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Engine 611 - Type 1 Engine - Engine/Rescue

Owned by: Town of Wembley

Make: 2020 E-One Typhoon XL

Pump: 1800 GPM

Tank Capacity: 800 Gal.

Primary Uses: Fire suppression, Motor Vehicle Collisions, Medical Co-Response, Hazardous Materials

Special Capabilities: Fully Electric Extrication Tools, Light Tower, 7 Person Capacity

(This unit was purchased from the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service in 2018 with money fundraised by the Wembley Firefighters Association. Grants were utilized for the replacement of the wildland skid which was installed in early 2022. Nearly every piece of this apparatus including the equipment housed within was purchased using donations and or grants.)

Brush 611 - Type 6 Engine

Owned by: Town of Wembley

Make: 2011 Ford F-550 (Former County of Grande Prairie Brush Unit)

Pump: 100 GPM - Striker III

Tank Capacity: 300 Gal.

Primary Uses: Wildland Firefighting, Frontline Medical Co-Response, Standing and Swift Water Rescue, Backcountry Rescue, Ice Rescue

Special Capabilities: Swift Water Rescue, Slope Rescue, Ice Rescue, Back Country Rescue, Winch

Rescue 611 - Walk Around Heavy Rescue

Owned by: Town of Wembley

Make: 2005 Spartan Crimson (Former West Licking Joint Fire District)

Pump Output: N/A

Tank Capacity: N/A

Primary Uses: Structural Firefighting, Heavy Vehicle Extrication, Collapse, Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue

Special Capabilities: SCBA Cascade System w/6 On-board Air Cylinders, Light Tower, Paratech Strut System, Heavy Duty Winching and Rigging

Engine 601 - Type 3 Engine

Owned by: County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service

Make: 2013 International Pierce Contender (4x4)

Pump Output: 1200 GPM

Tank Capacity: 850 Gal.

Primary Uses: Structural Fire Suppression, Wildland Firefighting

Special Capabilities: 4x4, Lifted Suspension, Remote Controlled Front Bumper Monitor, Pump and Roll Capable

Tender 601

Owned by: County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service

Make: 2021 Maxi Freightliner M2 106

Pump Output: 1020 GPM

Tank Capacity: 3500 Gal.

Primary Uses: Water Shuttle, Fire Suppression

Special Capabilities: Pump and Roll Capable, Cab Operated Dump Chutes

Wembley Zodiac

Owned by: Town of Wembley

Make: Zodiac

Length: 12 Feet

Motor: 25 HP Yamaha

Primary Uses: Swift Water & Standing Water Rescue

Squad 611

Owned by: Town of Wembley

Make: 2011 Ford Expedition

Primary Uses: Personnel Transportation, Previous Medical Co-Response Unit

Car 601

Owned by: Town of Wembley (Contracted to County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service)

Make: 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe (Former County of Grande Prairie Enforcement Unit)

Primary Uses: District Chief Response Vehicle

(Pictured on the left, this pumper was purchased new in 1965 from the "Saskatoon Fire Engine Company". It was the first new truck the Wembley Fire Department had ever purchased. It is shown above next to our 2020 E-One Typhoon which is the second new purpose-built fire engine the Town had purchased in over 55 years. It is unknown what type of apparatus was used from 1950-1965. The 65' pumper remained operational until sometime in the late 1990s or early 2000s. This pumper is long retired but remains in our possession as a restoration project. We are always looking for donations or help with the project, as we hope to restore this piece of firefighting and Wembley history.)

Wembley Pumper (Retired)

Owned by: Town of Wembley

Make: 1965 Dodge Front Mount Pumper (Purchased new from the "Saskatoon Fire Engine Company" in Calgary, AB)

Pump Output: UNK

Tank Capacity: UNK

Retired: Late 1990 or Early 2000

Fire Ban	A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds, and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.

Fire Restriction	A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended, or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.

Fire Advisory	A fire advisory is issued if the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas, but this level is a warning they may be restricted if the situation doesn't improve.

No Restriction	Normal burning rules apply.

The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is HIGH. Warm weather and windy conditions have increased the wildfire risk. Alberta Wildfireare asking residents and visitors to use caution with fire and take steps to prevent wildfires.

No precipitation is forecasted for the next 24 hours, gusting winds are expected to continue into tomorrow. High winds can cause extreme fire behavior and allow fires to grow rapidly.

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Wildfire Situation

So far this year, 104 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning nearly 434 hectares, two are listed as under control and all others have been extinguished. Of the 104 wildfires, 53 of them are consider lightning caused and 46 are human caused, 5 remain under investigation.

The wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, sizes, locations and more.

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Fire Permits

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit to burn within the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire.

Albertans can request a free fire permit by contacting their local forestry office or using the online Fire Permit Portal. Contact your local fire guardian or visit a Forestry office for a permit. Albertans living outside the FPA must contact their municipality or local authority for more information about fire permit requirements for burning. If you are planning on burning debris, it’s important to keep safe burning practices top of mind. Check your burn site for heat multiple times in the following weeks to ensure it has not reignited.

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Thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires. If you spot a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

Wildfire Prevention

Make sure your campfire is fully extinguished. A campfire can burn deep into the ground and flare up again in dry or windy weather. Soak the ashes and stir them. Keep soaking the ashes until they are cool to the touch. Even if you are going for a short hike, make sure your campfire is out. Learn more here.

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When wildfire danger is low to moderate, updates will be issued weekly. However, when the danger escalates to high or extreme levels, updates will be provided daily if fires are active and/or out of control. Expect your next wildfire update on September 18, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

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