Equity, diversity and Inclusion in the Fire Service.
Joe Zatylny is the Fire Chief of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services. With more than 25 years of emergency service experience, including 17 years in senior fire leadership roles, he leads the three-time, internationally accredited department into its next chapter as the City of Edmonton continues to grow and change.
Joe brings his passion and commitment to life in his day-to-day work by focusing on building and maintaining solid relationships, leading people through change, and maximizing service delivery.
Joe’s education and training experience includes a Bachelor’s Degree from Lakeland College Canada in Applied Business of Emergency Services and an Advanced Certificate in Labour and Industrial Relations from Queen’s University. He also holds a Master’s Certificate in Municipal Leadership from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
When Joe is not enjoying the community of Edmonton, he is kept busy being a proud father and partner, exploring the mountains and ocean floor, or spending time camping in nature.