| Join the Burnaby Firefighters at the Christmas Angel Breakfast & Toy Drive! |
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November, 2017 - Presented by the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel - early in the morning (from 6:00 to 10:00 am) on Friday, December 1st - the Burnaby Firefighters will be collecting toys & cash donations for their 6th Annual Christmas Angel Breakfast & Toy Drive supporting the Burnaby Christmas Bureau and the CKNW Orphans' Fund.
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| Province to add cancer to coverage for Firefighters |
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Update May, 2017 - Province to add cancer to coverage for Firefighters
March 10, 2014 - With over 100 BC firefighters attending the Robert E. Hall Legislative Conference in Victoria, the BC government has announced it will introduce legislation today that allows firefighters to claim heart disease, including heart attacks, as job-related stress.
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| Annual Charitable Society Ball celebrating 25th Anniversary |
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March, 2017 - The Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their Annual Gala Ball that raises funds to directly support numerous charitable organizations including the Society’s well-known Nutritional Snack Program that helps feed hungry kids in Burnaby schools.
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| 2016 Golf Tournament a huge success! |
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September, 2016 - Thanks to our golfers, sponsors and generous supporters, the 2016 Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society Golf Tournament raises funds for our schoolkids' healthy snacks program. See photos in Photo Gallery.
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| Thank you to long time supporter Scotiabank |
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July, 2016 - Many thanks to Scotiabank for their recent $15,000 donation to the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society. Scotiabank is a pillar of support to our Charitable Society, helping us give back to our community with highly-valued sponsorships.
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| Local residents donate funds to support this year's Charitable Ball |
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March 14, 2016, Burnaby, BC – Less than 24 hours after Burnaby Now broke the news that Mayor Derek Corrigan’s office cancelled this year’s City contribution of $3,000.00 towards the Burnaby Firefighters Annual Charitable Ball, some local residents stepped up to donate the $3,000.00 necessary to purchase flowers and other provisions in the City’s stead.
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| Burnaby Firefighters appreciate the community support! |
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March, 2015 - Burnaby Firefighters would like to express their appreciation for the support the community has shown with two recent letters that were forwarded to Fire Chief Doug McDonald that he has shared with members, adding “for a job well done!”.
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| Scotiabank presents the 23rd Annual Burnaby Firefighters Ball |
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February, 2015 - Tickets are now available for the "Scotiabank presents Spring into Action" 23rd Annual Burnaby Firefighters Ball, raising funds for the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society Nutritional Snack Program.
When: Saturday, April 18, 2015; Cocktails at 6:00 pm; Dinner at 7:00 pm.
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| Ongoing education aims to benefit membership |
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February, 2015 - The Executive of Local 323 recently attended the Vincent J. Bollon Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS), the IAFF’s premier education conference that provides an unmatched opportunity to learn new skills and become more effective union leaders.
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| Steamworks Brewing Company Raises Over $10,000 for BC Firefighters Burn Fund |
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November, 2014 - As a tribute to BC Firefighters and to raise both awareness & funds, local craft brewery Steamworks Brewing Company brewed a robust and flavourful Heroica Red Ale for its 2014 fall release and in keeping with Steamworks' whimsical brand designs, this particular label featured Burnaby Heights Landmark Helen Arnold the swinging girl as a damsel in distress being rescued by a Steampunked firefighter.
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| Labour Day Events in Our Community |
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Bring your family and friends to join the labour community at a number of events taking place on Monday, September 1, 2014, to celebrate Labour Day.
Burnaby - Swangard Stadium at Kingsway & Boundary, from 11 am to 3 pm, featuring musical guests Trooper.
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| Join us for our 2014 Annual Golf Tournament |
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Register today for our Annual Golf Tournament taking place on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Burnaby's Riverway Golf Course!
Contact Jeff Clark at 604-812-8699 or email burnabyfirefighters@telus.
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| Senator Yonah Martin visits with Burnaby Firefighters |
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May 26, 2014 - Senator Yonah Martin (British Columbia) met with Burnaby Firefighters in May, 2014, to discuss the need to recognize Firefighter Safety in the National Building Code of Canada. While there, Burnaby Firefighters took the opportunity to tour Senator Martin around Fire Hall #1.
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| Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society nominated for two BBEA awards |
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October, 2013 - The Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society have been announced as finalists in two categories for the Burnaby Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by the Burnaby Board of Trade. The awards will be presented at the 14th BBEA Gala taking place on November 14, 2013 at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel.
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| Join the Burnaby Firefighters to support the fight against Breast Cancer |
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August, 2013 - Burnaby’s Firefighters, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 323, would like you to join them in supporting the fight against Breast Cancer by purchasing a “Burnaby Firefighters For A Cure” t-shirt, with all proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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| Burnaby Firefighters support local kids at Esso Cup Hockey Tournament |
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May, 2013 - The 2013 Esso Cup, Canada’s National Female Midget Championship Hockey Tournament, came to Burnaby the last week of April and the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society showed their support for the 6,000 kids from Burnaby's schools who attended the games at the week long event at the Bill Copeland Centre.
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| Firefighters from Burnaby show a lot of heart |
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Representatives from Burnaby Firefighters Local 323 proudly present a $100,000 cheque to the BCPFF Burn Fund on behalf of the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society to fund an accommodation unit, named in their honour, at the new Burn Fund Centre in Vancouver.
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| Thank you Mayor Hurley |
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On Wednesday, the Day of Mourning, the city honoured workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and occupational exposures. Mayor Hurley, joined by Provincial MLAs, Federal MPs and City Leaders, publicly expressed the need to vaccinate all of Burnaby's frontline workers immediately.
Download:
 BFF L323 Hurley Vaccine.mp4
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| Province to add cancer to coverage for Firefighters |
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Update May, 2017: Province to add cancer to coverage for firefighters
March 10, 2014 - With over 100 BC firefighters attending the Robert E. Hall Legislative Conference in Victoria, the BC government has announced it will introduce legislation today that allows firefighters to claim heart disease, including heart attacks, as job-related stress.
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