On Monday April 28, Local 80 members Jared Benson and Scott Gyug attended the International Day of Mourning Candlelight Ceremony to remember workers killed, injured or permanently disabled on the job.  The event was hosted by the Saskatoon and District Labour Council and featured speeches by members of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress, both of whom Local 80 is an affiliate.  Also in attendance were various union representatives, various NDP MLA's, and His Worship Mayor Don Atchison along with members of city council, who took a recess from their weekly council session to attend this important event. 

In 2007, 37 workers died in Saskatchewan because of their work.  Among the 37 names read were Ross Castle and Frank Krieger, both former Local 80 members who died from cancer relating to their work as firefighters.  Also mentioned was a member of Swift Current Local 1318, who also died of cancer.

The 2007 Budz-Guenter Scholarship was awarded to Daniel Udchic and was presented to him by His Worship Mayor Don Atchison and Local 80 Secretary Rob Hogan at a recent Session of City Council.

Daniel is the Son of Dave Udchic, a Local 80 member in the maintenace/mechanical division.

Every year IAFF Local 80 and The City of Saskatoon present a child of an active, retired or deceased Saskatoon Fire Department employee with one year’s tuition at the University of Saskatchewan or SIAST (Kelsey Campus). 

This Scholarship is in memory of Saskatoon Firefighters Victor Budz and Dennis Guenter who lost their lives fighting the Queens Hotel Fire on May 31, 1980 and all Firefighters who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

 On December 14, 2007, Saskatoon Firefighters raised a total of $25,453 for the needy families of Saskatoon.  Each year the carolling firefighters spend a day singing Christmas carols in restaurants and other businesses on behalf of the Denny Carr Secret Santa Campaign, which provides food hampers and toys to over 600 families.

On December 31.2007, Tammy and Michelle from the Community Involvement Team - West Jet came down to # 1 Hall to pick the winning ticket for the Flight for Two Anywhere in Canada.  Tickets sold out very quickly as only 500 tickets were printed and the proceeds were designated for the Burn Fund. 

Thanks to Tammy & Michelle for coming down to # 1 Hall, thanks to West Jet for the Travel Voucher, and thanks to everyone that bought tickets.   And the winner is.... you have to "read more" to see. 

 On November 17,2007 Saskatoon Fire Fighters were recognized for their contribution to Muscular Dystrophy Canada by receiving a "First Gift Certificate".  The "First Gift Certificate", recognizes the first donation ever made to Muscular Dystrophy.  Saskatoon Fire Fighters have been fund-raising on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada since 1974.  In that time Saskatoon has raised over $120,000.00 to assist those that are living with Neuromuscular Disorders.

Fire Fighters have been involved with Muscular Dystrophy since 1954, and MDC is the Fire Fighters Charity of Choice. Over $2,000,000 are raised annually by Fire Fighters across Canada each year.  Money raised goes to assisting with Research, Education and providing Equipment for those who need it.

One day a year Saskatoon Fire Fighters are out in the City asking for donations. The "Boot Drive" or Fill the Boot Campaign asks citizens driving in their cars to stop and donate money by putting it in the Fire Fighters Boot.  In 2007 Fire Fighters collected $5797.13 for MDC.

Look for the Fire Fighters in 2008 out in the City with a Boot in hand.

Saskatoon Firefighter’s hosted a 2008 SPFFA (Saskatchewan Professional Fire Fighters Association) Burn Fund Calendar Release Night, on Saturday September 29th at Joe Dog’s Sports Bar. Saskatoon Firefighter’s were joined by members of the Calendar, including two from Saskatoon, to launch the Calendar.

At the release Melisa, Burn Survivor formerly of Saskatoon, who has personally experienced first hand what the SPFFA’s Burn Fund raises money for, stopped by to be take part in the Calendar release.

The Fire Fighter Circus is once again coming to Saskatoon on August 25th & 26th, 2007! The Saskatoon Fire Fighters have been bringing the Circus to Saskatoon for over 25 years. This year's proceeds will go to Saskatoon Fire Fighters IAFF Local 80’s Pediatrics Fund. Show times are 2pm & 7pm on Saturday August, 25th and 1pm & 5pm on Sunday August 26th.  Doors open at the Credit Union Centre one hour before show time and tickets can be purchased at the door.   Children’s tickets are purchased by local businesses and are given out for free at various locations in the City.  There is an intermission during the show to allow for the popular elephant rides and other circus activities.  

Hope to see you all there! Saskatoon Fire Fighters IAFF Local 80

June 23/07, a total of $5797.13 was raised during the 5th Annual MDC Boot Drive.

Through IAFF Local 80’s fundraising efforts since 1974 we have raised approximately $120,000 to help with research/equipment and to find a cure for those living with Muscular Dystrophy.

Steve Sherin, Jon Kellington, Kurtis Dyck, Jimmy Walker and Shuana Baccus stand with Honorary Firefighters Jakob & Issak.

Thank you to the IAFF Local 80 members that came out for the day:

Jared Benson, Steve Sherin, Dean Heidt, Dave Faulkner, Jimmy Walker, Trevor Evans, Ryan Jarvis, Kurt Boehm, Jason Bothorel, John Dishko, Les Pouliot and Shauna Baccus.