The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority has announced the appointment of Alicia Krawchuk as the new Regional Chief of Emergency Services, effective immediately.
Krawchuk steps into the role previously known as Regional Fire Chief, bringing extensive leadership experience within the BRFA and a strong background in emergency services.
“Alicia’s many years of leadership in multiple divisions of the BRFA and experience as Interim Regional Fire Chief, coupled with her education and experience, make her well prepared to take on this role,” said CAO Darren Sandbeck. “Alicia is a strong leader that knows the organization, its people, and the region exceptionally well. I look forward to the future with Alicia leading the operational side of BRFA.”
Sandbeck explained the reasoning behind the title change from Regional Fire Chief to Regional Chief of Emergency Services, stating, “The change… is intentional to reflect the multiple emergency services divisions that the BRFA operates, including Fire EMS, and Emergency Communications.”
To further enhance leadership and support within the organizaiton, the BRFA plans to recruit a Regional Deputy Fire Chief in early 2025. “This position will increase leadership, support, and response capacity in our Fire Division. We expect to have a successful candidate in place by April 1, 2025,” Sandbeck added.
