Alberta Firefighters

• Fort McMurray wildfire now classified as under control

  Alberta Wildfire said in an update on Tuesday morning that the Fort McMurray wildfire is now under control.

  Fire

  May 28, 2024
  
• Does Alberta have a wildland firefighter ‘retention problem?’

  The wildland firefighters' union says Alberta has a retention problem. A firefighter points to 'absurdly short contract lengths,' having to reapply each year and inexperience.

  Canada

  May 23, 2024
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Emergency reservist program receives ‘a lot of inquiries’

  'We have introduced a program this year for people to become a wildfire reservist and we have been receiving a lot of inquiries -- people who are eager to help.'

  Canada

  May 13, 2024
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• Alberta declares early start to wildfire season due to warm and dry weather

  The UCP's 2024 budget will include funding to hire 100 new firefighters, which will result in five additional 20-person crews, the province said.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2024
• 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.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2024
• 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 risk

  Education

  Jun 23, 2023
• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order expanded again near Shiningbank Lake

  The 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.

  Fire

  May 19, 2023
• For 1st time, poor air quality triggers Edmonton extreme weather response

  The 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.

  Fire

  May 18, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Valleyview

  An 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.

  Fire

  May 15, 2023
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• Alberta wildfires: Evacuation order issued for Chipewyan Lake

  An evacuation order was issued Sunday night for Chipewyan Lake, a small community in northern Alberta, because of a wildfire.

  Canada

  May 15, 2023