Strathcona Firefighter Paramedic Iain Thomas, along with other department members, have created the Strathcona Firefighters Pipes and Drums Association. All department members are invited to join the association regardless of musical experience. Please consider attending their Robbie Burns Day Fundraiser at Average Joes in Sherwood Park on January 25, 2019, at 6pm. This inaugural Robbie Burns Day pub night will include… Read More
The following information has been shared with us by IAFF Local 2461 Executive Vice President Elliot Davis. We are all encouraged to register for this informative workshop. Please reach out to SCFPSA using the contact form at the bottom of this page if lack of childcare prevents you from attending any of these sessions. Adult-led on-site childcare in an… Read More
SCFPSA has been asked to distribute details on this years’ Platoon Christmas Parties. This information was provided by our Outreach Team, but may be short on some details. If you have anything to add to what we have listed here, please let us know! Platoon One “This year’s Christmas party is November 23rd at 5:30pm at the Rugby club. Catered… Read More
This year’s Remembrance Day ceremony is taking place at Millennium Place on Sunday, November 11th, in the indoor field house. Event organizers ask that all guests are seated by 10:30am. This ceremony is one open to our community at large. Coordinated in part by our department’s Honour Guard Members, Strathcona County Firefighter Paramedics march with other uniformed groups to show… Read More
On Sunday, December 9th, SCFPSA members Shelley Montemurro and Michelle Brady are hosting a “Build Your Own Grinch Tree” event in order to raise money for our local women’s shelter. From the Facebook Event Page: Let’s get together and do awesome Christmasy things together, this event is one of my favorites. In support of A Safe Place (the Women’s Shelter),… Read More
Date: November 7th, 2018 Heroes Behind the Heroes is a workshop led by Psychologist Stephanie Baker of Evolution Psychology. Also the spouse of a Paramedic (not on our department), Stephanie specializes in PTSD in First Responders. This workshop will cover the basics of trauma, PTSD, and will explore coping strategies with stress in relationships, self-care, and existing resources for First… Read More