Chris Kearns

Chris Kearns is an accomplished professional in emergency management with extensive experience in both operational leadership and higher education. Currently serving as Deputy Chief of Red Deer Emergency Services since February 2020, Chris previously held significant roles such as Manager of the Public Safety Communications Centre in Lethbridge and Operations Manager in Saint John. Chris's academic contributions include instructing courses in community resiliency and disaster response at Royal Roads University and developing critical incident analysis and crisis management courses at Lethbridge College. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Science in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University, a Master's Certificate in Project Management from York University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Brunswick. Additionally, Chris holds a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University, enhancing a comprehensive background in emergency management and public safety.