OMERS pensioners to receive an increase of 0.94% in 2021 November 19, 2020 (from OMERS.com) Effective with their first pay in January of 2021, OMERS pensioners will receive an increase of 0.94%. This increase reflects general changes in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index published …
TFS Command Restructure
In case you missed it, the TFS is under going some changes. This may be of special interest to those who use a scanner or a scanner App to follow TFS calls. The changes will see the current 4 Command Model move into a 2 Command Model – South-West Command …
Trouble viewing a page
I had a recent inquiry regarding a page not loading. I have checked and can not find a problem with the site at this time. Sometimes this can be the result of the browser trying to load an old page. Most of the time clearing the browser history and/or clearing …
Out-of-country coverage ordered reinstated
Court rules eliminating the program violates Canada Health Act… “The provincial government has been ordered to reinstate an out-of-country health insurance program it axed at the start of 2020.” “The program covered out-of-country inpatient services up to $400 per day for a higher level of care, and up to $50 …
When this website was rebuilt to be more user friendly across all platforms the name was also changed from ScarboroughFireFighters.org to Scarborough Retired Fire Fighters. This was done because the vast majority of SFDers are now retired and it better reflects the real us. For all the same reasons, today …
FRAUD ALERT
Its no secret we all worked hard for our pensions and/or salaries. Its also no surprise that there are thieves out there just looking to scam us out of those hard earn dollars. The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre is reporting an increase in fraud directed towards most everyday facets of …
OMERS – Shared Risk Indexing
If you haven’t heard OMERS is considering a change or move if you will too ‘Shared Risk Indexing’. A previous post from the OPFFA gave information on this possible change. The following is from OMERS and better explains why and who it may affect. “The change under consideration means that …
IAFF Leadership Award
Ed Kennedy Receives IAFF Leadership Award. Ed started with the Scarborough Fire Department in 1981. He has advocated for fire fighters for the majority of his fire fighting career. As a Scarborough Fire Fighter he served as an Executive Officer and Vice President for the Scarborough Professional Fire Fighters Association …
Reopening Ontario
As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) case numbers continue to decline the province is slowly opening up more of the province. In addition to the areas announced for June 12th the following can move to Stage 2 on Friday June 19th. Which means more businesses opening and more people getting back to …
Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
“When firefighters, police officers and paramedics put their safety on the line, they are acting in service to all Canadians. In recognition of the critical role of first responders in protecting Canadians, the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders will provide a one-time lump sum, tax-free direct maximum payment of …