Joe Zatylny, who recently resigned as chief of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, has been hired by the province of Alberta as an assistant deputy minister (ADM) or deputy managing director within the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA). This new role was identified as a need after last year’s unprecedented wildfire season, which prompted a province-wide state of emergency. Zatylny was the most qualified candidate for the job due to his extensive experience as fire chief for a large urban center.