Kitimat Firefighter Paramedics - IAFF Local 1304

05/07/2026

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to Kitimat Firefighter Paramedics - IAFF Local 1304! 🌟

We are so grateful to Kitimat Firefighter Paramedics for their ongoing support of our Snow Valley Skating Club and for helping make our People’s Choice Awards Skating Gala possible! ⛸️✨

We truly appreciate your ongoing commitment to our community. Thank you, Kitimat Firefighter Paramedics! ❤

05/07/2026

The Kitimat Fire Local 1304 is proud to announce that Ethan Endicott has officially completed his probationary year.
This milestone is the result of twelve months of rigorous training and dedication to the high standards of the fire service. Throughout his probationary period, Ethan has demonstrated a commitment to mastering his skills on the fire ground and upholding a high level of patient care in our ambulances.
We are confident that the skills Ethan has developed this year are only the beginning. We look forward to his future contributions and his continued role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the Kitimat community. Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Endicott on this well earned achievement

05/05/2026

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, and at Kitimat Fire & Ambulance, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what it means to serve this community.

Being a firefighter is about more than just answering the call; it’s about the person standing to your left and right, the families who support us from home, and the neighbors who trust us on their toughest days.

From the industrial heart of the valley to the residential streets of our community, the members of IAFF Local 1304 are honored to stand watch 24/7. Whether we are responding to a fire or providing critical medical care, our commitment to the safety of Kitimat remains our highest priority.

To our fellow first responders across the globe and especially those serving throughout British Columbia, thank you for your unwavering dedication

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Over the last two days, Kitimat Fire and Haisla Fire conducted joint marina fire operations training under the guidance of JIBC instructors. This session focused on identifying the unique hazards of maritime environments from tight quarters to complex fuel risks and vessel stability. By training together, our departments are honing the specialized tactics needed to preserve life and property in our local waters. Proactive preparation for these high-stakes scenarios is essential to ensuring a safe and successful outcome for our communities.

04/03/2026

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Easter from all of us at Kitimat Firefighter Paramedics. Whether you're hunting eggs, sharing a meal, or enjoying the long weekend, we hope your day is filled with good people and great moments.

From our family to yours. 🐣🪺

Kitimat Firefighter Paramedics — IAFF Local 1304

03/23/2026

Please join us in (retro) congratulating Jonas Houlden on successfully completing his probationary year!

Over the past year, Jonas has demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving the people of Kitimat. We’re proud to welcome him as a full member of the department and look forward to Jonas's continued contributions. Jonas has spent countless hours training, and working along side our membership over the past year, his continued commitment has not gone unnoticed.

On behalf of IAFF Local 1304 we look forward to many more years of working alongside one another.

03/17/2026

☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Kitimat Firefighter Paramedics!

Enjoy the celebrations today — and if you're raising a glass, make sure someone else holds the wheel. 🍀

We're on duty 24/7 to keep our community safe. Have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day, Kitimat!

03/03/2026

🔴 Stronger Protections for BC Firefighters — Eight New Cancers Added to Presumptive Coverage

The Government of British Columbia, in partnership with the BC Professional Fire Fighters' Association (BCPFFA), has expanded presumptive cancer coverage for firefighters under the Workers' Compensation Act.

Effective 2026, eight additional cancers are now recognized as occupationally linked to firefighting:

🔹 Tracheal, Bronchial, Laryngeal, Nasal, and Pharyngeal cancers
🔹 Skin Cancer
🔹 Mesothelioma
🔹 Soft Tissue Sarcoma

The province has also reduced the cumulative service-year requirement for esophageal cancer coverage from 20 years to 15 — bringing BC in line with Ontario and the national standard.

These changes reflect decades of scientific research into the occupational cancer risks firefighters face every day — from toxic smoke inhalation to chemical absorption through gear. This is now the strongest set of firefighter cancer protections in Canada.

Kitimat Firefighters thanks Premier David Eby, Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside, the BCPFFA, and all Members of the Legislative Assembly for their continued commitment to the health and safety of BC's firefighters and first responders.

The fight against occupational cancer doesn't end here — but this is a significant step forward.

12/10/2025

Over the last two days, firefighters from Kitimat, Terrace, and the Haisla Nation took part in technically specific entry training with northern_h.o.t Members spent two full days refining hands-on skills and strengthening their tactical mindset for scenarios where rapid and effective entry is critical. When seconds count, this training ensures our crews are prepared to act decisively.