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Aboriginal FireFighters Association of Canada |
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Association Canadienne des Pompiers Indigéne |
The Aboriginal Firefighters Association of Canada (AFAC) was first formed in 1991 and is currently comprised of First Nations Fire & Emergency Services organizations that represent regional components across Canada.
The core purpose of AFAC remains to establish a standardized associated body of First Nations fire officials to improve conditions of fire prevention, fire suppression training and fire department capacity.
The current services and support offered by AFAC include;
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Providing fire prevention resources & information to regional associations.
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Managing the National Fire Fighter Competition.
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Managing the National Poster Contest for First Nations Schools.
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Supporting regional association as required.
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Supporting the identification and evolution of national fire standards to reduce the loss of life and infrastructure on reserve.
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Support the development of a National First Nations Fire Protection Strategy.
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Support the collaboration and information sharing between regional First Nation associations.