2025 PROVINCIAL FOCUS
Presented by the Alberta Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Association
​Formed in 1909, the Alberta Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Association represents over 5,000 Public Safety Professionals who serve day and night on the frontlines in 23 cities and regions across Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
WELCOME
From October 26th to 28th, the APFFPA will host the Curtis Oscar Noble Legislative Conference in Edmonton, AB for Fire Fighter and Paramedic leaders from communities across Alberta to discuss important issues impacting the public and frontline members. Local affiliate leaders will meet with MLAs and government officials to discuss priority issues such as improving public safety, first responder coverage, and pension efficiencies. The conference aims to provide MLAs with insight into the work of members and solutions to improve public and Fire Fighter safety. As you gather with Fire Fighters and Paramedics from across Alberta, we have put this together to provide you with the information you need to help support Albertans, Fire Fighters, and Paramedics across the province.
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The Alberta Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Association is driven to find solutions to the challenges present in our unique industry today, and through conversation and sharing experiences, we hope to help implement change where it is needed in a meaningful way.
You're Invited!
MLA Reception hosted by the Alberta Professional Fire Fighters & Paramedics Association
MLAs and staff are invited to attend a reception at the Matrix Hotel.
Event Details
Location: Matrix Hotel in Loft 106 (10640 100 Ave NW)
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m.
Refreshments and appetizers will be served.
​Alberta Fire Fighters have a unique set of pension needs, reflecting their long, physically demanding careers and the high level of risk involved in their work. Though firefighters played a key role in shaping the LAPP Joint Governance Board, the current board structure lacks direct representation for our members. We are calling for legislative action to include the Alberta Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association on the LAPP Sponsor Board to ensure firefighters' voices are represented in pension governance, as is standard in other provinces.
Recommendation:
To legislate the Alberta Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association into the composition of the LAPP Sponsor Board.
Alberta’s Fire Fighters typically work 30 or more years as frontline first responders in one of the most physically demanding and hazardous professions. Daily exposures to carcinogens, violence, hazardous materials, and traumatic events make the likelihood of a time-loss injury high, and when members are off work, WCB remuneration often results in reduced income. With over 85% of our members serving as primary income earners, 87% working full-time, and 98% committing to 30+ year careers with the same employer, families should not be forced to sacrifice their quality of life simply because a Fire Fighter or Paramedic is recovering from an occupational injury or illness.
We are calling for a legislative exemption to ensure members receive their full wage during recovery, reflecting the realities of our profession and protecting the financial security of those who serve Alberta every day.
Recommendation:
Exemption for Fire Fighters and Paramedics from Alberta’s WCB maximum assessable earnings cap.