Canadian Firefighter is dedicated to content produced by and for firefighters. After almost five decades of success in print, we continue to offer valuable information now via a fully digital platform designed to address the needs of today’s firefighters.
Our focus remains on core responsibilities, including training, health, response and related areas. Our contributors help firefighters adapt to emerging trends and identify opportunities.
Authentic stories, practical advice and well-informed opinions are the foundation on which Canadian Firefighter is built.
Meet our team
Brittani Schroeder, Digital EditorÂ
Brittani Schroeder has proudly served as the editor of Canadian Firefighter since 2022. She has dedicated her professional experience to the public safety sector since 2021, including her ongoing role as editor of Blue Line Magazine and digital editor of Fire Fighting in Canada. Her work is driven by a genuine passion for collaborating with first responders, sharing their meaningful stories and supporting them in their vital daily duties. Off duty, Brittani considers herself a bookworm, avid traveller and Broadway musical enthusiast, always prepared with a book or ready to turn any journey into a lively production.
Laura Aiken, Editorial Director
Laura began her career as editor for a golf publication and had a brief foray running a custom publishing business before joining the team at Annex Business Media’s Canadian Pizza magazine in 2009. She worked as an editor for several markets at Annex, landing in the Fire Group in 2017. Today, she remains the editor of Fire Fighting in Canada and also serves as the editorial director for Annex. She still loves to golf, but now spends much of her summer boating and most of her winter wishing she was boating.
Brad Miller, Brand Sales Manager, Fire Group
Brad Miller’s love of helping clients find meaningful marketing opportunities began in the newspaper world with The Hamilton Spectator (Metroland/Torstar Group) where he specialized in account management and real estate. An avid traveller who also likes to have a home improvement project (or two) on the go, he supremely enjoys fine wine and foodie time with his other half, Marjan.
Adam Szpakowski, Group Publisher
For over 10 years, Adam Szpakowski has enjoyed his role as a sales manager and then publisher with Fire Fighting in Canada and Canadian Firefighter. He is now a Group Publisher at Annex Business Media who continues overseeing the Fire brands. Adam enjoys travelling, including the various fun Fire events, and spending time on his boat fishing on Lake Erie and throughout Ontario.