Overview
The officers work with Alberta's municipalities, Métis Settlements, First Nation communities and industry to have effective and well-managed safety and fire-protection systems in place.
The advisors cover 7 regions throughout Alberta (PDF, 337 KB) and co-operate with local:
- search and rescue organizations
- police
- fire and emergency medical services
- various governmental, non-governmental and industrial partners
The advisor’s activities include the following:
- providing investigation and fire inspection services in parts of Alberta not accredited under the Safety Codes Act
- advising on the interpretation of the Alberta Safety Codes Act and the Alberta Fire Code
- mentoring and assisting communities, their officials, fire departments and safety codes officers
- liaising with partner agencies outside and within government
- coordinating training-grant applications for search and rescue and fire services
- assisting Alberta's fire rescue and search and rescue with delivery of public education programs and events