Les Karpluk has four decades of fire and emergency services experience, culminating in his tenure as Fire Chief of Prince Albert, SK, and later with Parks Canada. Honored as Canada’s Fulltime Career Fire Chief of the Year, Les now consults nationally on strategic fire service planning, master plans, and organizational reviews. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Business in Emergency Services and advanced certifications including Fire Officer IV and Emergency Management. Les is also a dedicated educator, teaching at Dalhousie University, and Lakeland College. His expertise in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and governance consultation makes him a sought-after advisor to fire departments across Canada.