Over 30 Years of Fire Safety Leadership
For more than 30 years, Donna Strachan has dedicated her career to protecting lives, strengthening communities, and advancing excellence in fire safety, emergency preparedness, and professional education.
As the Founder and CEO of FirstInNow Services Inc., Donna brings extensive experience in fire prevention, inspections, investigations, emergency management, consulting, training, and leadership gained throughout Canada and internationally.
Her mission is simple:
🟢 Protect People
🟢 Reduce Risk
🟢 Build Safer Communities
Professional Expertise
Donna is a highly respected fire service professional specializing in:
✔ Fire Consultancy
✔ Fire Inspections
✔ Fire Investigations
✔ Fire Prevention
✔ Emergency Management
✔ Fire Safety Training
✔ Fire Risk Assessments
✔ Code Compliance & Life Safety Reviews
✔ Emergency Response Planning
✔ Public Education
She works closely with municipalities, industry, commercial organizations, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and Indigenous communities to provide practical, solutions-focused guidance that helps organizations improve safety and achieve compliance.
Supporting First Nations Communities
As a Fire Field Officer and Fire Inspector with the Technical Services Advisory Group (TSAG), Donna partners with First Nations communities throughout Alberta to strengthen fire and life safety.
Her work includes:
- Fire inspections
- Community fire risk assessments
- Fire prevention initiatives
- Technical guidance
- Emergency preparedness
- Fire department support
Donna is committed to building respectful relationships and developing practical fire safety solutions that reflect each community’s unique priorities and values.
Educating the Next Generation
For more than three decades, Donna has also served as an Instructor with Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre (ETC) in Vermilion, Alberta.
Throughout her career, she has instructed and mentored thousands of firefighters, emergency responders, industrial personnel, and fire service professionals, preparing them for safe, successful, and rewarding careers.
Her instructional experience includes:
- Firefighter Training
- Fire Prevention
- Industrial Fire Safety
- Emergency Response
- First Aid & CPR
- Public Education
- Leadership Development
- Custom Fire Service Programs
Known for her engaging and practical teaching style, Donna combines real-world experience with proven instructional methods that build confidence and competence.
Practical Fire Safety Solutions
Through FirstInNow Services Inc., Donna provides customized services that help organizations improve fire and life safety while meeting regulatory requirements.
Services include:
- Fire and Life Safety Assessments
- Fire Investigations
- Fire Consultancy
- Fire Code Compliance Reviews
- Emergency Management Planning
- Emergency Response Planning
- Fire Safety Training
- Workplace Emergency Preparedness
- Public Education Programs
- Professional Development
Every solution is tailored to the unique needs of each client and organization.
International Experience
Donna’s expertise extends well beyond Canada.
She has provided fire protection consulting, emergency management, quality management systems, fire prevention program development, and operational support throughout:
- United Kingdom
- Qatar
- Oman
- Kuwait
- Azerbaijan
- Georgia
- Afghanistan
- Libya
This international experience provides a broad understanding of diverse regulatory environments, operational challenges, and global best practices in fire and life safety
Professional Philosophy
“Fire safety is more than compliance—it is about protecting people, preserving communities, and creating resilient organizations through education, preparedness, and leadership.”
This philosophy guides every inspection, consultation, investigation, and training program delivered through FirstInNow Services Inc.
Commitment to Excellence
Donna believes the most effective emergency is the one that is prevented.
Every project is guided by:
🟢 Integrity
🟢 Professionalism
🟢 Collaboration
🟢 Education
🟢 Continuous Improvement
Whether working with First Nations, municipalities, businesses, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, or industry, Donna remains committed to helping clients reduce risk, protect people and property, and build Meet Donna Strachan
Building Safer Communities
At FirstInNow Services Inc., our commitment is to deliver practical, professional, and sustainable fire safety solutions that make a lasting difference.
Building Safer Communities Through Prevention, Preparedness, and Professional Excellence.