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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7 Nov 2024
#Alberta, applications are now open for @FireSmartCanada #WildfirePrepDay
Enter for your chance to receive a $500 award & event kit to plan & host your own #FireSmart event!
Visit bit.ly/3UBax4O for all the details!
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16 Oct 2024
Apply today!
16 Oct 2024
In partnership with @FireSmartCanada and @ICLRCanada, we’re offering Community Wildfire Prevention Grants of up to $15,000 to help communities across the country reduce the risk of loss from wildfires.
Applications are now open. Learn more: bit.ly/4f4u7QT
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19 Sep 2024
Congratulations to the Paradise Valley Fire Dept for winning the @FireSmartCanada Prep Day Photo Contest for July/August! 📷🎉
Applications for #WildfirePrepDay 2025 will open on Nov 1. More info: bit.ly/3UBax4O
#WildfireResilience #firesmartalberta #alberta #FireSmart
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9 Sep 2024
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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5 Sep 2024
#FireSmart works best when people work together! How true is that? Let’s make it a reality in #Alberta. Discover how you can get involved & start your neighbourhood’s FireSmart journey today. Learn more: firesmartalberta.ca/neighbou…
#Alberta #Wildfire #Resilience #Neighbourhood
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22 Jul 2024
As #Alberta faces another challenging wildfire season, remember: #FireSmart Begins @ Home. Assess your home's wildfire risks & take proactive steps to enhance resilience. Start today w/ the FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Self-Assessment: bit.ly/3YeHKHT #FireSmartAlberta
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2 Apr 2024
Stay up to date on province-wide FireSmart info, receive home FireSmart tips, and stay informed about upcoming events throughout Alberta.
Sign up for our FireSmart Alberta newsletter today!
firesmartalberta.ca/ #FireSmart #FireSmartAlberta #community #resilience #alberta
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15 Feb 2024
🌟 Big news from @FireSmartAlberta! 🚀 We've launched our new website: firesmartalberta.ca Dive into an easy-to-navigate site filled with #FireSmart tips, resources for leaders, & workshop details. Let's make #Alberta wildfire-resilient together! 🌲🔥
Visit now!
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
6 Dec 2023
🚨 Breaking news! Our Adaptation in Action Program is now accepting proposals!
We are looking for projects that advance climate adaptation in #Alberta, #Saskatchewan & #Manitoba.
➡️ Find out more: bit.ly/482L4HL ⬅️
#ClimateAdaptation #Prairies
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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…
@FireSmartAB @FireSmartCanada @AlbertaAg @RuralMA @ABmunis @AFCA2012
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
29 Nov 2023
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
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2 Nov 2023
To learn more about this opportunity and how to apply, please visit: ow.ly/umIU50Q2Q54
1 Nov 2023
Canada has been affected by a record-setting number of wildfires this year. We are offering 10 grants of up to $15,000 each to help communities improve their resilience.
Applications are now open. Learn more at: ow.ly/zBqR50Q2Qgy
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FireSmart Alberta retweeted
26 May 2023
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…
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1 Jun 2023
Download our new Last-Minute Wildfire Checklist for helpful information on how to prepare for an evacuation. There are simple things you can do to reduce your risk! firesmartalberta.ca/
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5 May 2023
Download the new FireSmart Begins at Home Guide from firesmartalberta.ca #FireSmartAlberta #ABWildfire #wildfireresilience
Helpful tips in the comments!
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5 May 2023
3. Use a rake to pull out as much dry and cured grass as possible within the first 10 m of your home. Mowing can generate sparks and embers. Under these conditions, we can't afford that option right now.
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5 May 2023
FireSmart Alberta has recently released the new FireSmart Begins at Home Guide! It’s full of helpful tips to reduce wildfire risk on your property and increase your resilience. Download now, or message us for a printed copy! bit.ly/3AUg26B
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