Alberta Fire Chiefs AssociationAnnouncements
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 2024-25 WUI Teams Expansion initiative should be directed to [email protected], or respective AEMA Regional...
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 fire service across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. About Us:Fire Service Women Central Provinces is...
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, National Advisory Council! The National Advisory Council (NAC) includes fire leadership from across the country,...
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...