Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility. FireSmart uses preventative measures to reduce wildfire threat to Albertans & communities.
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Your community could be one of them. Apply today to help protect your community from the effects of climate change. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2025. lnkd.in/gAhRqPEF
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
🚨 Breaking news! Our Adaptation in Action Program is now accepting proposals!
We are looking for projects that advance climate adaptation in #Alberta, #Saskatchewan & #Manitoba.
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
@FRIAA_AB Request for Expressions of Interest for our FRIAA FireSmart Program (Planning, Public Education, Interagency...), closing Feb 20/24. Details: friaa.ab.ca/uncategorized/fr…
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
We’re excited to award Wildfire Prevention Grants of up to $15,000 to Canadian organizations for a second year. Last year’s recipients are great examples of how these funds can help build wildfire resilience in communities across the country.
Learn more: bit.ly/3N6LLbf
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Congrats to the winners of the first annual Lynn Orstad Award, Erin Robinson, Deanne Suddaby, and Brittany Seibert. Recipients are women who embody Lynn’s leadership, hard work and passion for better wildfire risk management in BC.
Learn about them at firesmartbc.ca/lynnorstadawa…
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Firefighters from Little Buffalo are pruning and thinning vegetation to reduce the wildfire risk to their community. Learn more by following @FireSmartAB.
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) is one of the most critical aspects of #wildfire mitigation and includes the area starting from the edge of the exterior walls to a distance of 5 feet from the building. Make sure there is nothing combustible in this area. 🙅
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Supporting wildfire prevention is one way we are helping to build a safer, more sustainable future for our communities. We are awarding six grants of up to $15,000 each to help Canadian communities increase their resilience to wildfires. Apply today wawanesa.com/wildfire-grants
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
We have partnered with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction @ICLRCanada to offer grants of up to $15,000 to help communities increase their resilience to wildfires. Applications are now open, visit wawanesa.com/wildfire-grants to learn more.
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Wildfire is a complex peril & no home can be considered wildfire-proof. Yet when homeowners perform all actions required in Wildfire Prepared Home, which have been proven by #science to improve #wildfire #resilience, their risk can be meaningfully reduced. wildfireprepared.org/
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Canmore Fire Rescue is hosting a Wildland Urban Interface Course Sept 23-25 2022. See below for prerequisites and how to apply. @ClearwaterRFRS @CanmoreFireRes @AlbertaWildfire @FireSmartAB afca.ca/training/item/1184-o…
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
#DYK applying #FireSmart principles to your deck can help protect your home from wildfire? Avoid storing anything under your deck and keep it clear of debris or firewood. Aim for a 1.5 metre combustible-free zone around your home. Follow @FireSmartAB for more tips.
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
A fire ban is now in effect for the southern part of the Calgary Forest Area, due to hot and dry conditions. The rest of the forest area and part of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area are under a fire restriction. For more information check albertafirebans.ca. #ABWildfire
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
A fire restriction is now in place for the Calgary Forest Area and part of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. Wood campfires on public land are prohibited. Visit albertafirebans.ca for more information.
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Hot and dry weather has led to an increase in fire activity across the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Our crews are working hard to keep you safe! Please do your part and help prevent wildfires by always extinguishing your campfire when you are done. #ABWildfire
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Check out July's issue of The Ember. Find out how to register for our upcoming webinar on wildfires and climate change with @mikeflannigan. Catch up on season two of Good Fire and get a pulse on the wildfire season.
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
This Week at the IBHS Research Center: We continued our structure separation experiments in partnership with @NIST and @forestservice. @NISTPublicSafeT
Learn more about our #wildfire #research at ibhs.org/risk-research/wildf….
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
@FRIAA_AB is pleased to announce a Request for Expressions of Interest for our FRIAA FireSmart Program, closing September 12. Details: friaa.ab.ca/current-funding-…
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
#ABWildfire staff in the Whitecourt Forest Area are taking part in community events and encouraging residents to learn more about #FireSmart. Applying FireSmart concepts to your property can make it more resilient to wildfire. Get in touch with @FireSmartAB to learn more!
FireSmart Alberta retweeted
Last week we heard from Michael Flynn from @FireSmartAB who shared ways to be proactive and preventative in and around your property and how to get involved.
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