Fort McMurray Firefighters

• WATCH: 1 year later, firefighters recall running towards ‘The Beast’ while thousands fled

  On May 3, 2016, while tens of thousands of people fled Fort McMurray, hundreds went running in to begin to battle the wildfire now known as "The Beast."

  Canada

  May 3, 2017
  
• Fort McMurray names new fire chief with Darby Allen set to retire

  Jody Butz, who has been with Regional Emergency Services since 2001, will begin his role as Fort McMurray fire chief on Feb. 27.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2017
  
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• ‘Guys feel guilty’: emotional demons to slay after Fort McMurray wildfire

  Fire Chief Darby Allen says the emotional toll is hitting home for the crews who worked non-stop for days to beat back the ferocious wildfire that breached the northeastern Alberta city two months ago.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2016
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• Edmonton firefighters return home from Fort McMurray

  The ninth and final deployment of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services firefighters who were sent to help out in Fort McMurray returned home Monday night.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2016
• IN PHOTOS: Fort McMurray residents return home nearly 1 month after wildfire

  Thousands of vehicles streamed into Fort McMurray early Wednesday morning, as residents began returning home. Here's a look at what some residents came home to.

  Environment

  Jun 1, 2016
• Sculptor draws inspiration from Fort McMurray wildfire for firefighter tribute

  Tim Schmalz was hired to create a sculpture honouring Fort McMurray's firefighters two weeks before the wildfire started burning.

  Canada

  May 31, 2016
• ‘Hope tree’ a gift to Fort McMurray from a 6- year-old Edmonton girl

  A little girl's gesture has brought hope to so many who need it. Her "Hope Tree" symbolizes the rebirth of fire ravaged Fort McMurray.

  Environment

  May 26, 2016