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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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Alberta electric utility wildfire risk management : best management practices 2024

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This document is intended to provide a high-level guide for utility companies to actively manage wildfire risk. It lays out a systemized management approach to establishing the fundamental... More ≫

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This document is intended to provide a high-level guide for utility companies to actively manage wildfire risk. It lays out a systemized management approach to establishing the fundamental components of a risk management program or Wildfire Risk Management Plan.

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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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Directive : impacts of wildfire burned areas on annual allowable cuts

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This directive outlines the updated requirements for incorporating wildfire impacts into Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) determination, either in support of forest management plan development or during... More ≫

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This directive outlines the updated requirements for incorporating wildfire impacts into Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) determination, either in support of forest management plan development or during AAC impact assessments required following wildfire events. This Directive replaces those portions of the Alberta Forest Management Planning Standard, Annex 1, Appendix B not already superseded by Directives 2007-01 (Fire Salvage Planning and Operations) and 2014-01 (Assessing Damage from Disturbance to Regenerating Forest Stands in Cutblock Openings and Recovering Productivity).

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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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