Regional Fire Chief - Wood Buffalo

09/12/2024

07/17/2024

Hot and dry conditions can cause intense wildfire activity. This week, wildfires may start and grow quickly. Be prepared! Download the AB Wildfire Status app to stay informed:

Apple: https://apple.co/3dtvYjM
Android: https://bit.ly/3cHd1LC

07/05/2024

As the Fort McMurray Fire Department celebrates this noteworthy anniversary, it is my honour to offer a few words to acknowledge the dedicated and brave people who built and shaped the department’s history.

05/20/2024

May 19–25th is Paramedic Services Week!

As we celebrate Paramedic Services Week, let’s recognize the tireless dedication of our paramedics.

Everyday they are on the front lines, providing life-saving care in our communities.

05/20/2024

Firefighters and heavy equipment operators have been able to take advantage of the recent rain to make excellent progress on containing wildfire MWF017, south of Fort McMurray. We are happy to share that this wildfire is now being held. This means that given current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries. For more information on this wildfire: https://srd.web.alberta.ca/fort-mcmurray-area-update

05/18/2024

May 18: Update on evacuation order. Regional Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management, Mayor Bowman and Alberta Wildfire will provide an update on the...

05/18/2024

10a.m. live update with Director of Emergency Management, Chief Jody Butz, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Mayor Sandy Bowman, and Alberta Wildfire information Officer, Josee St-Onge, will be shared on our Facebook and YouTube shortly after 10a.m. Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PXuyDhoJuY

05/15/2024

The City of Edmonton has responded to a request for assistance from the Alberta Emergency Management Agency to support a wildfire evacuation in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Beginning May 14 at 9 p.m., the City of Edmonton will accept evacuees. The reception centre will be located at the Clareview Community Recreation Centre at 3804 139 Avenue.

The reception centre will provide all immediate needs for evacuees including clothing, health care, mental health supports and pet care. The Red Cross will be on site to arrange lodging. Evacuees can bring their pets, and are encouraged to not leave animals in vehicles.

Edmontonians are asked not to bring donations of any kind to the reception centre. Donations and volunteers are not needed at this time.

Read more https://conta.cc/3UKAVua

05/15/2024

04/22/2024

UPDATE: Wildfire MWF012 is classified as being held as of April 22, 2024. Being held means that given current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries.
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We are currently responding to a number of new wildfires across the province. Most notably, Wildfire MWF012 was discovered in the Fort McMurray forest area yesterday. This wildfire is located approximately 4.5 km east of Saprae Creek Estates and is currently classified as out of control at 67 hectares in size. Find more information on MWF012 here: https://srd.web.alberta.ca/fort-mcmurray-area-update. To view the wildfire status across the province, visit our wildfire status dashboard: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status