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Wildfire (and other threat) insurance moratoria guideline

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Provides guidance on the provision of property and automobile insurance when property and automobiles are exposed to an elevated environmental threat.

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Pilot handbook

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The handbook provides companies and pilots working for Alberta Wildfire with insight into how the program conducts business, including basic information on policies, procedures, and the Incident... More ≫

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The handbook provides companies and pilots working for Alberta Wildfire with insight into how the program conducts business, including basic information on policies, procedures, and the Incident Command System.

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Alberta wildfire payment directive

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This directive establishes payment rates for emergency hire personnel not covered under contracts or wages, and fireline equipment not covered by the Alberta Road Builders & Heavy Construction... More ≫

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This directive establishes payment rates for emergency hire personnel not covered under contracts or wages, and fireline equipment not covered by the Alberta Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association Equipment Rental Rates Guide.

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Wildfire status : explaining the stages of wildfire management

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Explains the stages of wildfire management used by Alberta Wildfire and associated terminology.

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Annual fire weather report

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Each annual report summarizes the fire season from a synoptic weather perspective, highlighting the weather conditions that lead up to extreme fire danger. Changes to the weather section and new... More ≫

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Each annual report summarizes the fire season from a synoptic weather perspective, highlighting the weather conditions that lead up to extreme fire danger. Changes to the weather section and new instruments being implemented are also covered. The reports are produced by meteorologists from the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre.

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Alberta wildfire’s seasonal statistics

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Provides Alberta wildfire season statistics.

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FireSmart™ begins at home guide

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. Without wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of... More ≫

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. Without wildfire, the landscape loses its diversity. Wildfires recycle nutrients, help plants reproduce and create a mosaic of vegetation that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife. By extending our lifestyles and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. Living where wildfires can occur puts your home at risk, but it is possible to live safely with this natural event. The recommendations in this guide will reduce the risk of wildfire to your home and neighbourhood and help firefighters to defend your home.

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Fire weather index legend

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Codes and indices that are indicators of the dryness of the forest fuels and give relative measure of the burning conditions that can be expected for a "standard" fuel type. Each code is given a... More ≫

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Codes and indices that are indicators of the dryness of the forest fuels and give relative measure of the burning conditions that can be expected for a "standard" fuel type. Each code is given a hazard rating from "Low" to "Extreme".

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Alberta wildfire weather terminology

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Describes how to interpret a fire forecast map. This includes describing map features and symbols.

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Wildfire predictive services seasonal outlook

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The Wildfire Predictive Services Seasonal Outlook is a general discussion of conditions that will affect wildfire occurrence.

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