Alberta Fire Chiefs AssociationAnnouncements

AFCA 2026 MLA Day

On March 23, 2026, the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) hosted its annual MLA Day at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton. Fire Chiefs from across Alberta gathered to engage directly with Ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), advocating on key issues impacting fire...

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FSEM Receipt Issues

FSEM Receipt Issues

Please see this message from the Office of the Fire Commissioner: Greetings Fire Service Leaders It has come to our attention that some FSESM (Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal) medals are being sent directly to the nominator from the RCM (Royal Canadian Mint).  The usual  process is as...

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Passing of Ed Pomerleau

  Information to share from the Office of the Fire Commissioner, regarding Ed Pomerleau   Ed Pomerleau was born on Oct 10, 1943 and passed away Jan 11, 2026.   Ed started his fire career with the OFC in 1978 in Peace River until he moved to the Edmonton office in 1981. He worked with the OFC for...

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FSTP 2026_Application – OPEN

FSTP 2026_Application – OPEN

Greetings Fire Services Leaders, We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 FSTP Grant process.  The website for the 2026 fire services grant is now active: Fire services training grant | Alberta.ca , this includes  the grant application package, the grant guidelines and the grant...

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Call for Speakers

Call for Speakers

The AFCA is releasing a call for speakers for the 79th Annual Conference and Trade Show, from Sunday, May 24to Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Westerner Park and Red Deer Resort and Casino Hotel, Red Deer, AB.Abstract Submission Proposals are invited for keynote addresses and workshops. All...

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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 of Canada’s currently planned second round of retaliatory tariffs against the US, all types of trucks coming...

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