43rd BCPFFA Biennial Convention 2025
It is with great pleasure, that on behalf of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association (BCPFFA), we update you on the 43rd BCPFFA Biennial Convention hosted in Vancouver BC.
Over 175 delegates from 56 IAFF affiliate locals assembled to discuss important issues on behalf of their members and to elect candidates to the executive board.
Introducing your New BCPFFA Executive Board
Back Row (left to right): Stewart Dumont, Andrew Zado, Curtis Gibbons, Mike McMillan,, Saverio Lattanzio, Kris Krutop, Adrian Sherriff, Shane Poole, Wade Perret, Mike Holliday
Front Row (left to right): Lee DePellegrin, Todd Schierling, Brian Catinus
Re-elected to the board
Todd Schierling, President
Todd is a Local 1271 Surrey member who held the position of BCPFFA secretary-treasurer (2016-2023) and president 2023-2025 term.
“It is a true honour to be re-elected by acclamation to President of the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association by our 56 IAFF local affiliates. to serve another term on a strong executive leadership board to steward, protect, and improve upon wherever possible. I look forward to continue working with Secretary-Treasurer Brian Catinus and our entire board with the vision, unity, and leadership required to advance the BCPFFA agenda - advocating for our IAFF members and their families.” -- Todd Schierling, BCPFFA President (acclaimed)
Brian Catinus, Secretary/Treasurer
Brian who served the 2023-2025 term as Secretary Treasurer was re-elected by acclamation for another term. Brian brings a strong leadership skill set to the board in areas of labour relations and government affairs.
“ I am honoured to work with this board, as well as our affiliates and committee members across this province to ensure our focus never waivers from making the fire service safer for our members and the communities they serve.” — Brian Catinus, BCPFFA Secretary-Treasurer (acclaimed)
New to the executive board are,
Wade Perret (L2399 Port Moody) Vice President for Lower Mainland North region
Mike Holliday (L1372) Vice President Northern region
Executive Board Member re-elected:
Vice Presidents: Adrian Sherriff (Vancouver), Andrew Zado (Island), Mike McMillan (Lower Mainland South), Saverio Lattanzio (Fraser Valley), Kris Krutop (Okanagan) and Lee DePellegrin (Kootenays).
Trustees Re-elected:
Stewart Dumont L1668, Shane Poole L256, Curtis Gibbons L1399
Stepping away from the executive board this convention was Steve Farina and Matt Crompton., and were celebrated for their impactful advocacy work to the province.
At convention, several resolutions were adopted enhancing the governance of the association. In addition, numerous members were recognized as Honorary and Emeritus by resolution supported unanimously by the delegation for the outstanding and impactful work to their local, region and province.
Vice President Emeritus Member Steve Farina L1782
Honourary Member Ray Boucher, L1782
Honourary Member Peter Hansen L1183
Honourary Member Allan Black K.C.
Honourary Member Lois Budd
At our Local and Peer Recognition banquet, the following were also recognized for their contributions to the BCPFFA and/or Burn Fund
Peter Julian and Doris Mah, Government Advocate for Fire Fighters
Kris Anderson L323, Fire Ground Survival Coordinator
Paul Rushton L323, OHS Committee
Ryan Stewart L1183, served as Trustee
Ben Lewis L1763, served on OHS Worker’s Advocacy Committee
Graeme Currie, served 8 years on Burn Fund Board of Directors
NEW AFFILIATION
We are also pleased to welcome North Saanich Local 5509 to the BCPFFA membership as the association’s 56th local.
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ABOUT THE BCPFFA
The BCPFFA is a service provider for its affiliates offering training and education in areas of provincial legislation, occupational health and safety, WorkSafe advocacy, financial assistance, bargaining, labour law, and advocacy for best practices in both public safety and fire fighter safety.
The BCPFFA executive board is comprised of thirteen elected representatives; Two principal officers (President and Secretary-Treasurer), eight regional Vice Presidents and three Trustees. They represent 56 Locals of over 4700 professional men and women in fire fighting - suppression, training, fire prevention, dispatch, mechanical, emergency preparedness, and clerical support staff.