Edmonton Fire Rescue Services

We're excited to announce the return of our fire station open houses! This year's lineup features eight fire halls, including the brand new Blatchford Station 8 and the recently renovated Highlands Station 7. Find your nearest participating station at edmonton.ca/EFRSOpenHouses.

Jan Reimer Park and the Terwilliger Park Footbridge are temporarily closed today for a prescribed burn. Fire crews and equipment will be on site and you may notice smoke in the area. This carefully controlled fire reduces risk of wildfires. Learn more: edmonton.ca/Wildfires

Jan Reimer Park and the Terwilliger Park Footbridge are temporarily closed today for a prescribed burn. This carefully controlled fire reduces the risk of wildfires. You may notice smoke in the area, but fire crews and equipment will be on site. Learn more edmonton.ca/Wildfires

2/ Learn emergency preparedness tips and take part in interactive activities at this free, family-friendly event for Emergency Preparedness Week. Parking is limited! Plan your trip to the nearby Coliseum LRT Station at edmonton.ca/Transit

1/ Join us Saturday at the @yegexpocentre grounds from 10 am-3 pm as Edmonton’s emergency response community comes together! Thank you @FlyYEG and @TransMtn for sponsoring this year’s event. Learn more: edmonton.ca/GetReadyintheP…

We are joining our @CityofEdmonton and @AlbertaWildfire partners for a prescribed burn at Jan Reimer Park tomorrow, May 8. Please expect smoke and temporary trail closures in the area. These burns reduce wildfire risk and support the ecosystem. Read more: edmonton.ca/WildFires

For #EmergencyPreparednessWeek, we’ve shared information on how to prepare an emergency kit for your home. However, #DYK separate emergency kits are also encouraged for your vehicle, evacuations, and even for your pets? Learn what's needed in each: edmonton.ca/programs_servi…

PSA - City to conduct prescribed burn May 8 ow.ly/lPaX50YW9Ii

A prescribed burn at Jan Reimer Park will occur on May 8, weather permitting. Expect smoke and temporary trail closures in Jan Reimer Park and the Terwillegar Park Footbridge from mid-morning to late afternoon. Learn more edmonton.ca/Wildfires

#EmergencyPreparednessWeek: It is important to be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours during a major emergency. You may have essential items already, but the key is to ensure they are organized & easy to find. Preparing an Emergency Kit: youtube.com/watch?v=2PwGMS…

2/ Thank you @FlyYEG and @TransMtn for sponsoring this year’s event. Visit: edmonton.ca/GetReadyInTheP…

1/ Get Ready in the Park returns to the @yegexpocentre grounds this Saturday! This family-oriented event is held each year during Emergency Preparedness Week. Get behind the wheel of a fire truck and learn how to prepare for emergencies.

#EmergencyPreparednessWeek: By definition, emergencies are unexpected. It is critical to plan ahead and to be ready for anything. Understand the risks in your region, know how to safely escape your home/neighbourhood, and establish how to contact family. youtube.com/watch?v=8ZV4w5…

Throughout #EmergencyPreparednessWeek, we'll be walking through these three steps towards preparedness and sharing tips on how you and your family can always be emergency ready. Until then, please visit edmonton.ca/EmergencyPrepa… for immediate resources and information. 2/2

#EmergencyPreparednessWeek is an initiative that encourages Canadians to take 3 simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies: 1) Know the Risks 2) Make a Plan 3) Get an Emergency Kit Learn about Alberta's regional hazards: getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/rgnl/a… 1/2

As always, we remember the contributions of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting life, property, and the environment. These brave and selfless firefighters will never be forgotten. Today, and always, we thank our firefighters. firefightersday.org 5/5

Today, on International Firefighters' Day, we reflect on the contributions of all professional and volunteer firefighters. We recognize the work that is being done, and remember all of the work that has been done. firefightersday.org 4/5

May 4 is International Firefighters' Day: an opportunity to honour the dedication of professional and volunteer firefighters at home, across the country, and abroad. @EFFU_209 firefightersday.org 1/5