NIFSC Membership

Annual General Meeting 2025

The National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC) invites all partners, community representatives, and interested participants to attend its Annual General Meeting, taking place during the final day of the 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference.

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. MT
Location: In person at the 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference – Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, Calgary, AB

This in-person meeting will provide updates on NIFSC’s activities, initiatives, and future plans to improve fire safety and emergency preparedness in Indigenous communities across Canada.

Those attending the conference are welcome to join the AGM on-site. For those who wish to attend virtually, a live stream will be made available, with access details shared in advance of the meeting.

We look forward to your participation and continued support in building safer Indigenous communities

Annual General Meeting 2024 Update

The National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC) is excited to announce the successful conclusion of our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). We extend heartfelt thanks to all attendees for their invaluable contributions and continued dedication to our mission of enhancing fire safety and emergency preparedness in First Nations communities.

Welcoming Our New Board President

We are thrilled to introduce Jeremy Parkin as the new Board President of NIFSC. Jeremy is the Director of Emergency Services with the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, where he oversees fire and paramedic departments as well as emergency management. With over 25 years of experience in fire services, Jeremy brings extensive expertise in training, program development, public education, diversity initiatives, and emergency management.

In addition to his professional role, Jeremy serves as the Vice President of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and is pursuing a degree in Public Safety. His leadership promises to bring a renewed focus and energy to advancing fire safety initiatives for First Nations communities.

Honoring Outgoing President Michelle Vandevord

We also wish to express our deepest gratitude to Michelle Vandevord for her exceptional leadership and dedication during her tenure as Board President. Michelle has been instrumental in driving NIFSC initiatives, fostering collaboration, and amplifying Indigenous leadership in fire safety. She will continue to serve NIFSC as the Saskatchewan representative on the Board of Directors and as Interim Executive Director.

To access the press release for this announcement, click here.

By-law No.1

The special resolution for By-law No. 1 was successfully approved on January 21, 2024.

The NIFSC Membership Eligibility Requirements:

• Indigenous, First Nation, Inuit, or Metis Firefighter

  • Indigenous or First Nation fire/emergency organization members and Indigenous or First Nation public safety practitioners who provide direct or indirect support to public safety.

• Residing in Canada

• 18 years of age or older

The membership year shall be from January 1st of each year to December 31st of the same year.

NIFSC Membership Registration Form

Please click below to access the online submission form

Membership Submission Form