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The CPFFA IAFF Local 5219 represents PEI's only Career Firefighters who proudly serve our Nation's birthplace. Views are solely that of the CPFFA.

The IAFF’s 360,000 professional firefighters protect more than 85% of the Canadian & US population.

06/17/2026

Celebrate the life of James "Jim" Fennell and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

06/15/2026

📸 Two tower cranes in Charlottetown.

Not long ago, seeing a tower crane on PEI was a rarity. Today, they are a sign of a growing city…more housing, more businesses, and more people calling Charlottetown home.

We support that growth.

But as our city grows, public safety must grow with it.

That’s why we continue to advocate for 4 Firefighters on the first arriving apparatus. New buildings don’t respond to emergencies. Firefighters do.

While cranes build our city, firefighters protect it.

06/13/2026

🚒 Charlottetown Firefighters Make a Rescue! 🚒

This morning, Charlottetown Firefighters responded to a report of a worker in need of rescue on the side of an office building.

Engine 1 and its crew of three firefighters arrived to find a man uninjured, but trapped approximately five stories up. On-call firefighters responded with Ladder 2, our 100' aerial platform. Engine 1's crew utilized the aerial device to safely extricate the individual without harm.

Thank you to all CFD members, Charlottetown Police, and Island EMS who responded to assist.

Incidents like this require multiple personnel and resources to be managed safely and effectively. An additional fourth firefighter on the engine would have been a tremendous asset, helping support rescue operations while maintaining coverage for the rest of the city.

🚒👏 Great teamwork by all involved!

www.4firefighters4yoursafety.com

06/11/2026

The Charlottetown Professional Firefighters are pleased to see the process moving forward to replace our aging rescue boat.

These boats are a vital piece of lifesaving equipment, used for water rescues, boat fires, and emergencies on our waterways. While we are grateful for the support of our mutual aid partners, having a dedicated rescue boat in Charlottetown helps ensure the quickest possible response when seconds count.

We would like to thank Interim Fire Chief Tim Jenkins for getting the process started to replace this important asset. This investment will help protect the residents of Charlottetown, surrounding communities, and the many visitors who enjoy our beautiful waterfront each year.

Keeping firefighters equipped with the right tools helps keep our community safe.

Read more at the link below 👇🏻
https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fnews%2Fcanada%2Fprince-edward-island%2Fpei-charlottetown-fire-department-rescue-boat-9.7226650&btnI

Photo from Saltwire

06/08/2026

On Saturday evening, just after 8:00 PM, Charlottetown Firefighters were dispatched to a reported forest fire.

Engine 1 and its crew of three firefighters arrived to find an active fire burning in a large wooded area that was beginning to spread.

Firefighters quickly deployed pressurized water extinguishers to slow the fire's spread while additional arriving crews stretched a hoseline to bring the incident under control.

Thanks to the quick actions of responding firefighters, the fire was contained before it could spread further and cause significant damage.

This incident once again highlights the need for 4 firefighters on the initial response and improved citywide fire coverage to ensure the safest and most effective service for our community.

Thank you to all firefighters and partner agencies who responded.

06/06/2026

Welcome back to PEI, Atlantic 911 Ride!

This weekend, first responders and supporters from across the Maritimes will ride together to honour the fallen and recognize those who continue to serve our communities every day.

The ride departs from the Rodd Royalty in Charlottetown at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, travelling west on Saturday and east on Sunday.

Ride safe, and thank you to all who serve.

06/04/2026

Your Charlottetown Professional Firefighters were proud to attend the 2026 Atlantic Canada First Responders’ Mental Health Conference, hosted right here in Charlottetown.

Over two days, first responders, healthcare professionals, researchers, labour leaders, and organizations from across Atlantic Canada came together to learn, share experiences, and discuss ways to better support the mental health of those who serve our communities.

A special thank you to APPFFA President Joe Triff for representing firefighters on the conference panel. Joe spoke about the direct impact staffing and deployment decisions can have on member well-being. When firefighters are continually asked to do more with less, the effects extend far beyond emergency response.

Thank you to our own Winston Bryan, the organizing committee, Wounded Warriors Canada, Trillium Health Partners Insight Health Solutions, the City of Charlottetown, and all sponsors for making this important event possible.

These conversations matter, and we are grateful that Charlottetown had the opportunity to host them.

05/28/2026

Your Charlottetown Professional Firefighters are there for you! 🚒

Whether it’s a fire alarm, motor vehicle collision, structure fire, or medical emergency, we will show up for YOU.

Here’s a short video from our files of Engine 1 responding to a gas leak!

If you have any videos or action shots of our crews in action, feel free to message us with them. We’d love to share them with the community!

05/26/2026

A Prince Edward Island legend whose impact reached far beyond the rink. Rest easy, Forbie. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Kennedy family and all those mourning his loss. ❤️🏒

05/24/2026

The Charlottetown Professional Firefighters are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Kilduff Jr.

Brother Kilduff made the ultimate sacrifice while trying to help others, a true reflection of courage and selflessness.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and brothers and sisters during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Brother.

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Charlottetown, PE

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