Grande Prairie Fire Department

🔥 The Fire Advisory for Grande Prairie has been lifted following recent rain and cooler temperatures. Fire danger is now low, but residents are reminded to follow all burning guidelines and stay fire smart.

Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/hOX950ZiJnm

Or visit cityofgp.com/firebans

📣 The fire restriction has been downgraded to a fire advisory for Grande Prairie🔥

As of 3 p.m. on Friday, June 5, the City of Grande Prairie, including annexed rural areas, has downgraded it’s fire restriction to a fire advisory.

🚫 The following activities remain prohibited:
- Open burning of any kind.
- Burn barrels.
- Fireworks not permitted without written authorization.

Propane and natural gas BBQs/firepits/appliances, residential fire pits with a spark arrestor/screen, smudge fires, safe wood campfires on public lands, and wood pellet smokers/BBQs are now permitted.

See more details in our latest media release here: https://ow.ly/c62j50Z8g5q

Or visit cityofgp.com/firebans

Most fires caused by discarded smoking materials start outdoors, where there is no smoke alarm or early warning. 🚬🔥

A cigarette thrown into dry grass, mulch, planters or near buildings can smolder unnoticed before flames spread through decks, siding, soffits and attic spaces.

By the time fire is visible, it may already be spreading to neighboring homes and properties.
Dry conditions mean fires can start fast and spread even faster.

Dispose of smoking materials properly every time:
• Use a metal or ceramic container.
• Add sand or water.
• Never use planters, lawns or mulch beds as ashtrays.
• Never throw ci******es out vehicle windows.

Continuing our Camp F.I.R.E. recap. 🚒

Day 2 focused on Fireground Fundamentals, sponsored by the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16.

Working alongside instructors, campers moved through hands-on stations, practising rappelling and lowering, working through firefighter survival skills, and taking part in EMS training, including a CPR station and an ambulance tour. 🚑

Campers also learned forcible entry, hose advancement and search and rescue, with an overview of the physical fitness test to round out the day. 👩‍🚒

Thank you to our sponsors who make Camp F.I.R.E possible.

Lunch was provided by Firehouse Subs Canada. Coffee and snacks were provided by Safeway, Supplement World and Windsor Ford.