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NFPA 1021-1 Fire Officer Level Level 1 – Kananaskis
This course is available to members of recognized emergency services organizations. This course is being delivered over 6 months online with one (1) practical day on November 6, and the...
Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Request for Proposal – Alberta Fire Services Core Competency Framework Enhancement Project
The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) is seeking the expertise of knowledgeable consultants to execute the enhancement of the Alberta Fire Services Core Competency Framework. This...
Tariffs on Firefighting Equipment
Good Afternoon AFCA Members: You may be aware (if you’re not already) of a potential challenge that fire departments and municipalities may be faced with shortly. As part of the Government...
Expression of Interest – Provincial Wildland Urban Interface Program Expansion
Hello AFCA Members: Please see the information from AEMA and the Foresty's Operations Branch with regards to a new 2024-25 WUI Teams Expansion initiative. Any questions regarding the...
President Schroeder Navigating the Future of Fire Fighting – Fire Fighting In Canada: The Podcast
President Schroeder recently had the privilege to be a guest on Fire Fighting in Canada: The Podcast with host Tom DeSorcy discussing volunteer fire fighter recruitment and retention.
Fire Service Women of Central Provinces- Officially up and running!
Thank you for your interest in supporting Fire Service Women Central Provinces! We are excited to introduce our organization, which is dedicated to empowering and uplifting women in the...
AFCA President Appointed Vice Chair of Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, National Advisory Council
Please join us in congratulating Chief Randy Schroeder, President of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association, on his appointment as Vice Chair of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs,...
Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to fire hazard
Subject "Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to fire hazard” CSA Group Product Alert & Recall # (PAR-09-24) CSA Group Case# (L05331) Health Canada RA-75974 / CPSC...
2025 FSTP (Fire Service Training Program) Grant
2025 FSTP (Fire Service Training Program) Grant Fire Service Leaders/Training Officers: We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 FSTP (Fire Service Training Program) grant....
Volunteer Fire Service Recruitment and Retention
Volunteer Fire Service Recruitment and Retention Survey The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) Recruitment and Retention Committee is conducting a critical survey aimed at...