Strathcona County Fire Fighter/Paramedics

Strathcona County Fire Fighter/Paramedics IAFF Local 2461. Strathcona County Firefighters/ Paramedics. Proudly serving Strathcona County, AB The local originally consisted of 16 members.

Strathcona County Fire Fighters Union Local 2461 is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, representing 180 members of Strathcona County Emergency Services. Strathcona County Fire Fighters became affiliated with the International Association of Fire Fighters on September 16, 1975. Our members work out of 4 stations providing advanced life support ambulances (contracted to Alberta Health), fire suppression and rescue services.

Pride Month is a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. We stand with our LGBTQ2S+ communi...
06/02/2026

Pride Month is a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. We stand with our LGBTQ2S+ community members today and every day. Happy Pride Month!

Congratulations to Nick Kasper, Josh Girard, Ryan Grech, and our own Elliott Davis, APFFA President and association memb...
05/30/2026

Congratulations to Nick Kasper, Josh Girard, Ryan Grech, and our own Elliott Davis, APFFA President and association member of Strathcona Local 2461, on being selected to participate in the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.

The GGCLC brings together emerging leaders from labour, business, government, and community organizations across Canada to broaden perspectives, strengthen leadership skills, and foster collaboration through a unique national learning experience.

Since 1983, the conference has challenged high-potential leaders through intensive discussion, discovery, and real-world experiences designed to enhance decision-making and build a stronger understanding of Canada and its communities.

We are proud to see Elliott Davis recognized among Canada’s future leaders. Congratulations and best of luck as you represent our membership and community.

Congratulations to our members recognized for their dedication, leadership, and years of service to the fire service and...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to our members recognized for their dedication, leadership, and years of service to the fire service and our community.

This year we proudly recognize:

20 Years of Service
Ryan Woodland
Dean Brodt
Jason Ball
Jamie Pangrass

Special Citations
JP Hawkins
Tim Moen

Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and continued service to Strathcona County Firefighters Local 2461. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

Wildfire season is here.A few simple steps can protect your home, your family, and your community:•⁠ ⁠Cut grass and cle...
05/27/2026

Wildfire season is here.

A few simple steps can protect your home, your family, and your community:
•⁠ ⁠Cut grass and clear debris around your property
•⁠ ⁠Keep firewood and combustibles away from structures
•⁠ ⁠Clean gutters, decks, and dry vegetation
•⁠ ⁠Prune trees and remove flammable buildup like poplar pollen
•⁠ ⁠Stay vigilant with fire pits and burn barrels

Preparation today can prevent disaster tomorrow. Stay FireSmart.

Please join us in wishing our probationary firefighters good luck as they complete their testing this Friday. These memb...
05/20/2026

Please join us in wishing our probationary firefighters good luck as they complete their testing this Friday. These members have worked hard, trained hard, and shown their commitment to serving the residents of Strathcona County. We’re proud of them and excited for what’s ahead.

05/18/2026

This week May 17-23 is Paramedic Services Week, and we want to recognize the paramedics, integrated Fire/EMS crews, dispatchers, support staff, and families who help keep our community safe every day. Your skill, compassion, and commitment matter and this week, we celebrate you.

It’s been a wild week.From the BBQs and pancake breakfasts, to the rallies, signs, emails, messages, and packed rooms, o...
05/15/2026

It’s been a wild week.

From the BBQs and pancake breakfasts, to the rallies, signs, emails, messages, and packed rooms, our community showed up in a big way.

To everyone who stood with us, spoke up, sent support, or simply reminded us why this work matters: thank you.

Strathcona County has made it clear that integrated Fire and EMS matters. Seconds count. Local care matters. And our community deserves nothing less than a world-class emergency service.

We are proud to serve. We are proud to stand together. And we are grateful for every single person who helped make their voice heard.

Thank you, Strathcona.

Through countless stories, messages of support, and shared experiences highlighting the professionalism, compassion, and...
05/12/2026

Through countless stories, messages of support, and shared experiences highlighting the professionalism, compassion, and excellence of care provided by your Strathcona Firefighter/Paramedics, our community has made a powerful difference.

From the hundreds who showed up at the BBQ and pancake breakfast, to everyone who wrote, called, shared, spoke up, and stood beside us, thank you.

Our community spoke loud and clear, and we are grateful that Council listened and voted to continue our proud legacy as a world-class Integrated Fire and EMS service.

We are honoured to serve Strathcona County. We are proud of the trust you place in us, and even prouder that we will continue to be there for you in your homes, on your roads, in your most difficult moments, and throughout the community we all care so deeply about.

Thank you, Strathcona.

With gratitude,
Your Strathcona Firefighter/Paramedics

https://realtalkrj.mixlr.com/Alberta EMS Crisis - Listen live right nowIAFF Local 2461 President Eric LoweAPFFPA Preside...
05/11/2026

https://realtalkrj.mixlr.com/
Alberta EMS Crisis - Listen live right now
IAFF Local 2461 President Eric Lowe
APFFPA President Elliot Davis

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