Greetings from the new design of the SVFFA website! The site is still under going construction and as such not all pages are live and not all information from the old site is available right now. If you need something specific from the old site but cannot find it on here yet, please email one of the 2 following people: Michael Lapchuk (webmaster) or Ken Dobra (SVFFA Exec. Dir.). Thank you for your patience, please direct any feedback you have on the new site to Michael Lapchuk (webmaster).
New information regarding Worker's Compensation Board policies regarding volunteer fire fighters is located on the 'News and Events' page
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GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK
Well a new year is upon us and as I type out my report with heavy heart I want to express my sincere condolences to a friend of mine and a part of the volunteer fire fighter fraternity. Lorie Heinbigner wife of Fire Chief Jim Heinbigner of Hague passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2012. Jim our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
As I expressed in my last newsletter I have been......
2012 President's Report - (also contains info on the Diamond Jubilee Medal and the 2012 CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award)
FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Welcome to 2012.
As usual S.V.F.F.A. has hit the ground running. We are less than 3 months away from the Estevan Spring School and Trade Show. As you will see in the course offerings the Estevan Fire Department is prepared to host a record number of classes. Remember to book early as we will be following the minimum / maximum limits for the classes.
Thank you to those departments who have already renewed their 2012 memberships. To date we have over 100 departments registered in the first month which is well above other years. If you haven’t sent in your memberships, please to so right away so that you will be included in the early bird draw. I have included a registration form for those that might have misplaced the one sent in December. Also please talk to your neighbouring departments if they are not a member with us and have them give us a call so that we can tell them about the benefits of being part of the S.V.F.F.A.
It seems that training is at an all-time high right now. I have been getting a number of calls each week from fire departments looking for instructors to come to their departments to do in house training. This is really good to see as we encourage fire departments to train year round. Also you will see that the new catalog is enclosed so recycle the 2011 catalog and please do all your ordering from the new catalog.
Another area that I have noticed an increase in is the recognition of fire fighters by their home department. This year you will read about the Diamond Jubilee Medal and the CVFSA Achievement Award which are available. Please take the time to look at the criteria for these awards and nominate a deserving volunteer fire fighter. Also this is a good year to recognize all fire fighters. Contact the office for information on our recognition awards as well as the provincial and federal medals which are available.
If you plan to be at the SAFC conference in Moose Jaw or SARM in Regina please stop in to see us as we will be attending these conferences.
As usual remember we are only a phone call or email away if you have any questions or need help with any fire related issues. If we do not have the answer we will help steer you in the right direction to find the answer.
--Ken Dobra
Executive Director, Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association
The Balgonie 2011 SVFFA Fall Fire School was a very successful weekend for everybody involved! Click here to see some of the pictures taken during the weekend.