Whether you are in a career, composite, volunteer, DND or industrial fire service, the CAFC is the dynamic Association linking you with many valuable and exciting benefits:

Representation to the Federal Government:

• Through resolutions from the CAFC, Provincial Associations and individual members presented to the federal government on your behalf;

• By annual delegations to address pertinent requirements by fire service representatives across Canada face-to-face with key decision makers including MPs, Ministers and various senior staff in Ministries;

• By representation from the recognized Voice of the Fire Services in Canada;

• By representation on federal committees and working groups affecting the fire service in Canada;

• Government Awareness Week where CAFC Executive, CAFC Board members and others meet in Ottawa to lobby for Fire Service issues from across Canada;

• With dissemination of information through our government email delivery PACS Canada system that communicates directly with key representatives of government departments in Canada and media across the country;

• Fire Chiefs from all parts of Canada and from Fire Departments of all sizes are already regarding their CAFC dues as a sounds investment; and

• By immediate action on issues that may have a negative impact on the fire services in Canada.

Networking with other quality fire service professionals and educational opportunities:

• To provide a forum for in-depth, meaningful discussions with other fire service professionals from across Canada;

• To attend an annual training and educational symposium to review innovation and research in the fire service;

• To achieve the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation and supportive educational initiatives;

• To have exposure to quality suppliers and partners in the community to learn about cutting-edge and inventive products and services; and

• To connect with international partners through the Canadian Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) at discounted rates.

• To develop contacts across Canada that may assist you in issues that arise within your individual fire service.

CAFC publications and products

• Fire Chief Magazine provides quarterly offerings targeting the entire fire services’ issues of importance;

• The annual Directory of Members including the most up-to-date bylaws and leadership listings of the CAFC;

• To access high quality fire service training materials and learning products through the CAFC Distribution Centre at discounted prices;

• To purchase public education materials for fire departments at discounted prices; and

• To keep abreast of the latest products available in uniform regalia, sports clothing, branded items, kids learning tools etc.