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California Praises Alberta Firefighters as Crews Return Home
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California Praises Alberta Firefighters as Crews Return Home

Feb 4, 2025 | 6:27pm
Alberta Wildland Firefighters Return Home After Battling California Blazes A team of Alberta wildland firefighters have returned home after a two-week deployment helping fight California’s devastating wildfires. The 42 firefighters, including one from Fort McMurray, arrived back in Canada over the weekend and are now on well-deserved rest. During their deployment, the Alberta crews worked […]
Fort McMurray Firefighter Among Alberta Team Heading to Aid California Wildfires

Fort McMurray Firefighter Among Alberta Team Heading to Aid California Wildfires

Jan 13, 2025 | 5:38pm
A Fort McMurray firefighter is among 40 personnel from Alberta heading to California to assist in battling devastating wildfires near Los Angeles. The team departed from Edmonton yesterday and is expected to arrive in the fire-stricken region shortly. The wildfire, fueled by gale-force winds, has scorched over 150 square kilometres, destroyed more than 12,000 structures, […]
Province increases supports for families of wildland firefighters

Province increases supports for families of wildland firefighters

May 7, 2024 | 5:31pm
Alberta is adding Wildland firefighters to the list of responders eligible for the Alberta Heros’ Fund. Since 2020, the Alberta Heros’ Fund has provided $100,000 to the families of first responders whose lives are lost in the line of duty. With this change, Heroes’ Fund payments now extend to workers who fight, suppress, or extinguish […]

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