Fort McMurray Fire Chief

• Former Fort McMurray fire chief accused of harassment in earlier jobs

  The allegations against Darby Allen when he worked in Calgary's fire department date back to about 2002 and have not been proven in court.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2020
  
• Former Wood Buffalo fire chief reflects on Canada’s largest wildfire evacuation

  Darby Allen, Wood Buffalo's former fire chief, spoke in Lethbridge this week, talking about his journey, the 2016 fires, and life after the most expensive disaster in Canadian history.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2018
  
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• Fort McMurray names new fire chief with Darby Allen set to retire

  Jody Butz, who has been with Regional Emergency Services since 2001, will begin his role as Fort McMurray fire chief on Feb. 27.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2017
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• Fort McMurray fire chief ‘guilty’ for retiring but has no regrets on handling the wildfire

  Fire Chief Darby Allen is retiring from his post Friday, after nearly 30 years on the job--including last year's wildfire in Fort McMurray.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2017
• Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen to retire in February

  Darby Allen became the face of the northeastern Alberta community's scramble to beat back a fierce wildfire that laid waste to 10 per cent of the city.

  Environment

  Dec 18, 2016