Member Support

Mental Health, Support
& Occupational Health

Counsellors, peer support, crisis resources, occupational health, and more — you don't have to wait until things get serious to use any of these.

Member Resources

Health, Fitness & Wellness Resources

A curated library for NWFRS members — workouts, nutrition, sleep, financial wellness, mental health, and more. Built for shift work, usable on duty or off.

2026 Wellness Program

Monthly Topics & Incentive Program

Each month features a curated topic with resources and a short quiz. Complete the quiz to be entered into that month's prize draw. Complete all 10 monthly quizzes and you're entered into the year-end grand prize draw.

🏆 Grand Prize

One fully paid 12-hour shift off in 2027

Complete all 10 monthly topic quizzes throughout 2026 and you'll be entered into the year-end grand prize draw. At your regular rate of pay, not incurring overtime. One winner drawn at the first union meeting of 2027.

10
quizzes to enter
IAFF Local 256

Members Portal

The union's internal portal lives on Google Sites. You'll need to be signed in with your @local256.ca Google account to access it.

What's Inside
  • 📋 Union Meeting Minutes
  • 📅 Holiday Sheets & Process Instructions
  • 📜 Union Constitution
  • 👥 Seniority List
  • 📁 Forms & Resources
  • ➕ And more
How to Login
  1. 1Open Google Chrome and open a new tab.
  2. 2Click the profile icon in the top right corner and sign in with your @local256.ca account.
  3. 3Once signed in, click the Open Members Portal button below.
Trouble Logging In?
  • →The portal does not work in Safari. Always use Google Chrome.
  • →Make sure you're signed into Chrome with your @local256.ca account, not a personal Gmail.
  • →If you have multiple Google accounts, click your profile icon and switch to your @local256.ca account before opening the portal.
  • →Still stuck? Email [email protected] for help.
Open Members Portal →
Health & Wellness Committee

The People Behind This Program

Your Health and Wellness Committee — built from your peers, led by your department. Have an idea or a concern? Reach out.

Questions or feedback? Reach the H&W Coordinator directly.
View Committee Directory → Email the Committee