brian from the Canadian Fallen Firefighte...
FCABC Communications Director Tom DeSorcy presents a check for more than $4,000 to CFFF Director Wayne Jasper at the FCABC Banq...
The CFFF attended the FDIC Atlantic on the 6 of June in Wolfville NS. Between raffle tickets and sales of merchandise, the partici...
CFFF Director John Sobey (left) accepts a cheque for $10,000 from Ottawa Firefighter Derek Bowker who raised funds for CFFF and...
The CFFF Annual General Meeting was held in Ottawa on Mat 22, 2015 with all board members present.
Ontario Fire Marshal and Chief, Emergency Management Ted Wieclawek and CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick announced at the 2015 ...
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation held a fundraiser on Friday May 1 at the Courtney Park Drive location of Boston Pizza....
The CFFF attended the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs annual conference and trade show on April 16 and 17 in Swift Curr...
The CFFF would like to thank all those who attended the Foundation’s booth at the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Associa...
CFFF Treasurer Bruce Paradis attended the Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia conference in Truro during the weekend of the...
THe CFFF would like to extend its thanks to all our Supporters and Sponsors.
The CFFF Yearbook Volume 10 Digital Version is now available online!
Volunteer Firefighter Brian Smyth passed away on Saturday, March, 7, 2015 after suffering a cardiac arrest while battling a res...
The Foundation is very pleased to announce that Miss Em Maj of Mississauga ON was awarded the 2014 CFFF / Doug Lock Memorial Sc...
The CFFF is proud to announce that the honourary host for the 2015 Ceremony will be the Saskatchewan Fire Service.
Division Chief Gordon Routley, of the Montreal Fire Department, was recently named Canada’s Career Fire Chief of the Year by ...
CFFF Directors Brian Hutchinson (left) and Wayne Jasper (right) also give their time on behalf of Muscular Dystrohy Canada. Mos...
As part of our SUPPORT for the families of Canadian fallen firefighters, the Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of ...
On September 14, 2014 the Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners were all in attendance at the Canadian Firef...
During this year's CVFSA AGM in Ottawa, CVFSA Director Graham Pawlett presented CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick and 1st Vice ...
The Brampton Firefighters, long-time supporters of the CFFF, held a golf day yesterday with proceeds going to the Foundation. A...
On May 5, 2014 Jack Astor’s at Yonge and Bloor Streets in downtown Toronto hosted its 5th annual Bar Flair Competition with p...
To date, your purchase of "Fighting an Overwhelming Foe" custom cheques from ASAP Cheques, Forms & Supplies has raised more tha...
This year’s Ladders Up for the Foundation May 3rd event and on-line auction raised more than $26,500 for the CFFF Education F...
The Fire Services Credit Union CFFF Golf Tournament was held on May 26, 2014 at the exclusive and private Markland Wood Golf & ...
Saturday June 21 marked the Sarnia Saints Rugby Club’s 5th annual “Playing it Forward” charity benefit day with this year...
The 2nd Edition CFFF Challenge Coin featuring the Ceremony Bell and crossed Axe & Pulaski with the Lone Pine in the background ...
GBW Associates recently held a Rural Water Supply Operations Seminar in Peace River , Alberta where students and instructors he...
The CFFF attended the annual Fire Department Information Conference (FDIC) Atlantic in Wolfville, Nova Scotia on the weekend of...
The NBAFC was held the 30 May - 1 Jun in Dieppe NB. Hosted by the Dieppe Fire Department, the convention saw the Fire Marshal's...
The Etobicoke Firefighters Curling League, comprised of firefighters from the Greater Toronto Area- GTA, Toronto, Brampton, Mis...
The East Side Marios Event held at the Argentia location in Mississauga, ON was once again a big success.
Final Alarm - Fire Chief Dave Evans (LODD)
CFFF Director Bruce Paradis attended the Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia conference on the 12-13 April in Truro NS. The...
DVD's of the 2013 Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony are now available. Cost is $20.00 per DVD. Please contact the CFFF Of...
The CFFF would like to extend its thanks to the Big White, BC Fire Department. Through the BWFD Campout Fundraiser, they have...
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation is currently seeking a Director for Saskatchewan. Candidates may be current or reti...
