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Exploding targets

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Since 2017, the use of exploding targets within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws... More ≫

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Since 2017, the use of exploding targets within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing exploding targets, looks at types of exploding targets, explains how to request permission to use exploding targets, and outlines the enforcement methods used to monitor the proper use of exploding targets.

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Fireworks

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Since 2017, the use of fireworks within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing... More ≫

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Since 2017, the use of fireworks within the forest protection area of Alberta has been prohibited without written permission from a forest officer. This brochure explains the laws governing fireworks, looks at types of fireworks, explains how to request permission to use fireworks, and outlines the enforcement methods used to monitor the proper use of fireworks in the forest protection area.

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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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Off-highway vehicles : wildfire prevention tips

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about off-highway vehicles and wildfires. Includes information about checking hot spots on OHVs to help prevent potential wildfires.

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Brush piles & windrows : safe burning practices

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Brush piles and windrows are commonly used to burn woody debris from land clearing for agricultural and development purposes. Alberta Wildfire can advise you on how to construct your burn site so... More ≫

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Brush piles and windrows are commonly used to burn woody debris from land clearing for agricultural and development purposes. Alberta Wildfire can advise you on how to construct your burn site so it meets the guidelines for safe burning practices required for your fire permit.

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