Ryan Schubert
Ryan Schubert, a proud Metis Nation of Ontario Citizen, brings over 20 years of leadership in public safety. He also works with the Metis Nation of Ontario on Self-Government consultations. Formerly Deputy Chief of Administration at the Guelph Fire Department and a Chief Officer at Waterloo Fire Rescue, Ryan has extensive experience in operations, training, […]
Richard Hayes
Richard Hayes has recently taken on a new role in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as assistant fire chief, following a distinguished tenure as Deputy Fire Chief for the London Fire Department, where he led a team of 336 firefighters across 14 stations. With over 30 years of experience in the fire service, Richard has also served […]
Les Karpluk
Les Karpluk has four decades of fire and emergency services experience, culminating in his tenure as Fire Chief of Prince Albert, SK, and later with Parks Canada. Honored as Canada’s Fulltime Career Fire Chief of the Year, Les now consults nationally on strategic fire service planning, master plans, and organizational reviews. He holds a Bachelor […]
Jeremy Parkin
Jeremy Parkin, Fire Chief at Rama Fire, is a progressive leader known for driving wellness, PTSD prevention, and recruitment initiatives within the fire service. As Vice President of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Chair of its Training & Education Committee, Jeremy actively shapes the future of firefighter education. He is a published […]
Haida Fortier
Haida Fortier has over 25 years of leadership in municipal fire services, rising to Chief Officer roles where she championed public safety, emergency response, and strategic planning. She holds advanced certifications, including Executive Chief Fire Officer (ECFO) and Certified Fire Protection Specialist, and has led responses to wildfires and natural disasters across BC. A passionate […]
Guy Degagné
With more than three decades in emergency services, Guy Degagné is a respected leader in fire service training and certification. As a former Assistant Deputy Fire Marshal, he managed the Ontario Fire College, overseeing operations, budgeting, and curriculum delivery. Guy brings deep expertise in strategic and operational planning, human resources, and procurement. He has spearheaded […]
Eric Nordlund
Eric Nordlund is the former Deputy Fire Chief of Thunder Bay, where he led fire prevention, emergency management, and public education. With 30+ years in the field, Eric brings expertise in policy development, labour relations, and strategic leadership. He’s also served in key firefighter association roles and holds national certifications in fire investigation and chief […]
Brent Sterling
With over 30 years in fire services and 25 in leadership, Brent Sterling is a Station Chief and hazmat specialist with the Office of the Fire Marshal. He has advised municipalities across Canada on fire operations, policy, training, and station design. Brent also brings experience from managing large-scale industrial operations, offering a unique blend of […]
Brian Hutchinson
Brian Hutchinson, former Fire Chief of North Vancouver and current Superintendent of Provincial Operations with BC Wildfire Service, brings more than 20 years of emergency services experience. He has led regional emergency response planning and authored major disaster plans across Canada. With a Master’s in Disaster & Emergency Management, Brian specializes in evidence-based planning, fire […]
Lana Kiernan
Lana Kiernan brings a strong background in healthcare administration, project coordination, and office operations. As Director of Administration at EMG Inc., she drives operational excellence by aligning administrative functions with EMG’s strategic goals and supporting key operational initiatives. Lana plays a critical role in project delivery, quality control, stakeholder engagement, and document development, while overseeing […]