JIM HAYTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

JIM HAYTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2017 to honor the late Jim Hayter, a charter member of the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Associaon (CVFSA). Chief Hayter was also a firefighter with the Alvinston, Ontario Fire Department for 44 years, 15 of which he served as Fire Chief. In additon to his dedicaton to the Fire Services, Chief Hayter was extremely actve in the community including serving as Deputy Mayor.

Eligible applicants are current firefighters or dependent children of current firefighters who are pursuing their goal of higher education under the age of 25. 

Applicants must be in process or have been accepted at an accredited university or college to pursue a course of study which will lead to a recognized degree. The award which shall be given to one applicant per year: $1,500.00. The awarding of the scholarship will be based on the involvement of the applicant with their school and community and also the academic standing of the applicant.

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY MAY 30, 2025

Late entries will not be considered.

Completed application forms and supporting documents may be emailed to 
[email protected] or mailed to:
Metalfab LTD
847 Central Street
Centreville, NB E7K 2E8

For a shareable flyer please use the following link:

Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship – Application 2025

Fire Chief – Foothill County

Fire Chief – Foothill County

Foothills County is currenting accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief. The Fire Chief is responsible for directing and supervising all facets of the Foothills County Fire and Rescue Services while reporting to the Director of Community and Emergency Services or designate.

This role will oversee and manage the fire department, including the formulation of policies and procedures, public relations, training, and fire prevention and education. In addition to collaborating with the Director of Emergency Management and mutual aid partners, the Fire Chief contributes to the planning of disaster services for the county.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of ten years of experience in a leadership capacity while employed full-time in the fire service. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of fire inspections, the Alberta Fire and Building Codes, fire investigations (with a Level 1 Investigator certification or higher required), and budget formulation for capital and operating purchases.

CLOSES: July 18, 2025

To view a full copy of this opportunity, please visit www.foothillscountyab.ca and click on Careers.

Candidates who meet the qualifications should submit their resumes and cover letters to the following address:

Human Resources
Foothills County
Box 5605, 309 Macleod Trail
High River, Alberta T1V 1M7
Email: [email protected]

 

We appreciate all applicants’ interest; however, please be advised that only those selected for interviews will be notified. Additionally, the selected candidate will be subject to a criminal record check.

A shareable flyer can be found using the following link:

Fire Chief – JP.04.2025

NFPA 1041-2 Fire Services Instructor Level 2 – Kananaskis

NFPA 1041-2 Fire Services Instructor Level 2 – 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 December 5, and the exam and practical evaluations on December 12th at the Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre. This course is designed to prepare Level 1 Fire Service Instructors to deliver lessons using a variety of instructional methods such as: manage resources and record keeping systems, schedule and evaluate practical training sessions, supervise and evaluate other instructors, and analyze student test results.

Assignments in this course deal with: lesson plan development and delivery, lesson plan adaptation, creation, administration, and analysis of student assessment instruments, classroom and practical training evolution supervision and management, instructor supervision and evaluation, and course scheduling and budgeting.

Students will be required to purchase their own textbook: IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 9th Edition. The textbook is available from the Alberta Fire Chief’s Association bookstore. Successful students will be eligible for IFSAC & ProBoard certification.

Prerequisites: NFPA 1041-1 Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Level 1

A 50% deposit is required to reserve a seat in the course. Deposits are non-refundable if canceled within two weeks of the start date. A schedule will be provided ahead of the July 3rd start date; each chapter will commence approximately a month apart. This will require the logging in and watching the lecture and completing assignments each month.

DATES:  Online:  July 3, 2025

                 Practical December 5 ,2025

                 Exam December 12, 2025

To register please use the following link:

NFPA 1041-2 Fire Services Instructor Level 2 Application Form

 

NFPA 1041-2 Fire Services Instructor Level 2 – Kananaskis

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 exam and practical evaluations on November 13th at the Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre. Students will be required to purchase their own textbook: IFSTA Company Officer 6th Edition. The textbook is available from the Alberta Fire Chief’s Association bookstore.

