The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) is seeking the expertise of knowledgeable consultants to execute the enhancement of the Alberta Fire Services Core Competency Framework. This initiative, funded by a Municipal Affairs grant, aims to improve tool capabilities and develop data collection...
Alberta Fire Chiefs AssociationGeneral News
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...

General Electric Member Benefit Notice
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...