OUR SUPPORT FOR AUSTIN ARTHUR:

We were proud to support Austin Arthur, one of our own, in his run for this seat. A former firefighter paramedic and now a successful businessman and community leader, Austin has always shown strong dedication to public service, serving on numerous community boards.

His father, a 30-year firefighter paramedic, tragically passed away from job-related cancer just one year after retiring — a legacy that fuels Austin’s deep understanding of the challenges and sacrifices firefighters face.

Austin’s priorities reflected his commitment to our profession and community, including:

• Competitive pay raises and retention

• Creation of a firefighters’ health care trust

• Retention of the transfer article

• Funding for new stations

• Full staffing of the new training centre

• Continued honour and advocacy for firefighters