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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 safety : prevention and tips

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This tip sheet provides information and guidance to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and plan for fire safety in their home. Includes a plain-language version.

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Fire statistics reporting manual

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The Fire Statistics Information System (FSIS) at the Fire Commissioner’s Office of Alberta Municipal Affairs provides a common set of definitions and terminology for reporting fire incident and... More ≫

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The Fire Statistics Information System (FSIS) at the Fire Commissioner’s Office of Alberta Municipal Affairs provides a common set of definitions and terminology for reporting fire incident and other fire protection data, together with a method for systematic data collection, quality control, processing, analysis, and the dissemination of fire statistics in a variety of formats to serve both internal and external client needs. Such a system forms the basis of a dependable body of facts essential for a knowledgeable and economical reduction in both the frequency and severity of fires in the province. Its usefulness extends beyond municipal and provincial to the national level, since it is based on a standard reporting format adopted across Canada. The Fire Statistics Reporting Manual of the Alberta Fire Commissioner's Office contains information, instructions, definitions of variables and categories within variables with corresponding codes, which can be used to input fire incident...

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On scene

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Quarterly newsletter produced by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency of Alberta Municipal Affairs to update and inform partners in fire and emergency management in Alberta.

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Fire news

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Quarterly newsletter produced by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency of Alberta Municipal Affairs to update and inform fire service and other emergency response professionals.

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Alberta fire news

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Quarterly newsletter produced by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency of Alberta Municipal Affairs to update and inform fire service and other emergency response professionals.

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Fire : compost and organic matter

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Fire is a serious concern at anytime and anywhere. Some fires can start in compost and may cause the loss of property or lives. Fires are more common at composting facilities than most realize.

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