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Weather stations 2024

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This map of Alberta indicates the location of weather stations in the province. It includes locations of wildfire lookouts, lightning sensors, automatic stations and other agency's weather... More ≫

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This map of Alberta indicates the location of weather stations in the province. It includes locations of wildfire lookouts, lightning sensors, automatic stations and other agency's weather stations. The map also shows weather forecast zone boundaries.

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Historical wildfire data : 2006 to 2023

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Dataset including information on wildfires in the province of Alberta from 2006 to 2023, inclusive. Information tracked for each fire includes: cause, size, location (latitude and longitude, legal... More ≫

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Dataset including information on wildfires in the province of Alberta from 2006 to 2023, inclusive. Information tracked for each fire includes: cause, size, location (latitude and longitude, legal land description, and forest area), time and duration, weather conditions, staffing and physical resources used to suppress the fire, and area burned.

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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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Red flag : the adoption of the Red Flag Watch and Red Flag Warning nomenclature in AWCC fire weather forecasts

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Fact sheet explaining the adoption of the Red Flag Watch and Red Flag Warning into fire weather forecasts from the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre. The Red Flag concept, established by the... More ≫

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Fact sheet explaining the adoption of the Red Flag Watch and Red Flag Warning into fire weather forecasts from the Alberta Wildfire Coordination Centre. The Red Flag concept, established by the National Weather Service in the United States, is intended to provide situational awareness messaging for wildfire personnel and the public that a hazardous fire environment is developing and reinforce the need for heightened vigilance.

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Weather stations 2022

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Map of Alberta indicating the location of weather stations in the province. Includes locations of wildfire lookouts, lightning sensors, automatic stations, PM contacts, other agency's weather... More ≫

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Map of Alberta indicating the location of weather stations in the province. Includes locations of wildfire lookouts, lightning sensors, automatic stations, PM contacts, other agency's weather stations, and weather forecast zone boundaries.

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Spring 2019 wildfire review : final report

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry commissioned an independent review of its Wildfire Management Branch and the extraordinary wildfire activity the organization faced in 2019. The review focused on... More ≫

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry commissioned an independent review of its Wildfire Management Branch and the extraordinary wildfire activity the organization faced in 2019. The review focused on the operational aspects of the 2019 response to the spring wildfires, the impact on and perspectives of residents, partners and stakeholders; and an evaluation of the Wildfire Management program in its entirety including the connection of the 2019 experience to past fire seasons and reviews. The final report includes a number of recommendations and opportunities for improvement. Also included in this record is a four-page document outlining next steps to be taken by Agriculture and Forestry in response to the recommendations in the report.

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Farm and acreage : a guide to reducing the risk from wildfire [2020]

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Provides information for farmers and residents on acreages to assist in reducing the risk from wildfire. Topics covered include: fire permits, safe use of burn barrels and burning of grass,... More ≫

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Provides information for farmers and residents on acreages to assist in reducing the risk from wildfire. Topics covered include: fire permits, safe use of burn barrels and burning of grass, stubble, piles and windrows, building a FireSmart home, preventing wildfires caused by off-highway vehicles, fall and winter wildfire prevention, farm, ranch, and woodlot practices for wildfire prevention, evacuation planning, and wildfire insurance.

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COVID-19 response : Alberta Wildfire

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This fact sheet is a summary of Alberta Wildfire’s COVID-19 response plan, which has been designed to work both proactively to prevent infection among staff, and to respond to potential staff... More ≫

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This fact sheet is a summary of Alberta Wildfire’s COVID-19 response plan, which has been designed to work both proactively to prevent infection among staff, and to respond to potential staff shortages due to illness.

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Historical wildfire data : 1996 to 2005

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Dataset including information on wildfires in the province of Alberta from 1996 to 2005, inclusive. Information tracked for each fire includes: cause, size, location (latitude and longitude, legal... More ≫

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Dataset including information on wildfires in the province of Alberta from 1996 to 2005, inclusive. Information tracked for each fire includes: cause, size, location (latitude and longitude, legal land description, and forest area), time and duration, weather conditions, staffing and physical resources used to suppress the fire, and area burned.

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Forest areas of Alberta

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Map of Alberta indicating the boundaries of the 10 forest areas in the province. Includes locations of area fire centres, primary and secondary fire bases, wildfire lookouts, primary and secondary... More ≫

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Map of Alberta indicating the boundaries of the 10 forest areas in the province. Includes locations of area fire centres, primary and secondary fire bases, wildfire lookouts, primary and secondary airtanker bases in each forest area.

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