0The 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Hello AFCA Members: With the third and final call for nominations for Director at Large Rural Membership expiring. We now move forward to cast your vote. A secure email has been sent to only AFCA Active Members eligible to vote. If you feel you have not received your email, please check your Spam...
Hello Members; Trevor Brice, Fire Chief / DEM, Okotoks Fire & Rescue has been declared Director at Large for Urban Membership by acclamation for a subsequent three-year term, extending through to 2027. Congratulations Chief Brice on this well-deserved recognition and looking forward to the...
Hello Members: Today is the third and final call for nominations for the Urban or Rural Membership Director at Large positions. We have received the following nominations for Rural Membership Director at Large (listed in alphabetical order): - Dan Heney, Regional Fire Chief, Bonnyville Regional...
Hello Members! Recapping from the day, we have received four nominations for Rural Membership Director at Large! David Mohl, Fire Chief, Hanna Fire Department has been nominated by Chief Trevor Brice of Okotoks Dan Heney, Regional Fire Chief, Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority has been nominated...
Good Afternoon Members: It is time to fill the AFCA Urban and Rural Membership Director at Large positions. We are issuing the first call for nominations for these two separate roles. Current Urban Membership Director at Large, Chief Trevor Brice of Okotoks, has expressed that he will allow his...