Alberta Wildfire arrived in California — Wildfire
Alberta Wildfire is sending two crews of firefighters to assist our friends in California with their current wildfire situation. We wish them good luck and a safe return as they depart this morning.
California Wildfire Assistance - Alberta Wildfire
Our 310-FIRE line is currently experiencing technical issues impacting Bell cell phone customers. We are working on a solution. Please continue to report wildfires to 310-FIRE by using a landline or another cell phone carrier.
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Interested in seeing what it takes to be a wildland firefighter? Come and try the WFX-FIT test in a welcoming environment before the posting closes in different locations across the province.
We're asking Albertans to wait until there are 15 cm of snow on the ground before taking on a burning project in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Fire permits are no longer required after November 1, but following safe winter burning practices is always important.
Happy Halloween Alberta! The Burmis Tree is one of the scariest trees in the province, and is located in Crowsnest Pass. A limber pine that is estimated to have been 700 years old when it died in the 1970s. It still remains a highly photographed spot in the Calgary Forest Area.
Do you know the steps to becoming a wildland firefighter in Alberta? 1. Apply online 2. Fitness testing 3. Interview 4. Training 5. Wildfire season begins.
International cooperation is key in wildland firefighting. Firefighters from other countries come to our aid during busy wildfire seasons and we return the favour whenever possible. Our agreement with Mexico has been a success on many fronts.
All wildfires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area are now under control and on their way to being extinguished. Four different fire complexes affected the forest area and many of the surrounding communities this season. Thank you to all who worked relentlessly on the response.
Interested in protecting communities from wildfires? Alberta Wildfire is hiring! We’re looking for hard-working and dedicated people to join our team in a variety of roles for the 2025 wildfire season.
This abandoned campfire was recently found in the Calgary Forest Area. It had the potential to quickly grow into a wildfire. Help prevent wildfires by always fully extinguishing your campfire when you are done with it. Soak it, stir it and soak it again.
Airtankers use retardant to help limit the spread of wildfires The red colouring of retardant helps pilots and firefighters see where it was laid to suppress wildfire activity and ensure good coverage.
Last week grade one students at École Montrose in Grande Prairie planted a tree in honour of National Forest week. They learned about sustainability, the importance of trees, and got some tips on wildland firefighting from Bertie Beaver and his friends with Alberta Wildfire.
Extinguishing hotspots is an important part of the firefighting process. It requires digging in the ground and under roots to ensure no heat that could cause a wildfire to continue burning remains.
Wildfire Season 2024 was tough, and our crews gave it their all. If you know wildland firefighters, check in on them. Adjusting to life off the fireline can be hard. Rest and a supportive network are key to helping crew members recover and prepare for next season.
More than 940 Fort McMurray area residents took the pledge to reduce wildfires. Our wildfire pledge winner took a helicopter tour of the Fort McMurray area with a wildfire technologist, learning about wildfire impacts, management and the role of fire in the life cycle of forests.
As wildfire season winds down, we would like to recognise our aircraft contractors. We rely on the assistance of airtankers, bird dogs and helicopters to keep communities, people and property safe through the wildfire season.
September 22-28 is National Forest Week. It’s an opportunity to learn about Canada’s forest heritage and raise awareness of this valuable renewable resource. Forests are fundamental to our economy, culture, traditions, history and future.
Happy Autumn! With fall officially here, it’s a good time to follow some FireSmart fall tips. Clear built-up debris such as leaves from gutters and fences, and make sure firewood is stored at least 10 meters away from your home.
Today we say “salut” to our friends from Quebec, finishing work on the Semo complex. We’d like to express our thanks to all of our Canadian colleagues that came to Alberta’s aid this fire season. Their hard work and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Alberta Wildfire sometimes use weather balloons to get accurate weather readings on a wildfire. With a more in-depth understanding of the conditions, we can better predict how the wildfire will behave. This is just one of the many strategies we use to fight wildfires.
A heartfelt thank you to the wildland firefighters from Costa Rica who are making the journey home in the next days. Their hard work was instrumental in containing the large wildfires burning in the High Level Forest Area.
Today is Firefighters’ National Memorial Day in Canada.
