Kelly Lehr

Kelly Lehr has a strong background in emergency response and management. Kelly began their career as a Firefighter Paramedic with Strathcona County in 2000 and eventually transitioned into the role of Lieutenant Paramedic. In this position, Kelly displayed exceptional leadership by overseeing the development and training of seven recruit classes. Kelly then moved on to become the Captain of Occupational Health, Safety, & Training, where they not only delivered educational programs but also acted as an incident safety officer during emergency responses. Kelly continued to advance in their career and became the Division Chief of Planning & Training, where they focused on enhancing emergency response capabilities and operational efficiency. Kelly played a crucial role in integrating new divisions and fostering a collaborative environment. Kelly's most recent position is Deputy Chief, Operations Support, a role they continue to hold in 2023. Throughout their various roles, Kelly has consistently demonstrated strategic leadership and a commitment to delivering superior emergency services. Before joining Strathcona County, Kelly worked as an EMT and Paramedic for the City of Edmonton from 1996 to 2000.

Kelly Lehr's education history is as follows:

1. Bachelor of Public Safety Administration, Justice Institute of British Columbia (2014-2019)

2. NFPA Fire Service Certifications, Lakeland College Canada, Justice Institute of British Columbia, TEEX Fire & ES, South Carolina F.A. (2000-2018)

3. Municipal Management and Leadership Program, University of Alberta (2016-2017)

4. Occupational Health & Safety, University of Alberta (2012-present)

5. Advanced Program in Project Management, University of Alberta (2011-present)

6. Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic (EMT-P) Diploma, NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) (1997-1999)

7. Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance (EMT-A) Certificate, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) (1995-present)

8. Associate Diploma in Business/Commerce, Red Deer Polytechnic (1985-1987)

Kelly Lehr has also obtained several additional certifications, including "Just Culture - Facilitator" from JustCulture.Org (obtained in March 2023), "Incident Management Team Development" from the Government of Alberta - Hinton Training Centre (obtained in October 2022), "All-Hazard Incident Command (ICS Canada)" from ICS Canada - NAIT AHIMT Academy (obtained in November 2019), and various other certifications related to incident management, safety, and fire fighting.