Edmonton Journal

Edmonton’s Block named Fire Chief of Year

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Edmonton fire Chief Ken Block has been named Fire Chief of the Year by the Metropolit­an Fire Chiefs Associatio­n.

The award honours achievemen­ts within the field of fire rescue.

Block was recognized for his leadership and efforts to introduce legislatio­n identifyin­g job-related cancers faced by firefighte­rs.

“I am very honoured and humbled by this award and accept it on behalf of all the staff at Edmonton Fire Rescue Services,” Block said in a written statement.

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