Emergency Services Academy Ltd.
2nd Floor, 161 Broadway Boulevard T8H 2A8 Sherwood Park, AB, Canada

Calling all recruits: Departments are focusing on diversity and inclusion while navigating recruitment in a pandemic https://www.firefightingincanada.com/cover-story-calling-a/

We have two educational streams for fire fighter training. FLEX or Enhanced. FLEX is our part time, blended learning model with theory online and practical face to face. Enhanced is 12 weeks of full time theory and practical training. You choose the program that works best for you! Contact us for more information at 780-416-8822 or [email protected].

A short and inspirational read to get your week started right! "As he plucked the unconscious child from the blazing inferno, little did he know that his gift of life would be repaid 20 years later." https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com//inspirational-firefi/

TOP 5 TIPS FOR WINTER FIRE SAFETY https://www.safetygroupltd.com/top-5-tips-for-winter-fire-/

Touching words from ESA Alumni...

Police watchdog called after Calgary collision kills two pedestrians https://edmontonjournal.com//5c95f380-9bdc-4c97-8ea1-da16e

Save the date! Our next ESA Online Information Session is Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Registration details to come...

Wow! We are blown away by the number of PCP applications we have received for the January program! EIGHTY APPLICANTS! Good luck to all our applicants in the competition process next week!

Caption this one for us... A great shot from inside ESA hands-on training.

ESA's Professional Fire Fighter Enhanced Program starts March 29, 2021! Apply at ESACanada.com.

Something light for your morning...on theme, of course. 9 Funny Tales From Firefighters That Will Leave You In Stitches https://beta.littlethings.com/lif/funny-firefighter-stories

Are you wondering if the restrictions announced by the Alberta Government yesterday will affect your program? The short answer is- No, the current restrictions will NOT affect your program. We have been operating with a modified schedule and enhanced procedures for the past nine months. Programs scheduled Dec 2020 to June 2021 have been scheduled in a way that ensures all previous and current restrictions are observed. We will continue to lecture via Zoom. All in-person, pra...ctical training will include mandatory masks, scheduling small groups, cohorting, physical distancing, PPE, frequent hand washing, temperature monitoring, daily health questionnaires, one-way foot traffic, zero congregating, plexi-glass barriers and frequent sanitization of surfaces. If you have any further questions, please contact our awesome admin team

Brockton announces new fire and emergency services director https://blackburnnews.com//brockton-announces-new-fire-em/

Take a moment today, Friends. #remembranceday

Wonderful words from ESA Alumni! We love our instructors, too!

Long-serving Windsor firefighter celebrates 90th birthday in style https://www.thechronicleherald.ca//long-serving-windsor-f/

It's getting cool out there, Everyone! Make sure there is ample space around any portable heating unit. Anything that could catch fire should be at least three feet away. Inspect your chimney annually and use fire screens to help keep any fires in the fireplace.

Kamloops Fire Rescue is going green. The fire department has added a new fire engine to its fleet, the first equipped with anti-idling technology. https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com//kamloops-fire-rescue-get

Fort Frances to gift fire truck to Couchiching First Nation https://www.cbc.ca//fort-frances-fire-truck-couchiching-1.

Coaldale firefighters receive additional mental health supports https://globalnews.ca//coaldale-firefighters-receive-ment/

Congratulations Rebecca! This is a huge achievement! We are very proud of you!

Make it happen. Become a Leader. 2021 is your year. March 29th will be here before you know it. Apply today at ESACanada.com.

Waiting doesn't work. Your future depends on what you do today. Have questions? Join us for a live Zoom session today! Register at esacanada.com.

How weather, COVID-19 spared Canada from wildfires like those in the U.S. https://www.ctvnews.ca//how-weather-covid-19-spared-canada

Red Deer’s fire chief recognized as Canada’s best https://www.reddeeradvocate.com//red-deers-fire-chief-rec/

Saskatoon assistant fire chief says arson count likely to double in 2020 https://globalnews.ca//saskatoon-assistant-fire-chief-ars/

Dozens of Alberta firefighters heading south to battle deadly Oregon wildfires https://edmontonjournal.com//24b27c1f-19c1-4ea5-914f-9b28/

Our next Information Session is Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Fire Presentation at 5:30 pm- Register HERE- https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIvf-6pqTkoH9OTbmymYlFdfTU4BTDOS EMS Presentation at 6:30 pm- Register HERE- ... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0tcu6vqD4jE9ZPFCwaJE-1MOH0FLYaa See more

EMS crews battling stress, fatigue, COVID-19 https://edmontonjournal.com//51382f56-516a-4134-8894-4a92/

What are you waiting for? That's what we thought....Professional Fire Fighter Enhanced Program starts March 29, 2021! Apply today at esacanada.com.

‘Very high’ health risk for parts of southern British Columbia as smoke from U.S. wildfires creeps north https://www.cbc.ca//air-quality-bc-washington-state-fires-

Better weather helps crews hold wildfire north of Banff National Park https://www.thestar.com//better-weather-helps-crews-hold-w

Wildfire north of Canmore burning out of control, now 346 hectares https://edmontonjournal.com//f9e38875-9cfe-47b1-8099-a8fa/

Save the Date! Our next information session is September 23rd. Register today at esacanada.com.

Another shot from inside ESA Fire training. Can you see yourself in this position?

Storytelling is a powerful leadership technique. Here’s how you can use it to teach lessons and inspire action. https://www.firefightingincanada.com/the-power-of-a-story/