I certainly have. The chief of EFRS position was left vacant in February when former chief Ken Block resigned to become fire commissioner in Victoria, Australia. Deputy Chief, Training and Logistics - Bradley Hoekstra . Joe Zatylny is one month into his tenure as the top brass of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS). Global News Edmonton’s new fire chief said two of his main focuses as he takes over the reins of the city’s fire department will be the mental health and wellness of staff, as … He brings with him a diverse portfolio including the fire training academy, critical medical response support, technical teams support, 911 service management and hazardous materials response support.Speaking to media on Friday, Zatylny said he plans to apply an additional focus to mental health and wellness for Edmonton firefighters.“We call firefighters heroes and tend to associate them with their most heroic circumstances. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. He follows in the footsteps of former chief Ken Block , who announced his resignation in December after a career spanning 40 years, including 10 at the helm. The city’s new fire chief will focus on mental health, wellness and increasing diversity and inclusion among Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS).Chief Joe Zatylny began his new role as the city’s 17th fire chief on June 1 after serving as a deputy fire chief in Calgary since 2015. '” “The pathways, the networks, the people, are something I find I connect with. Fire Chief: Joe Zatylny . Deputy Chief, Public Safety: Russell Croome . Organization, ranks, shifts and staffing. He takes over from outgoing fire chief Ken Block, who announced his resignation in December.Zatylny grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan, where he started his career in the fire service. Please try againPostmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Edmonton’s seventeenth fire chief, Joe Zatylny, was officially introduced to the public Friday. JOE ZATYLNY took over as the new chief of Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) Fire Rescue Services. Edmonton has found a new chief to run the city’s fire department as of June 1. July 6, 2020, Edmonton –Edmonton’s new fire chief is using an “innovate mindset” as he takes the service into a new era. They need to know they have a place in our ranks and that we have people who understand their lives,” Zatylny said.“From recruitment, to career and into retirement, we need more staff and firefighters outside of our traditional ranks. Edmonton's 17th Fire Chief Joe Zatylny poses for a photo at Fire Station 1, in Edmonton Friday June 26, 2020. In a news conference held inside Fire Station Number 1, Chief Zatylny outlined his goals for his new job. Edmonton's new fire chief Joe Zatylny speaks to the media Friday, June 26, 2020.Edmonton’s new fire chief said two of his main focuses as he takes over the reins of the city’s fire department will be the mental health and wellness of staff, as well as fostering diversity within the service.Joe Zatylny was announced as the new chief of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services in May. While it’s an unusual time for many, he said the transition was as smooth as could have been expected, complete with some awkward encounters.“The most awkward station visits I could expect,” he said with a laugh, pointing to the interesting exchanges where hand shakes used to be the norm.“Everybody is minding their personal distance and making sure that we’re doing our best to manage the pandemic. View Joe Zatylny's business profile as Deputy Fire Chief at The City of Calgary. Deputy Chief, Fire Technical Services: Bryan Singleton .
From dispatch to administration, to training to the teams that get on the truck and every task in between, this department is made up of compassionate, caring and dedicate people supporting excellence across the organization.”As he takes over as chief, Zatylny said he recognizes the responsibility he has to leverage that reputation and continue moving it forward to “build on the legacy I have inherited.”While ensuring the safety of the public and the members of EFRS is a high priority, Zatylny said one his main focuses will be on the mental health and well-being of staff and firefighters.“I will be applying additional focus to the mental health and wellness of everyone in EFRS. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site.
More importantly, we need to foster a culture that not only welcomes those people but allows them to succeed and inspire others in the same way as many of us have been inspired by members of this service.”The service is currently assessing where areas of focus should be around diversity and inclusion.“I’m going to be looking at our EFRS staff on where we can improve as well as our corporate partners and city colleagues so that we can understand it well and then focus on a direction that we need to take,” Zatylny said.He said he has, in part, big shoes to fill with his new role taking over from previous chief Ken Block but will also be “making his own shoes” in leading the service in a new direction and building on previous work.“I think a few of the key focus areas are definitely around mental health and wellness and supporting our firefighters, but primarily to ensure that our citizens and our firefighters stay safe,” Zatylny said.
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