Established in 1929, the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters' Association (BCPFFA) is an organization comprised of 55 locals who represent over 4500 professional men and women fire fighters in BC, including the Yukon. The BCPFFA has representation from eight regions. The BCPFFA and its 53 are affiliates of the International Association of Fire Fighters. The BCPFFA is a service provider for its affiliates offering training and education in areas of provincial legislation, occupational health and safety, Worksafe advocacy, financial assistance, bargaining, labour law, and advocacy for best practices in both public safety and fire fighter safety. In accordance to Constitution and Bylaw Article 2, Objects: The objects of the Provincial Associations shall be to encourage the organizing of all paid fire fighters in British Columbia, to promote and encourage Occupational Health and Safety awareness to all fire fighters within the Province, to encourage a higher plane of skill and efficiency, sick and death benefit funds, a pension system, the cultivation of fellowship among its members, and to seek such legislation as may improve the position of the fire fighter.