Wildfire season is from March 1 - October 31. Fire permits are required for all burning, with the exception of a campfire in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta during wildfire season.
We urge everyone who conducted burning projects this winter to return and ensure the piles are fully extinguished. Scan the ashes by looking, smelling and carefully feeling with your bare hand for any signs of smoke or heat.
We're hiring wildland firefighters and other wildfire support positions. Join us on April 19 at Parkland Composite High School to learn about the various positions we have to offer!
EDSON FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE
The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area is now MODERATE due to dry vegetation, less snow coverage and very little precipitation. Dry grass can catch easily and burn quickly. Always keep watch of your surroundings and avoid work that can cause friction, hot exhaust or spark near dry vegetation.
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 11 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning a total of 3.44 ha.
Wildfires occasionally happen during winter conditions, be aware of your surroundings and ensure you always have sufficient firefighting equipment in case your fire escapes.
Visit our website and click on the interactive map to view active wildfires and their stats on the wildfire dashboard.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since January 1, 2023 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 84 wildfires burning a total 187.97 ha.
WE'RE HIRING WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS!
To learn more, click on the link. This job opportunity will be available until April 25. https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/job-invite/41682/
Alberta Forestry will be at the PCHS Career Fair on Wed, April 19. The fair is open to members of the public from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us and learn about the various positions we have to offer!
EDSON TRADE SHOW - APRIL 28 & 29
Join us at the Edson Trade Show next Friday April 28 from noon until 8 p.m. and Saturday April 29 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Take the opportunity to chat with both wildfire and forestry professionals, learn some great wildfire prevention tips and take home your own seedling to celebrate AB Forest Week!
WILDFIRE INFORMATION SURVEY
Alberta Wildfire is looking for your input! We want to know what information is important to you and how we can best deliver it. Please take the time to fill out this short survey regarding how you receive wildfire information to help ensure we are delivering the information that matters to Albertans.
Link to survey: https://your.alberta.ca/wildfire-information-survey/survey_tools/alberta-wildfire-information.
BEFORE YOUR BURN IT, GET YOUR PERMIT
Fire season officially started March 1 and all existing burns must have a valid a fire permit, with the exception of a campfire, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.
If you're burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire will be considered a wildfire. Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape and help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to reported smoke.
To request your free fire permit, contact the local forest area: (780) 723-8527 or you can request your permit using the online fire permit portal.
We ask that you plan ahead, there may be delays for a forest officer to visit your site. For more information regarding fire permits, you can view our video by clicking here.
WILDFIRE PREVENTION TIPS
Albertans are always asked to use caution when working or recreating in the outdoors:
- Before you burn it, get your fire permit. Fire permits in Alberta.
- Clear debris from hot spots on your off-highway vehicle.
- Ensure your campfire is out - soak it, stir it, soak it again.
- Before you head out this weekend, check out the albertafirebans.ca website or download the app to stay informed.
ALBERTA WILDFIRE INFORMATION
- Subscribe to the Edson Forest Area wildfire update to receive an email when new information is posted.
- Download the Alberta Wildfire App for Apple and Android device.
- Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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