EXECUTIVE BOARD

The BCPFFA executive board is comprised of thirteen elected representatives; Two principal offers (President and Secretary Treasurer), eight regional Vice Presidents and three Trustees. They represent 55 Locals of over 4,500 professional members in fire fighting - suppression, training, fire prevention, dispatch, mechanics, and clerical support staff.

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

TODD SCHIERLING - PRESIDENT

Todd, a captain with the Surrey Fire Service and member of Local 1271, was acclaimed as President at the 2023 Convention. Previously, Todd was elected as Secretary-Treasurer of the BCPFFA at the 2016 Convention, and was acclaimed at the 2018 and 2021 Conventions. Todd sits on two provincial boards, the BCPFFA Executive Board and BCPFF Burn Fund Board of Directors. Read more…

BRIAN CATINUS - SECRETARY-TREASURER

Brian, a fire fighter with Saanich Fire Department and a member of Local 967 Saanich was acclaimed as Secretary-Treasurer at the 2023 BCPFFA Convention. Brian previously, was President Local 967 and sat on several BCPFFA committees such as Finance, Grievance, Database/IT, Resolutions and Convention committees, and in addition, is a Field Service Rep for IAFF 6th District Mike Carter. Brian has played an integral role in BC’s labour movement moving the IAFF / BCPFFA agenda forward. Brian brings a strong leadership skill set to the board in areas of labour relations and government affairs. Read more

Regional Vice Presidents

STEVE FARINA - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, LOWER MAINLAND NORTH

Steve was acclaimed as Vice President, Lower Mainland North region in 2016, 2018 and 2021. He currently sits on the BCPFFA's OH&S committee, and sub committees (Mental Health and Worker’s Advocacy). Steve is also appointed to the WorkSafe BC's First Responder Mental Health Committee.

Steve began his career with Coquitlam Fire Rescue in 1997, was elected to the executive board of IAFF Local 1782 in 2005 and was promoted to Captain in 2015. 

ADRIAN SHERRIFF, VANCOUVER LOCAL 18

Adrian was appointed to the BCPFFA executive board by Local 18 on October 16 2023. Adrian serves on BCPFFA’s committees EMS, Grievances and Elections.

Adrian was hired in 2010 by Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services, and has served on the Local 18 board since 2017, now as Executive Vice President.

When not working, Adrian enjoys time playing fire department hockey and spending time with his family.

MIKE MCMILLAN - VICE PRESIDENT, LOWER MAINLAND SOUTH

Mike was acclaimed to the position of Vice President on February 4th 2022. Previous to this Mike was appointed to the position of Trustee in September 2020 and elected in 2021.

Mike was hired in 2004 by the Delta Fire Department. He has served on Delta’s Local 1763 executive board since 2009, holding the role of Trustee, Vice President and (President since 2016).

Mike serves on BCPFFA committees Pension, EMS, EDF, Bargaining, and previously sat on Finance.

SAVERIO LATTANZIO - VICE PRESIDENT, FRASER VALLEY

Saverio was acclaimed as BCPFFA Vice President, Fraser Valley region. in 2018 and 2021. Saverio has been active over his career as a peer fitness trainer, pension committee, and wellness & peer fitness program.

Saverio was hired by the Surrey Fire Service in May 2000. Sav was first elected as Surrey Local 1271 Registrar in June 2012, and in 2020 was acclaimed as President. He has taken on charitable initiatives such as Ignite a Dream fundraiser in Surrey supporting educational funding youth.

ANDREW ZADO - VICE PRESIDENT, VANCOUVER ISLAND

Andrew was elected as Vice President Island Region at the 2023 BCPFFA Convention. Andrew was hired in 2009 by the Esquimalt Fire Department. He was first elected to Esquimalt’s Local 4264 executive board as Secretary-Treasurer in 2010 and has been President since 2014. Andrew is passionate about improving the working conditions for all firefighters and looks forward to using his experience to support the locals in the Island region and across the BCPFFA.

MATT CROMPTON - VICE PRESIDENT, NORTHERN

Matt was acclaimed as Vice President, Northern region at the 2023 BCPFFA Convention. Matt was hired by the Fort St. John Fire Department in 2006. He was elected as Secretary of Local 2143 in 2008 before being elected as President in 2016. Matt brings leadership and labour experience qualities to the board. Matt enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends, camping and travelling.

KRIS KRUTOP - VICE PRESIDENT, OKANAGAN

Kris was acclaimed as Vice President, Okanagan in January 2023 and again at the 2023 BCPFFA Convention. He is a member of the EDF, Dispatch , and Grievance committees. Kris was hired in 1997 by Kamloops Fire / Rescue and is a Captain in Fire Suppression. Kris has been the president of Local 913 since 2010.

When not working Kris enjoys vintage cars, wake surfing and spending time with his family.

LEE DEPELLEGRIN - VICE PRESIDENT, KOOTENAYS

Lee was acclaimed as Vice President, Kootenay region in 2018 and 2021. He is a member of the BCPFFA EMS and Resolutions committee. Lee also is a Field Service Rep for IAFF 6th District Vice President Mike Carter. Lee was hired with the Trail Fire Department in 2002 and is an Acting Captain in the suppression division. He served as Vice President of his Local executive, and became Local president in 2010. Lee enjoys hunting, camping, skiing and coaching hockey. 

TRUSTEES

STEWART DUMONT- TRUSTEE

Stewart was elected as BCPFFA Trustee in 2018, 2021, 2023 and he has been a Burn Fund rep for his local for nearly two decades.

Stewart was hired in 1998 by the Campbell River Fire Department. Currently, he sits as L1668 President and has spent nearly two decades on Local 1668’s executive board as Vice President and President. He enjoys biking, snowboarding and coaching.

RYAN STEWART- TRUSTEE

Ryan was elected as BCPFFA Trustee 2023,and previously appointed in 2022.

Ryan is with the District of North Vancouver Fire Department. He sits as President of Local 1183 and has sat on the local’s executive board for since 2010. Ryan sits on the BCPFFA Legislative and now joins the Finance Committee as Trustee. Ryan also was chair of the elections committee at the 2021 BCPFFA Convention.