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2024 Banff Wildfire Forum
Get Wildfire Ready!
Participate in this three-part event:
- an open house of information booths,
- outdoor demonstrations and
- an evening speaker series.
Learn about Banff's wildfire response plans, FireSmart incentives for property owners, and what people in Banff need to do to get ready for wildfire.
Safe the Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 3 – 8 p.m. Speakers series begins at 6 p.m.
Location: The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre
Banff residents are invited to:
- Watch demonstrations of the roof-top sprinklers available for homeowners
- Watch demonstrations of the "Fire Boss" sprinklers that firefighters deploy at town perimeters and for structure protection, and demonstrations of other wildland equipment and fire response vehicles
- Learn about the wildfire risk in Banff, the Town's prevention measures in and around town, and the changing face of wildfires on the landscape
- Learn about wildfire smoke and health, and air quality monitoring
- Learn about the Town's collaboration with Parks Canada on prevention, preparedness, and emergency response
- Learn about evacuation processes in Banff and what residents need to do to be ready
- Financial support for homeowners – Roof Replacement, Tree Replacement, Roof-top Sprinklers
- Register for free a FireSmart Home Assessment
- Help establish an official FireSmart Neighbourood
- Prepare an Emergency Evacuation Kit for your home (Go Bag)
- Pick up an Evacuation Guide and checklist, and the Shelter-in-place checklist
Who should participate:
- People who live in the Town of Banff and elsewhere in Banff National Park
- Business owners and managers in the Banff townsite and region
- Organizations and Agencies in the Bow Valley involved in Emergency Coordination Centre
2021 Online Fire Forum
The Impact of Climate Change on Wildfire in Canada
- Dr. Mike Flannigan, Professor of Wildland Fire, and Scientific Director of the Canadian Partnership for Wildland Fire Science, University of Alberta
- Presentation (PDF)
Town of Banff equipment used to protect against approaching wildfire
- Video presentation (under 5 min)
Community Protection: Lessons from Down Under
- Jane Park, Fire/Vegetation Specialist, Banff Field Unit, Parks Canada Agency
- Presentation (PDF)
- For more fire information for Banff National Park: pc.banff.fireinfo-infofeu.banff.pc@canada.ca
Town of Banff FireSmart Neighbourhoods Program
- Don Mortimer, Banff FireSmart Program
- Presentation (PDF)
- Useful links: https://banff.ca/FireSmart
- Dashcam video clip from Banff FireSmart Neighbourhoods Program presentation is available at Youtube as:
‘Ft. McMurray Fire 2 of 6 Fire Dashcam’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCc1FvZ3g0Q
Banff FireSmart - Wildfire Prevention, Emergency Alerts, Rapid Response and Evacuation
- Silvio Adamo, Town of Banff Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management
- Presentation (PDF)
- Useful links: https://banff.ca/FireSmart and https://banff.ca/Emergency
- Questions or comments: firedepartment@banff.ca