Information to share from the Office of the Fire Commissioner, regarding Ed Pomerleau Ed Pomerleau was born on Oct 10, 1943 and passed away Jan 11, 2026. Ed started his fire career with the OFC in 1978 in Peace River until he moved to the Edmonton office in 1981. He worked with the OFC for...
Honoring the Legacy of Brian McEvoy Celebrate a Life Well Lived Join us in remembering the cherished moments and contributions of Brian McEvoy, whose legacy continues to inspire us all. Click on this link: https://northernlightsfs.ca/tribute/details/1709/Brian-McEvoy/obituary.html#tribute-start...
Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Professionals Serving Professionals Office of the President January 5, 2026 Dear AFCA Members, It is with deep sadness, we have received news of the passing of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Life Member and Past President, Brian McEvoy. Brian was a...
Greetings Fire Services Leaders, We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 FSTP Grant process. The website for the 2026 fire services grant is now active: Fire services training grant | Alberta.ca , this includes the grant application package, the grant guidelines and the grant...
The AFCA is releasing a call for speakers for the 79th Annual Conference and Trade Show, from Sunday, May 24to Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Westerner Park and Red Deer Resort and Casino Hotel, Red Deer, AB.Abstract Submission Proposals are invited for keynote addresses and workshops. All...
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...
President Schroeder on Fire Fighting in Canada 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.
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...
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,...