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, National Advisory Council! The National Advisory Council (NAC) includes fire leadership from across the country,...
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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 24-335 Please find attached for your information (if applicable). Issue: Humans and pets can accidentally...
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. Program letters have been sent to each municipal CAOs, Metis Settlement Chairs and Band Administrators. The...
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 understanding the successes and challenges faced by volunteer fire departments across the province. Your...
Public Notice – UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Mark on Wi-Fi Smoke Detector
August 15, 2024 NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS — Aug. 15, 2024 — The following is a notification from UL Solutions that the Wi-Fi Smoke Detector identified here bears an unauthorized UL Mark for the United States and Canada. The Wi-Fi Smoke Detector has not been evaluated by UL Solutions to...
CVFSA Indigenous Fire Service Award
Canadian Volunteer Fire Service Association - Indigenous Fire Service Award For more information on the Indigenous Fire Service Awards please visit the Canadian Volunteer Fire Service Association website: https://cvfsa.ca/cvfsa-indigenous-fire-service-award/ Indigenous Fire Service Award...
Fire Fighting Skid Donation Program – GlobalMedic
Fire Fighting Skid Donation Program THE CRISIS Fire Fighting Skid Donation Program The 2023 wildfire season was the worst in Canadian History. Over 6,600 wildfires were reported across the country, and over 18.4 million hectares of land were burned. Fire departments across the country, especially...
Announcing the Launch of AFCA’s Roadside Safety Incident Reporting Tool
Join us in revolutionizing roadside safety with AFCA’s Roadside Safety Incident Reporting Tool. Together, we can proactively enhance the safety of our first responders and all individuals on the road. Your unique experiences are crucial in driving meaningful change. Share your insights today and be a part of the solution.
Announcement of Director At Large Rural Membership
Hello Members, It gives me great privilege to announce that David Mohl, Fire Chief of the Hanna Fire Department, has been elected Director at Large for Rural Membership by AFCA membership election for the remaining term of the position, expiring in 2026. Please join me in congratulating Chief...
CCFMFC – LTR Re: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Training
On behalf of Assistant Fire Commissioner Phil Rowe, the OFC is pleased to pass on the following information with attachments: "The CCFMFC is excited to announce that we have signed a license agreement with the NFPA to provide all Canadian Fire Service agencies with free access to the online...