Everett Cooke

Everett Cooke serves as the Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief for the City of St. Albert since September 2021, leading a department that employs over 177 personnel to serve nearly 80,000 residents. Previously, Cooke held leadership roles, including Director of Protective Services and Fire Chief in the City of Beaumont, Fire Chief for the County of Grande Prairie, and Fire Chief for the Town of Sexsmith. Additionally, Cooke has contributed as a consultant for Emergency Management Group Inc. and as a Western Canada Product Specialist at Associated Fire and Safety. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Fire Services Administration from Columbia Southern University, various management and leadership certificates from the University of Alberta, and specialized training in Fire Service Administration and Emergency Management from the Justice Institute of British Columbia.