President of Oshawa Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 465 Zone 1 Director for the Ontario Professional Firefighters Association. Avid Skier.

Joined April 2012
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Proud to be at the OPFFA Convention with the entire Board this week.
The entire Executive Board of Oshawa Professional Fire Fighters Association is in Kingston for the 29th Annual OPFFA Convention. Proud to represent the members of IAFF Local 465 as firefighters from across Ontario come together to debate, collaborate and shape our future.
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Peter Dyson retweeted
The 29th Annual OPFFA Convention is underway in Kingston! Today, delegates from across Ontario come together to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of our Association. OPFFA President @G_Horts officially opens the 29th Annual Convention. #OPFFAConvention
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Important message from the DRP Association heading into the long weekend. Please celebrate responsibly, plan ahead, and never drink and drive. Everyone deserves to get home safely. Appreciate our police partners continuing to spread this important message.
Great reminder from our friends at the DRP Association as we head into the long weekend. If you’re celebrating with family and friends, please plan ahead, arrange a safe ride home, and never drink and drive. @OshawaFire @oshawacity @opffa @IAFFCanada
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Proud to join our retirees, members, community leaders, @ our Retirees Luncheon yesterday. Honoured to recognize Candice Hollingshead, Alan Ulrich, Tanya Norman & Scott Wood for years of service to Oshawa Proud to see the recognition for over $1 million raised for @MD_Canada
Yesterday, we proudly hosted our annual Retirees Luncheon recognizing the careers & service of Candice Hollingshead, Alan Ulrich, Tanya Norman & Scott Wood. We also celebrated Oshawa Firefighters surpassing $1 million raised for MD Canada over the years.
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Congratulations to Kelly King on 20 years with the OPFFA! Kelly has been an integral part of the organization and a tremendous support to members, Local Presidents, and Board Members across ON. Thank you for your dedication and everything you do for our members! #OPFFA #IAFF
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Today, we proudly celebrate Kelly’s 20 years with the OPFFA!
Since joining the OPFFA in May 2006, Kelly has provided dedicated financial support through budgeting, planning, and assisting members and staff. Beyond her work, she has always brought enthusiasm, positivity, and a friendly face to every event and member interaction.
Whether you attended an OPFFA event, needed help with Concur, purchased a license plate, or needed support along the way, chances are Kelly was there to help.
Thank you, Kelly, for 20 years of dedication and commitment to our members and organization.
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Honoured to be representing 🇨🇦 this week at the IAFF EHRC meetings alongside Katrina Davidson from @IAFF18 This week we're discussing issues affecting IAFF members & continuing the work of supporting/ strengthening our union. Proud to represent @iafflocal465 at the #IAFF.
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Appreciate PM Mark Carney recognizing IAFF members 🇨🇦 This work matters and so does ensuring our members are supported. @IAFFCanada @IAFFofficial @OPFFA @oshawacity @OshawaFire #IAFF #UnionStrong
Appreciate PM Mark Carney recognizing IAFF members across Canada 🇨🇦 Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. Thank you for meeting with our leadership. @IAFFCanada @IAFFofficial @oshawacity @OshawaFire #IAFF #PublicSafety
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On Parliament Hill today for #IAFFCDNLeg 🇨🇦 Standing with firefighters from across Canada advancing key public safety issues. Proud to represent Oshawa with VP @Nathan_Langille @OshawaFire @IAFFCanada @IAFFofficial @opffa @oshawacity #IAFF #UnionStrong
Oshawa Firefighters on Parliament Hill 🇨🇦 for the 33rd #IAFFCDNLeg Standing with members from across 🇨🇦 to advance firefighter, paramedic & public safety issues. This work matters. #IAFF #PublicSafety @IAFFofficial @opffa @oshawacity @OshawaFire
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In Ottawa for #IAFFCDNLeg @IAFFGSTLima with an important reminder educate our newer members on what our union has fought for. These gains were earned. As leaders, it’s on us to carry that forward. Proud to represent @oshawacity . #IAFF #UnionStrong @IAFFofficial @IAFFCanada
🔥 Thank you Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience @EleanorO_MP for speaking at our 33rd Canadian Legislative Conference today in Ottawa. Let’s work together to keep Canadians safe! #IAFFCDNLeg #IAFF
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Strong message coming out of #IAFFCDNLeg from @IAFFPresident 🔥 “This union fights for its members, no matter what.” Proud to represent Oshawa firefighters and keep pushing that work forward every day. @OshawaFire @oshawacity @IAFFCanada @IAFFofficial @opffa
🔥 “This union fights for its members, no matter what.” As #IAFFCDNLeg gets underway, Oshawa Firefighters stand proud with locals across Canada advocating for our members and our profession. #IAFF #cdnpoli @IAFFCanada @IAFFofficial @opffa @oshawacity @OshawaFire
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Proud to represent my local @ 2026 Battle of the Badges. Presented $2,500 to Wounded Warriors Canada from our Benevolent Fund. Honoured to take part in the ceremonial faceoff with Chief Barkwell & DRPS Chief. @IAFFCanada @opffa @oshawacity @OshawaFire @IAFFofficial
President @peteedyson & EA @CarsonRyan3964 presented a $2,500 cheque to @WoundWarriorCA @ 2026 Battle of Badges Lacrosse game. then President Dyson & @OshawaFire Chief Barkwell took part in face off prior to the game. Great game of Fire vs Police W/ our member Laskiewicz playing.
