British Columbia
Retired Firefighters Wellness Society
Welcome
Our organization is a registered Society Incorporated by the Province of BC.
The British Columbia Retired Firefighters Wellness (BCRFW) Society is non profit organization dedicated to support the retired firefighters of British Columbia in living a healthy and comfortable life.
This group of compassionate, dedicated retired firefighters recognizes the importance of providing meaningful mental health education and awareness to help alleviate the daily pressures of retirement and isolation. With the financial support from the BCRFW Society, we fell we are now positioned to provide our members these vital support systems they so, so richly deserve.
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Our Latest News
BC Retired Firefighters Wellness Society
The BCRFW Society Executive Board is pleased to announce the election results from the 2026 Annual General Meeting, held April 16th 2026.
Both President Gord Ditchburn and current Sec/Treasurer, Mike Joy have been re-elected by acclamation. In addition Marty Tammen and Mark Cave have been elected to serve as Directors. of the BCRFW Society
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BC Retired Firefighters Wellness Society News
The Executive Board of the BCRFW Society is pleased to announce we have created a committee whose primary role will be to keep in touch with the retired members of our fraternity. The importance of maintaining that social connection is vital to ones wellness. With that in mind the newly formed K.I.T. Committee, ("Keep in touch") will be headed up by three members who have been instrumental in the creating this program while demonstrating an unmatched level of compassion and strict confidentiality for those who may feel isolated.
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More information on the committees work and scope will be posted on the Retired Firefighters Wellness Network soon...please check back or visit the site for updates.
About Us
The BC Retired Firefighters Wellness Society was founded with the aim of providing a platform for retired firefighters to reconnect and have a voice. Many of our members have suffered in silence for far too long, dealing with the effects of a lifetime of exposure to trauma. In retirement, they often face isolation and questions of self-worth. We recognize the sacrifices made during their public service careers and aim to provide support and recognition to those who have given so much.