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...
𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Hello AFCA Members! Chief, Randy Schroeder has been declared President by acclamation for a subsequent two-year term, extending through to 2026. His reappointment reflects the collective confidence and support of the AFCA Membership in his ability to continue leading the AFCA with distinction....
𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁
Hello AFCA Members! A quick update, since the second call for nominations yesterday, there have been no new nominations for the President position. Please consider this message as the third and final call for nominations. Nominations can be sent to executivedirector@afca.ca Stay tuned for updates!...
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Hello AFCA Members: We had a nomination! Chief David Sturgeon Fire Chief, SCO, Director of Emergency Management, Strathmore Fire Department, nominated Chief Drayton Bussiere of Red Deer County for the position of AFCA President, in conferring with Chief Bussiere he has respectfully declined. ...
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗙𝗖𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁
Hello AFCA Members: We are about to embark on our 2024 Electronic Vote process for expiring AFCA Board positions. Starting off with the AFCA President. This is the 1st call for nominations for AFCA President! The President of the AFCA plays a crucial role in representing the interests and...
2024-PN10 UL Subscriber Voluntary Notice / 2024
To Members of the Regulatory Authority Advisory Bodies and Associates, UL subscriber (Zedel, UL file MH25320 // Branded as Petzl Distribution, UL File MH60178) issued the following correspondence on their website informing their customers of a Safety Alert involving their products:...
24PN-7 UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on Combination CO & Smoke Alarms
To Members of the Regulatory Authority Advisory Bodies and Associates, The following is a notification from UL Solutions that the Combination CO & Smoke Alarms identified below bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks for the United States and Canada. The Combination CO & Smoke Alarms have...
New: Electronic Voting for Expired 2024 Executive and Urban Director At Large Positions
Dear Members, The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Board is pleased to announce the adoption of a new Electronic Voting Policy, passed at the February 21st, 2024 Board meeting. This policy is designed to streamline our decision-making processes, enhancing efficiency, inclusivity, and security in...
RECALL NOTICE: Various Toshiba-brand AC adapters recalled due to risk of fire and burn hazard
Various Toshiba-brand AC adapters were recalled due to the risk of fire and burn hazard CSA Group Product Alert & Recall # (PAR-04-24) CSA Group Case# (L03431) Health Canada RA-75104/ CPSC 24-122 Please find attached for your information (if applicable). Issue: The flame retardant used in...