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Tip sheet : fire and life safety for older adults and seniors : a few minutes of preparation can save your life

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The fire safety tip sheet provides tips on smoke alarms, kitchen safety, medical oxygen, heating and more for older adults, seniors and their caregivers.

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Fire and life safety checklist for caregivers : ensure the safety and well-being of older adults and seniors

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The fire safety checklist provides information for caregivers to ensure the safety and well-being of older adults and seniors.

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FireSmart™ begins at home guide

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. By extending our lifestyles and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. Living... More ≫

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Wildfires are a natural part of Alberta's wildland ecosystems. 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. 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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Authorization of FireSmart activities on public land

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The FireSmart program provides information and tools to Albertans to increase resilience to wildfires. This information sheet clarifies the authority(s) for proponents conducting FireSmart... More ≫

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The FireSmart program provides information and tools to Albertans to increase resilience to wildfires. This information sheet clarifies the authority(s) for proponents conducting FireSmart activities under the Public Lands Act as regulated by Alberta Environment and Parks and the Alberta Energy Regulator in conjunction with professional advice provided by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

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FireSmart homeowner's manual : FireSmart begins at home

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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 choosing to extend 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 manual will reduce the risk of wildfire to your home and neighbourhood and help firefighters to defend your home.

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Alberta wildland / urban interface fires : a guide for municipal directors of emergency management and consequence management officers

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Provides an overview of how the Government of Alberta manages wildland urban interface fires from the aspects of prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The wildland urban... More ≫

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Provides an overview of how the Government of Alberta manages wildland urban interface fires from the aspects of prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The wildland urban interface is the area where industrial, agricultural, or residential development overlaps wildland areas. Includes a sample template for developing a community wildfire preparedness guide.

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Farm safety planning

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A farm safety plan is a hard copy document of policies, procedures, rules, diagrams, maps and contact information for anyone working on a farm. It is also an agreed and communicated way of doing... More ≫

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A farm safety plan is a hard copy document of policies, procedures, rules, diagrams, maps and contact information for anyone working on a farm. It is also an agreed and communicated way of doing things which create a safe and productive environment for those working and living on a farm.

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