IAFF Local 4768 Mission Professional Firefighters

08/20/2026

🚒 TRAINING TODAY. READINESS TOMORROW. 🔥

Ladder operations are a critical part of the fireground, and like any skill, they require regular practice to be performed safely, efficiently, and confidently when it matters most.

At Mission Fire Rescue Service, our career crews train every day. Each crew focuses on different topics and skills throughout their shifts—from ladder operations and apparatus placement to hose lines, forcible entry, search techniques, ventilation, and more.

The goal is simple: build skills, maintain proficiency, and be ready for the call we haven’t received yet.

Training isn’t just about checking a box. It’s about repetition, teamwork, communication, and taking pride in being prepared to serve our community when it matters most.

Every crew. Every day. Always learning. Always ready. 🚒🔥

08/18/2026

🚒 READY. ORGANIZED. OWNED. 🚒

🔥 There’s pride in the little things. 🔥

A well-organized hose rack isn’t just about looking good—it’s about ownership, accountability, and being ready for the next call. Taking the time to properly clean, roll, inspect, and organize our equipment reflects the standards we hold ourselves to as firefighters.

Pride in our station. Pride in our equipment. Pride in our profession.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Thank to our friends over at JAK's Beer Wine Spirits, our golfers will all be well hydrated tomorrow. Thank you for your support!

We are looking forward to seeing all our golfers tomorrow!

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08/12/2026

🚒 Mission Professional Firefighters Local 4768 at the IAFF Convention! 🇨🇦🇺🇸

This week, more than 2,000 IAFF representatives from across Canada and the United States are gathered in Arlington, Texas, for the International Association of Fire Fighters Biennial Convention.

We’re proud to have two members from Mission Local 4768 there representing our members and our community. It’s an incredible opportunity to connect with firefighters and labour leaders from across North America, share our experiences, and have our voices heard on the issues that matter to our profession.

From firefighter health and cancer prevention to workplace safety, staffing, bargaining rights and the future of the fire service, these conversations help shape the direction of our union and our profession.

We’re proud to see Local 4768 represented on the floor and at the table. Our members. Our voice. Our future. 💪🚒

International Association of Fire Fighters 6th District
BC Professional Fire Fighters
IAFF Canada - AIP

08/11/2026

Thanks to our friends over at Chilliwack Ford, our golfers will have a chance at winning a 2026 Ford Explorer ST! Good luck golfers, we hope one of you gets a hole in one!!!

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08/09/2026

💦🔥 Keeping Cool at the Pow Wow! 🔥💦

Today, members of Mission Professional Firefighters Local 4768 had the opportunity to spend some time at the Pow Wow, helping keep the grounds cool by watering down the grass and surrounding area.

Of course, once the water was flowing, it didn’t take long for the kids to turn it into their own personal splash zone! 😂💦 Watching the kids run through the water, laughing and having a blast, was definitely the highlight of the day.

It’s moments like these that remind us that being a firefighter is about more than responding to emergencies. It’s about being part of our community, showing up, lending a hand, and making memories along the way.

Thank you to everyone at the Pow Wow for welcoming us and allowing us to be part of such a great event. ❤️

Stay cool, stay safe, and keep having fun! 🚒💦

BC Professional Fire Fighters
Mission Fire Rescue Service

08/06/2026

Making History… But Have We Kept Pace?

This photo was taken 10 years ago come this August 7th!

This photo marks a historic moment for Mission Fire Rescue—the first official 24/7 career crew beginning their shift at Station 1. It was a major step forward for our community and laid the foundation for the level of emergency service Mission residents rely on today.

At that time, Mission Fire Rescue responded to roughly 2,000 calls per year.

Today, we respond to more than 4,400 emergency calls annually—more than double the workload. Medical emergencies, fires, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle collisions, and technical rescues have all increased as our community has grown.

Despite that dramatic increase in demand, our frontline career staffing has remained virtually unchanged.

Career firefighters provide the immediate response that protects our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are the firefighters who are already staffed, trained, and ready to respond the moment a 911 call comes in. Every minute matters during a cardiac arrest, house fire, serious motor vehicle collision, or rescue, and having enough career firefighters on duty directly impacts the level of service the community receives.

As Mission continues to grow, investing in career staffing means:

- Faster response times.
- Safer staffing on emergency scenes.
- Reduced workload and burnout for firefighters.
- Improved firefighter and public safety.
- A fire department that keeps pace with the needs of a growing community.

We are proud of the history captured in this photo. But history should also remind us that public safety must evolve alongside the community it serves.

Mission has grown. Our emergency calls have more than doubled. It’s time for our career staffing to reflect that reality.

BC Professional Fire Fighters
Mission Fire Rescue Service
International Association of Fire Fighters 6th District

08/03/2026

Plumbing On Tap is our putting contest sponsor once again this year. Golfers will have their chance at winning prizes using our coveted axe head putter! Thank you for your continued support!

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