As President of the Alberta Industrial Fire and Emergency Management Association (AIFEMA), I am honored to represent an organization that plays such an important role in advancing safety and emergency preparedness within Alberta’s industrial community. During my tenure, my goal is to promote the interests of the industrial sector and increase our presence within the broader fire response and emergency management community. By doing so, we will continue building meaningful connections and strengthening collaboration across industries and agencies.
Our association was founded on clear and powerful objectives — to exchange information on emergencies and lessons learned, promote professional development within emergency management, serve as a unified voice for the industrial sector, and communicate our needs to suppliers and vendors globally. These objectives remain the cornerstone of who we are and what we do.
As President, I aim to help move these goals forward by encouraging open dialogue and sharing best practices among our members to increase safety of our responders during emergencies. Strengthening our voice with Municipal Affairs and the Public Safety Division will ensure the industrial sector’s unique perspective is represented at every level. And by engaging more with our suppliers and vendors, we can help shape innovation and ensure the tools and resources we use meet the evolving demands of our field.
I want to thank all AIFEMA members for your commitment and contribution to safety across Alberta. Your dedication makes our association strong and respected within both industrial and municipal circles. To our past and present executive teams — I appreciate your leadership and the foundation you have built for continued progress. Together, we will enhance our association’s impact, foster collaboration, and promote a stronger, safer future for all.
Jay Hughes
President, AIFEMA