Fire Chief Darby Allen

• ‘Guys feel guilty’: emotional demons to slay after Fort McMurray wildfire

  Fire Chief Darby Allen says the emotional toll is hitting home for the crews who worked non-stop for days to beat back the ferocious wildfire that breached the northeastern Alberta city two months ago.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2016
  
• Fort McMurray fire chief weighs in on rebuild

  The man who led the fight against the wildfire that devastated parts of Fort McMurray in May is urging changes to the way homes are rebuilt to avoid similar destruction in the future.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2016
  
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• Countess of Wessex tours neighbourhood devastated by Fort McMurray wildfire

  Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, has seen first-hand the destruction caused by last month's wildfire in Fort McMurray.

  Jun 24, 2016
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• ‘They’re pretty positive’: Fire chief Darby Allen on returning Fort McMurray residents

  He became a trusted face during the first week of the Fort McMurray wildfire disaster. Now, the man who refused to be called a hero is back in the city as residents come home.

  Environment

  Jun 1, 2016
• ‘We should be proud’: Fire Chief Darby Allen opens up about Fort McMurray wildfire

  A man so many have called a hero opened up about the toll the Fort McMurray wildfire has taken on the community - as well as him personally.

  Canada

  May 12, 2016