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:...
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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...
Reminder of Conference Registration Early Bird Cut Off April 5th, 2024
In a special message, our President, Chief Randy Schroeder, alongside our 1st Vice President, Chief Rob Evans, have come forward to remind all our valued members about an opportunity not to be missed - the early bird registration for the upcoming AFCA Conference and Trade Show. The clock is...
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...
Highway To Mexico – Rotary Club of Edson
The Rotary Club of Edson Needs Your Help In 2001, the Grande Prairie Rotary Club acquired a school bus to transport wheelchairs to needy people in Mazatlan, Mexico. Building on that success, the Highway to Mexico project was born in 2003 with the delivery of two more school buses leading up to the...
AFCA’s Response to Minister Loewen’s Press Conference of February 20th 2024
Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Professionals Serving Professionals Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) Response to Minister Loewen's Media Statement of February 20, 2024 The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) Board of Directors, following a board meeting on February 21, 2024, wishes to...
Firefighter Survey- Understanding Psychosocial Health & Supports
ARE YOU A FIREFIGHTER? WE INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE SURVEY TO BETTERUNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORTS IN PROMOTING THEPSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE OF FIREFIGHTERS INALBERTA 10 TO 15 MINUTES IN APPRECIATION 20 RESPONDENTS WILL BERANDOMLY SELECTED FOR A $50 GIFT CARD...
OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA – AFCA is urgently calling for disclosure of the provinces’ wildfire preparedness strategy.
Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Professionals Serving Professionals Office of The President OPEN LETTER TO Members of the Government of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta – January 31, 2024 Significant Concern Over Impending Wildfire Season Dear Honourable Members of the Alberta Government, With the...
New Alberta Safety Codes
The office of the Provincial Fire Administrator, Community and Technical Support, Technical & Corporate Services Division, Municipal Affairs has approved the attached notice on the publication of the National Building Code - 2023 Alberta Edition, National Fire Code - 2023 Alberta Edition and...
BREAKING NEWS: AFCA Five Stripe Vendor Program
Dear AFCA Trades, The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA) is excited to announce the launch of its Five Stripe Vendor Program. This innovative initiative is designed to recognize and foster strong professional relationships with vendors who have consistently demonstrated exceptional service and...