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January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month
January marks fire fighter cancer awareness month as occupational cancer is now the leading cause of death among first responders who fight fires. The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association supports cancer research initiatives and advocacy along with partners the Canadian...
Deputy Chief – City of Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is looking for a permanent, full-time Deputy Chief. Further details are attached below. Please apply on their website before the closing date of February 12, 2023. Deputy-Chief-job-postingDownload
Part-time Firefighters – County of Grande Prairie
The County of Grande Prairie is looking for part-time Firefighters. Further details are attached below. Please apply on their website before the closing date of February 11, 2023. Job-Posting-Parttime-firefighters-2023Download
Assistant Chief, Planning & Logistics, Fire Services – City of St. Albert
The City of St. Albert is looking for an Assistant Chief, Planning & Logistics, Fire Services as a permanent full time position. Further details are attached below. Please apply at www.stalbert.ca/employment until the closing date on February 5, 2023....
Funeral Arrangements for Lyle Wyness
On behalf of Dewberry Community, the Funeral arrangements for Lyle Wyness are as follows: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 1:30 pmLocation: Dewberry Community...
Regional Fire Services Supervisor/Training Officer – Cariboo Regional District office in Williams Lake
Cariboo Regional District in Williams Lake is looking for a full-time Regional Fire Services Supervisor/Training Officer. Further details are attached below. Please apply at www.cariboord.ca/careers. The posting is open until a suitable candidate is found....
Congratulations to Recipients of Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Award
Congratulations to Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal recipients. AFCA would also like to thank Danny Peterson Photography, the Town of Slave Lake, Legacy Center for donating the Elks Hall for this event, The Fix for the delicious lunch, City of Grande Prairie...
Officer Development and Leadership for the Company Officer Presented by: Jason Hoevelmann March 18/19, 2023 High Level Fire Department.

A Celebration of Life for Retired Fire Chief Kelly Byam will be held Sunday January 29 at 2 pm.
Retired Fire Chief Kelly Byam passed away Sunday January 8 at the Bow Island Hospital with his family by his side. Kelly joined the joined the department in 1990 and became chief in 1995. He retired in 2020 due to his illness. Kelly also was one of the early members to become a primary care paramedic and made a career of it working for AHS as well as being our chief. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Please keep his family in your prayers.