This NFPA 1021-1 course will meet the requirements for IFSAC & ProBoard certification. Students will learn Fire Officer communications and background knowledge, the introduction to basic supervisor functions, safety regulations and basic investigation, and single-unit incident management.

Prerequisites: NFPA 1001 Level II Firefighter and NFPA 1041-1 Level 1 Fire & Emergency Services Instructor for ProBoard and IFSAC certification.

A 50% deposit is required to reserve a seat in the course. Deposits are non-refundable if canceled within two weeks of the start date.

A schedule will be provided ahead of the July 2nd start date; each chapter will commence approximately a month apart. This will require the logging in and watching the lecture and completing assignments each month.

DATES: Online July 2, 2025

                Exam November 6, 2025

                Practical November 13, 2025

To register please use the link below:

NFPA 1021-1 Fire Officer Level 1 Application Form

 

 

 2025 Training Symposium- Hosted by the Strathcona County Firefighters Honour Guard

 2025 Training Symposium- Hosted by the Strathcona County Firefighters Honour Guard

2025 Training Symposium

 A two-day fire department training symposium in support of the Strathcona County Firefighters Honour Guard.

 Welcome to the 2025 Training Symposium hosted by the Strathcona County Firefighters Honour Guard. Join us for two days of fire department-specific training from two internationally known fire service veterans.

A ticket purchase includes entry to both days of the symposium, a welcome social on the evening of the 11th hosted by 70 Acre Brewing Company, and an invite to march in the annual Strathcona County Fallen Firefighters Memorial March on September 13th. So, bring your Class A!

Sorry, no single-day tickets are available.

 September 11 (day one) will boast multiple in-depth tactical, fire dynamics, and leadership lectures from Captain Sean Gray, Cobb County Fire Department.

Sean has been a member of multiple technical panels involving fire safety research and is an appointed member of the UL FSRI Advisory Board. He has co-authored the book The Evolving Fireground (Fire Engineering) and speaks nationally on research-based tactics. Additionally, Sean is an NFPA committee member for Fundamentals of Fire Control Within a Structure Utilizing Fire Dynamics (NFPA 1700), Fire Hose (NFPA 1961-1965), and Fire Service Training Facilities (NFPA 1400).

September 12 (day two) will be highlighted by Captain (ret.) Tim Dietz and a first-hand account of behavioural health issues faced by firefighters.

Tim retired after 30 years in the fire service and is the Founder/CEO of Behavioral Wellness Resources, a consulting/counselling firm catering to emergency response organizations’ and individuals’ behavioural wellness needs. He is an internationally known speaker on human emotional crisis, grief, and staying mentally healthy in the emergency service professions. He is the author of the book “Scenes of Compassion.” A Responder’s Guide for Dealing with Emergency Scene Emotional Crisis and Managing a Fire Company w/ John Brunacini . He has also written several published articles addressing behavioural health issues in the fire service. Tim is the Clinical Director for the Oregon Satellite of the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat, a residential treatment facility for first responders suffering from PTSD, and he was the clinical advisor to the U.S. Coast Guard’s mental health response following hurricanes Katrina and Rita and to the stress management team at the Oso, Washington mudslide. In 2017, Tim received the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Pioneering Spirit” Award as an “Industry Pioneer” for his programs on emergency scene crisis control and compassion. Creating the Culture for Behavioral Health in the Fire Service is a course on behavioural health in the fire service taught by a person who spent 30 years working in the fire service and is now a clinician treating stress (mental health) injuries in first responders. This training focuses on enhancing resiliency – or how quickly we rebound from stress – in people whose occupation requires continual exposure to stressful situations.

 This in-person event is your chance to enhance your skills, further your career, and support the Strathcona County Firefighters Honour Guard, who honour fallen fire, police, and EMS personnel across North America.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER