Alberta Firefighters
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Alberta declares early start to wildfire season due to warm and dry weatherThe UCP's 2024 budget will include funding to hire 100 new firefighters, which will result in five additional 20-person crews, the province said.CanadaFeb 20
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Wildland firefighters’ union worried about 2024 season: ‘Albertans should be concerned’The ministry of Forestry and Parks said so far in 2024, 196 wildland firefighters and support staff have been hired to help with Alberta's upcoming wildfire season.CanadaFeb 15
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Western Canada Advanced Rescue Symposium brings firefighters to Olds, Alta.Approximately 160 firefighters from across the country are in Olds, Alta., this weekend learning about heavy extrication — rare scenarios that come with great riskEducationJun 23, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order expanded again near Shiningbank LakeThe evacuation zone is: north of the CN Rail line, east of Highway 32, south of Township Road 570 east to Range Road 130, south to Township Road 561, west of Range Road 110.FireMay 19, 2023
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For 1st time, poor air quality triggers Edmonton extreme weather responseThe response is activated when the city experiences three consecutive days of an Air Quality Health Index score of seven or higher. Edmonton facilities offer a respite from smoke.FireMay 18, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for ValleyviewAn evacuation order was issued for the Town of Valleyview, the northern Alberta home to about 2,000 people, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 15.FireMay 15, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Chipewyan LakeAn evacuation order was issued Sunday night for Chipewyan Lake, a small community in northern Alberta, because of a wildfire.CanadaMay 15, 2023
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2 weeks and a heat dome later: Where does Alberta wildfire situation stand?It's been two weeks since out-of-control wildfires began forcing evacuation orders in parts of Alberta and the situation remains critical.CanadaMay 14, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order expanded for Little Smoky, Fox CreekAnyone that's still in the area of Fox Creek to the Hamlet of Little Smoky and all areas immediately surrounding those communities must leave by noon Friday.FireMay 12, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Where and how are Canadian Armed Forces deployed?Troops from 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and 1 Combat Engineer Regiment are moving out to establish bases of operations in the province.CanadaMay 11, 2023
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