Alberta Ministry Facing Workplace Safety Charges in Firefighter's 2024 Death

Alberta ministry facing workplace safety charges in firefighter's 2024 death

JASPER NATIONAL PARK - Alberta's government is facing workplace safety related charges in the death of a firefighter who was struck by a tree about two years ago while tackling the massive wildfire in Jasper National Park.

Alberta Forestry and Parks Charged With 6 Safety Violations Linked to 2024 Jasper Firefighter Death

Alberta’s Ministry of Forestry and Parks has been charged with six workplace safety violations in connection with the death of a man who was killed while combating a wildfire in Jasper National Park. Calgary resident Morgan Kitchen was stationed in the Rocky Mountain House area, approximately 200 kilometres north of the city, when he received a call to fight the catastrophic blaze that swept through Jasper National Park two years ago. The 24-yea…

Alberta ministry hit with charges after death of wildland firefighter in Jasper

The charges under the Occupational Health and Safety act were laid on July 29, just a few days away from the second anniversary of Morgan Kitchen’s death.

Alberta ministry charged in connection with death of man who died battling Jasper wildfire

Alberta’s Ministry of Forestry and Parks is facing six workplace safety charges in connection with the death of a man who was killed fighting a wildfire in Jasper National Park.

Province faces charges under OHS Act over 2024 death of Alberta man battling Jasper wildfire

Charges laid against Alberta's Ministry of Forestry and Parks relate to the death of a wildland firefighter and revolve around a string of alleged workplace safety violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.