The 9th Edition of Courage Magazine is now available for online reading... Click Here to view this edition along with all the p...
The CFFF would like to extend its thanks to the TFD Pensioners Golf Tournament for their generous donation following the tornam...
Fire Services Credit Union CFFF Golf Tournament (East) will take place on May 26, 2014 at the exclusive and private Markland Wo...
Patt Dyck from Cannery Brewing (2nd from left) presents a cheque to local firefighters from BC's Wildfire Management Branch on ...
President Robert Kirkpatrick recently spoke at the annual meeting of the Greater Toronto Multiple Alarm Association about the c...
Fallen Pickering firefighter honoured with street in his name
On September 14, 2013 a small ceremony was held in Listowel, Ontario to unveil a new monument dedicated to the North Perth Fire...
(Tiverton) Bruce Power in Tiverton is marking September 11th with a six-thousand dollar donation to the Canadian Fallen Firefig...
Penny-Lynn M. Rintoul of RZCD Law Firm LLP recently made a donation to the CFFF. Penny is legal counsel for the Fire Services C...
We are proud to welcome the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) as the honorary Host for the 2014 Canadian Fir...
This year’s CVFSA Challenge Coin celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Canada Post stamp released on May 30th 2003.
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation celebrated 10 years of service on May 3, 2013 at their annual general meeting in Ot...
On May 4, 2013 at the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs annual convention and trade show, the second annual “Ladders Up for ...
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation is proud to make availble copies of the documentary "We Were There - The Making of ...
Great news! The Canadian Firefighters Memorial is one of five shortlisted memorial projects for the 2013 Architizer A+ Awards (...
Ottawa – December 03, 2012 – The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation, a registered charity that honours, supports an...
Thank you to Renee Mair and her organization Many-2-One www.many-2-one.org The sale of Para Cord bracelets has rais...
CVFSA President Mike Purtill with CAFC President Robert Simonds, CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick and Minister of State Gordon...
Gov. Gen. David Johnston honoured the nation’s firefighters on Sunday, thanking them for their willingness to go “the wrong...
On August 31st at 0900 hours the Ride of Respect commenced their long journey from Vancouver to Ottawa, led by organizer Surrey...
The CVFSA has produced a limited edition Challenge Coin honouring the dedication of the CFF Memorial. This coin is limited to o...
President Robert Kirkpatrick attended the graduation dinner for the Conestoga College Pre-Service Firefighter Education & Train...
Several Dominos Pizza locations in Mississauga recently held a Customer Appreciation Day with $1 from every pizza sold going to...
FSCU has partnered with an experienced Ontario wills and estates lawyer, Penny Rintoul of RZCD Law LLP.
The CFFF is sad to announce the passing of Former Treasurer Doug Lock. Doug left the Foundation in 2011 to battle cancer and pa...
The Personal recently presented a cheque for $2,500 to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. This was the direct result ...
PLANT Architect Inc. has received the CSLA Regional Honour Award (New Directions) for the Canadian Firefighters Memorial in Ott...
CFFF President Robert Kirkpatrick along with CFFF Director and Wildland Representative Paul Buxton-Carr attended the Helicopter...
East Side Mario's Argentia is hosting a fundraiser night to remember. They will be donating 10% from all regularly priced sales...
Four CFFF board members have Just returned from Enderby BC Fire Department's LODD funeral for 25 year old Capt. Botkin. Over 12...
The Brampton Fire Fighters held a Gala night on October 14, 2011 at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton. It was a fun n...
In tribute to the men and women of the Fire Service, The Personal is donating $5.00 to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Associa...
CFFF in Calgary at CAFC 2011
Sunday marked the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks which claimed thousands of lives and continues to have a signi...
On Saturday, September 10th, 2011, the Red Knights Motorcycle Club PEI Chapter 1 hosted a 9/11 memorial motorcycle ride with ...
The Halifax 9-11 Memorial Ride took place on Saturday, September 10th, 2011 and raised just over $2000 for the CFFF. The showin...
The CFFF would like to extend thanks to Troy Mutch and Commercial Solutions Inc. for their donation of $5150. Troy presented ...
For 31 years, the annual Mesachie Lake Firefighters Tournament and Auction has raised over $500,000 to benefit Muscular Dystrop...