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Developing a wildfire preparedness guide

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The purpose of a wildfire preparedness guide is to increase the situational awareness of emergency responders, enabling timely and informed decision-making should they be faced with a wildfire... More ≫

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The purpose of a wildfire preparedness guide is to increase the situational awareness of emergency responders, enabling timely and informed decision-making should they be faced with a wildfire that threatens their community. This manual is a reference for municipal representatives, community leaders, contract planners and government employees for use during the planning, development and updating of wildfire preparedness guide documents; it contains a methodology, an example template, and additional information developed by Alberta Wildfire with input from various partners.

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Burn barrels : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about the practice of burning debris in burn barrels. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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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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Safe campfires : wildfire prevention tips

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about campfires. Includes information about site selection, campfire preparation and how to properly extinguish a campfire.

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Fire permits : safe burning practices

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about fire permits and how to obtain one when planning a burn. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials. More ≫

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Alberta Wildfire safety brochure about fire permits and how to obtain one when planning a burn. Includes information about safe burning practices, as well as allowable and restricted burning materials.

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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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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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FireSmart guidebook for community protection : a guidebook for wildland/urban interface communities

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This guidebook outlines the proactive measures communities can take to reduce the risk.

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Flat Top Complex : wildfire operations documentation report

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The Minister of Sustainable Resource Development created the Flat Top Complex Wildfire Review Committee to assess Alberta's wildfire management program with a focus on the department's response to... More ≫

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The Minister of Sustainable Resource Development created the Flat Top Complex Wildfire Review Committee to assess Alberta's wildfire management program with a focus on the department's response to the wildfires that entered the Town of Slave Lake and nearby communities of Poplar Estates, Canyon Creek, and Widewater in May, 2011. The information in this report was prepared by the Documentation and Technical Support Group and submitted to the Committee to assist them in providing recommendations to the Minister.

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Flat Top Complex : wildfire science documentation report

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The Minister of Sustainable Resource Development created the Flat Top Complex Wildfire Review Committee to assess Alberta's wildfire management program with a focus on the department's response to... More ≫

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The Minister of Sustainable Resource Development created the Flat Top Complex Wildfire Review Committee to assess Alberta's wildfire management program with a focus on the department's response to the wildfires that entered the Town of Slave Lake and nearby communities of Poplar Estates, Canyon Creek, and Widewater in May, 2011. The information in this report was prepared by the Documentation and Technical Support Group and submitted to the Committee to assist them in providing recommendations to the Minister.

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