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Proud to be in Ottawa 🇨🇦 representing Oshawa Firefighters at the 33rd Canadian Legislative Conference. W/ VP Langille, meeting MPs & Senators to advocate for firefighters, paramedics & public safety. #IAFF #IAFFCDNLeg #cdnpoli @iafflocal465 @oshawacity @IAFFCanada @IAFFofficial
President @peteedyson & VP @Nathan_Langille are in Ottawa 🇨🇦 for the 33rd Canadian Legislative Conference. Proud to stand with #IAFF members from across 🇨🇦 advocating for ff’s, paramedics & public safety. #IIAFFCDNLeg #cdnpoli #OshawaFirefighters @IAFFCanada @oshawacity @opffa
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I’m proud to be seeking re-election as Zone 1 Director with the @opffa It’s been an honour to represent our locals & help guide this organization. There’s more work ahead. Looking forward to the weeks ahead. #OPFFA #Firefighter @IAFFCanada @IAFFofficial @iafflocal465
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Listening to opening remarks from @IAFFPresident Ed Kelly at the #IAFFstrive for Excellence Conference. Be You, Be Strong, Be Firefighters. @IAFFCanada @opffa @iafflocal465 #IAFF
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#IAFFStrive is underway in Las Vegas! 🔥 Members from across the U.S. and Canada are coming together this week for hands-on training, workshops, and real-world learning focused on today’s fire service. Let's get to work. 💪
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Honoured to be at the inaugural #IAFF STRIVE Conference. Looking forward to learning, connecting, and bringing it back to our members in @oshawacity & across @opffa. Always striving to be better. @IAFFofficial #STRIVE #FireFighters #Leadership @iafflocal465 @IAFFCanada
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Proud to see the Fire Protection Grant doubled to $20M in Ontario’s budget. A great example of what strong advocacy & positive relationships w\ government can achieve. Thank you @fordnation & @TeamKerzner. @IAFFCanada @OntarioPCParty #ONBudget #ONPoli #FirefighterSafety
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OPFFA welcomes today’s announcement that the Fire Protection Grant will double to $20M for 2026/27. This investment strengthens firefighter health & safety and supports municipal fire services across Ontario. Keeping firefighters safe means keeping communities safe. #ONPoli #ONBudget @fordnation @TeamKerzner @G_Horts
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As Zone 1 Director w @OPFFA and President of @iafflocal465 , I appreciate the strong working relationship we’ve built with this government. Thank you Minister @DavidPiccini and @fordnation for your continued support of Ontario’s FF’s. @IAFFofficial @OntarioPCParty @IAFFCanada
When danger strikes, firefighters are the ones who step forward. Their work demands courage, skill, and a deep commitment to protecting our communities. Organizations like the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association help uphold those standards every day. Under the leadership of President Greg Horton, @opffa continues to play a vital role in ensuring firefighters have the training, education, and support they need to stay safe and confident on the job.
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Thankyou to Minister @DavidPiccini for attending the @opffa Labour Seminar & taking the time to speak with Ontario’s professional FFs’s. We appreciate the ongoing relationship & continued support for frontline firefighters. @IAFFCanada @fordnation @iafflocal465 @oshawacity
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Remarks from @DavidPiccini, Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development at the #OPPFA2026 Eric G. Taylor Seminar. Thank you for your ongoing support of firefighters!
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Peter Dyson retweeted
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January is #FireFighterCancerAwarenessMonth. Occupational cancer remains the number one cause of Line of Duty Deaths for #Firefighters.     In 2026, we’re doubling down on awareness, prevention, early detection, and advocacy. We honour those who are affected by cancer, and continue to push for early screening, education, and support. 
#FireFighterCancer#OPFFA#CancerAwareness
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