Lake Louise Fire Rescue retweeted
🌧️After some much needed rain, the fire ban in @BanffNP has been lifted.
Campfires are once again permitted within Parks Canada metal fire rings within campgrounds and day-use areas and must be maintained in-person at all times
A fire ban is in place for Banff, Yoho & Kootenay Parks.
The fire ban applies to all areas of these parks, incl day use, front & backcountry campgrounds.
If you see any wildfires, illegal campfires, or suspicious smoke, report to Banff Dispatch at 403-762-4506 or, call 911
⚠❗Fire danger in @BanffNP is EXTREME❗⚠
With the recent and ongoing hot temperatures across our service area, make sure you enjoy your visit responsibly and follow all restrictions and guidelines.
Report all fires & suspicious smoke to 9-1-1 or 403-762-1470
Thankful for all our #MutualAid partners across the region on todays serious incident.
More than 50 first-responders on-scene working together for the best outcome.
@GoldenBCFireRes @Banfffire @alpineheli @STARSambulance @ParksCanada @GoldenRCMP @BC_EHS @BanffNP @YohoNP
#LakeLouise firefighters were proud to participate in todays inter-agency exercise with our Bow Valley #MutualAid partners.
Canada Task Force 2 along with response partners from around the region supported the Town of Canmore with a large-scale wildfire exercise including mock evacuations and the deployment of structural protection units today. Thank you to @CanmoreFireRes and @TownofCanmore
Lake Louise Fire Rescue retweeted
#TheFireChiefsAsk you to make a home emergency plan. Identify escape routes & meeting places, plan for children, pets, health issues, and have your emergency contact. getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/plns/p… #SafetyBeginsWithYou #EPWeek2022
Lake Louise Fire Rescue retweeted
@CdnFireChiefs #TheFireChiefsAsk you to make your home's basement spring-flood ready. Have a working sump pump, seal your windows & doors, install flood shields, and unclog basement drains. Video: bit.ly/3xbs0rJ #SafetyBeginsWithYou #EPWeek2022
❄️Snow is Falling❄️
A spring snowfall is happening in our service area today with accumulation of 10-15cm.
Remember to slow down, drive to conditions and move over for emergency vehicles.
#snowfall #slowdown #ArriveAlive
@511Alberta @global_leslie @DriveBC
Sunday was another reminder of how fortunate we are to have such passionate and capable #mutualaid partners with #BanffEMS & @STARSambulance.
If you haven't already, please support the STARS fundraising lottery:
ab.starslottery.ca/
#WeAreALLStars
Photo: IG @captain025
Slow down on Hwy 1 in both directions through Banff and Yoho National Parks. LLFD is on scene of a single vehicle MVC in the WB lanes of Hwy 1 just west of the BC/AB boundary. Drive with caution please, the roads are slippery and slidey!
@511Alberta
Our new Engine is here!
Engine 64-02 is a Rosenbauer MP3 with all the latest in Firefighting and Highway Rescue capabilities.
We're grateful for our municipality, Improvement District 9 & the Province of Alberta for funding the purchase of new Engine 64-02.
#service #fireturck
Lake Louise Fire Rescue retweeted
We extend our most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Castor, Alberta Fire Fighter who passed away yesterday evening while serving his community. Thoughts of strength are with all the responders involved, please take care of each other.
Highway 1, eastbound is CLOSED 3km east of Field (bottom of Field Hill) due to a MVC.
Westbound is unaffected at this time.
#YohoNationalPark #DriveBC
@DriveBC @511Alberta
Westbound traffic is currently being held at the top of Field Hill (brake check) to allow safety for vehicle recovery operations.
@DriveBC @511Alberta
We’re excited to welcome this new apparatus to our fleet in the coming week (call-sign Engine-02)
#lakelouise #llfd #engine #rosenbauer
Congratulations to the @LLFireRescue who will soon have a new pumper! Thank you for choosing Rosenbauer!
- Freightliner M2-106 Chassis
- FX Body
- Rosenbauer N55 Pump
- 1250 GPM
- 900 Gallon Water Tank
- 30 Gallon Foam Tank
Dealer: @RMPfire
Highway 1 Eastbound is closed at the AB/BC boundary due to a multi-vehicle MVC just inside Alberta.
Please slow down, take your time and drive safely.
@DriveBC @511Alberta
Eastbound Hwy 1 traffic is being stopped approx 1 KM east of #field at the brake check
ETO 2300 (MST) with moderate confidence
@DriveBC
@511Alberta
Hwy 1 westbound, just west of the AB/BC boundary is closed due to a multi-vehicle collision.
We expect the westbound lanes to to be closed for at least 2 hours.
@DriveBC
@511Alberta
❄️Drive with Caution⚠️
Skiers! Take it easy on Hwy 1 both East & Westbound from Castle Junction. Conditions are icy & slick. Save your speed for the slopes. Drive slowly & safely please.
#drivesafe
#slick
@global_leslie
@660newstraffic
@1065MountainFM
@511Alberta