Logging camp in the Peace River Valley, 1979.
From the collection of the Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre
PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA / WILDFIRE SITUATION
There are currently no active wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area. Since January 1, there has been one wildfire in the Peace River Forest Area, which burned approximately 0.02 hectares.
Wildfires can start in colder conditions. Dead and dry vegetation is extremely flammable.
Fires that aren't extinguished properly in the winter can smoulder underground for months and re-emerge as wildfires in the spring when the conditions are right. We ask Albertans to follow safe burning practices year round.
An outdoor recreationist builds a cooking campfire safely away from dry vegetation during Alberta's winter months.
LOCATIONS | View wildfires on our interactive map by following the active wildfire link.
Alberta Wildfire is currently hiring seasonal wildfire support positions for 2025 including:
Wildfire Dispatcher
The wildfire dispatcher takes appropriate actions to move, place, or direct wildfire resources with direction from a duty officer. Working with a variety of communication equipment, the wildfire dispatcher provides the communication links between the area duty room, aircraft, lookouts, and crews working in the field.
Apply to be a wildfire dispatcher here.
Wildfire Logistics Assistant
The logistics assistant coordinates personnel, hires equipment, ground transport, rentals, fuel, communications, accommodations, and meals and commissary as directed by the logistics coordinator and the duty officer.
Apply to be a wildfire logistics assistant
here.
Wildfire Data Entry
The wildfire data entry worker supports administration. Their primary role is the accurate, consistent and timely entry of information into various wildfire databases.
Apply to work in wildfire data entry
here.
Seasonal Alberta Wildfire positions are typically 3-6 months, anticipated between March 1st and October 31st.
To learn more about career opportunities with Alberta Wildfire, visit our recruitment website
here.
CONTACT:
Tannis McNabb
Information Coordinator
Peace River Forest Area
780-617-4851
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