Welland Professional Fire Fighters Association
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Record #: NIA1445 Last Modified: 02 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
636 King St
Welland, ON L3B 3L1
 
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Office Phone905-735-9922
Websitewww.wpffa.net
Description & Services
Areas ServedWelland
DescriptionSince the early 1900s the Welland Professional Fire Fighter Association has been serving the citizens of Welland. The firefighters' organization has held several names and titles over the years, but has come to be known as the Welland Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local #481.  
 
Currently the association has 51 members spread between four suppression platoons, training, and prevention/inspection divisions. 
 
The city of Welland staffs two pumpers, an aerial truck, and a rescue truck. The department responded to approximately 2337 calls in the year 2012. Those responses included fire, medical, hazardous materials, motor vehicle accidents, and rescue.  
 
Professional firefighters may be dispatched to any environment that is or may become dangerous to life, health, or property.
HoursMon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) - 60 year(s)
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationVisit the City of Welland website, www.welland.ca, for recruitment details.
Subjects
Service CategoriesFire Services
See Also TermsFire Advisories ; Fire Stations ; Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Programs
SubjectsEmergencies ; Fire departments