Welcome to the
Alberta Fire Chiefs Association
The AFCA is committed to excellence in the provision of member-client services. As a progressive organization we offer creative solutions, promote and support life safety, preventative and protective services based on the values and principles of our members.
Our History
Established in 1948, the AFCA undertook the mission and began the task of promoting excellence in fire protection. Right from the beginning, members of the Association worked collectively to promote information sharing and joint problem solving to minimize the impacts of fires on Alberta’s communities.
700+
MEMBERS
400+
ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED
6000+
YEARS OF COLLECTIVE FIRE SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Our Vision
To be the recognized advocate and resource for the leadership of the Alberta Fire Service.
Our Mission
To promote and support those providing fire protection, first response, and other related emergency services for the advancement of public and firefighter/first responder safety in Alberta
Latest News & Events
Recent Posts
Second Call For Nominations for AFCA President
AFCA Members, Today marks the second call for nominations for the position of AFCA President. As communicated yesterday during the first call for...
Call for Nominations for President
Dear AFCA Members, Today marks the first call for nominations for President. In accordance with the AFCA Bylaws, the Association will begin the...
Upcoming Events
Region 5 Meeting
Region 5 Meeting In-person & Virtual When: March 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM Where: Trochu Fire Department Classroom 211 Northfield Road Trochu, AB...
Alberta Association of Fire Chaplains Conference/AGM
The Alberta Association of Fire Chaplains is pleased to host Before Occupational Stress (BOS) program for Chaplains in Lacombe Alberta this year....
Training Opportunities
WUI Member Course – Strathmore FD
The Strathmore Fire Department will be hosting the WUI-Member Course. There is no course fee to attend. If your department is interested, please...
Training In CISM Peer Support
The Alberta Critical Incident Peer Network (ACIPN) is pleased to offer core ICISF Courses: “Assisting Individuals in Crisis” and “Group Crisis...
Career Opportunities
Compliance Technical Advisor, Fire – Safety Codes Council
At the Safety Codes Council, our purpose is simple and significant: as a leader in Alberta’s structural and technical safety system, our role not...
Fire Chief (Director, Fire & Emergency Medical Services) – St. Albert
The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department as a Fire Chief (Director, Fire and...





