Grande Prairie Fire Department
8111 Resources Road T8V 7Y2 Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Did you know? You can check for updated Fire Advisories, Restrictions and Fire Bans for each municipality. Get the app for your phone. https://www.albertafirebans.ca Check the website frequently. Municipalities can change the fire level daily depending on conditions.

Spring ahead. It's that time of year to check your smoke alarms. Change your clock change your battery #workingsmokealarms

Fire Prevention Officer Rick Dahl last day at work was on January 4th, 2021. Rick finished his career in the Fire Prevention Branch. Congratulations for 32 years of dedication and loyal service to the GPFD and City of Grande Prairie. All the best in your retirement.

I wish to announce the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Janine Saastad from the City of Grande Prairie. Janine started with the Fire department on December 16, 1996 as an Alarm Room Operator. The Dispatch Center was then located at the Central Fire Hall. In 2001 she advanced to the rank of Emergency Services Dispatch Supervisor. Through commitment and dedication she advanced to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief overseeing Fire Prevention and Dispatch in 2006. Janine has played a ...significant role in the success of our Dispatch Center and Fire Department as a whole. Under her guidance the Dispatch Centre expanded to serve all of North Western Alberta and are now providing service to over 60 Fire Departments. During Janine’s 24 years of service she received the following awards: 2008 - Alberta Emergency Service Medal 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal 2016 20 Year Long Service Recognition with the City of Grande Prairie 2018 22 Year Bar Alberta Emergency Service Medal I want to thank Janine for her loyal and dedicated service and wish her a wonderful retirement.

Did you know the Province of Alberta has a guide to help with reduced capacity and occupant loads. Visit the following website: https://www.alberta.ca/guidance-documents.aspx

Working smoke alarms save lives!! Change your clocks, Change your batteries..

The City of Grande Prairie’s Mandatory Face Coverings (Masks) Bylaw C-1426 trigger point has been reached, meaning that face coverings and masks in indoor space...s are now required within the City as of October 26, 2020. The bylaw is in effect for indoor, enclosed or substantially enclosed public places. It was triggered by a combined total active case number of over 100 within the City and County. The City of Grande Prairie thanks all residents for their diligence, understanding, and cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using face coverings or masks is an additional layer of protection against the spread of COVID-19 and will help protect the health of the public and the economy. The full media release is available here: https://bit.ly/35zGJND Details on the bylaw can be found here: https://bit.ly/3dZwWUR

Update: October 23, 2020: The Salmond Fire Station has safely re-opened and resumed regular operations. --- One COVID-19 case has been identified at the Salmond Fire Station. The impacted fire station is closed until a deep cleaning is complete. GPFD continues to provide fire response services to Grande Prairie out of the Pete Eager Fire Station One and Westgate Fire Station.... We wish a speedy recovery to the impacted individual and remind the community to stay safe and follow provincial COVID-19 guidelines. View the news release here: https://www.cityofgp.com//salmond-fire-station-closed-due-

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Keep safe this Thanksgiving. Do you have a turkey fryer? NFPA continues to believe that turkey fryers that use cooking oil, as... currently designed, are not suitable for safe use by even a well-informed and careful consumer. These types of turkey fryers use a substantial quantity of cooking oil at high temperatures and units currently available for home use pose a significant danger that hot oil will be released at some point during the cooking process. In addition, the burners that heat the oil can ignite spilled oil. The use of turkey fryers by consumers can lead to devastating burns, other injuries, and the destruction of property. NFPA urges those who prefer fried turkey to seek out professional establishments, such as grocery stores, specialty food retailers, and restaurants, for the preparation of the dish, or consider a new type of oil-less turkey fryer. See more

Did you practice kitchen fire safety this past weekend. This little girl read a "Sparky the Fire Dog" book to make sure her parents were being safe. Are you looking for a fun way to teach fire safety to your kids. Check out the sparky website for kids/parents and educators. http://www.sparky.org/

Focus on the food! It is Fire Prevention Week!! October 4th to 10th. Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen.

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Keep safe this Thanksgiving. Do you have a turkey fryer? NFPA continues to believe that turkey fryers that use cooking oil, as... currently designed, are not suitable for safe use by even a well-informed and careful consumer. These types of turkey fryers use a substantial quantity of cooking oil at high temperatures and units currently available for home use pose a significant danger that hot oil will be released at some point during the cooking process. In addition, the burners that heat the oil can ignite spilled oil. The use of turkey fryers by consumers can lead to devastating burns, other injuries, and the destruction of property. NFPA urges those who prefer fried turkey to seek out professional establishments, such as grocery stores, specialty food retailers, and restaurants, for the preparation of the dish, or consider a new type of oil-less turkey fryer. See more

Do you use a microwave to cook? This photo shows how easily someone could get scald and burn injuries from improper placement. Here are some tips to keep safe. - Place or install the microwave oven at a safe height within easy reach of all users. If possible, the face of the person using the microwave oven should be higher than the front of the microwave oven door to reduce the risk of a scald. - Always supervise children when they are using the microwave oven. - Open micro...waved food away from the face. Hot steam escaping from a container of microwaved food or the food itself can cause burns. It is Fire Prevention Week!! October 4th to 10th. Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen.

Don't be a Turkey! If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home. Use a timer to remind you that you are cooking. It is Fire Prevention Week!! October 4th to 10th. Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen.

Focus on the food! It is Fire Prevention Week!! October 4th to 10th. Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen.

It is Fire Prevention Week!! October 4th to 10th. Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Always keep a lid nearby when you are cooking. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, leave the lid on until the pan has cooled.

After a night out, order in! Clubbing and cooking don't mix! Stay Alert, To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert. You will not be alert if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol, or have taken medicine or drugs that make you drowsy... Did you know? Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Fire Prevention Week runs October 4th to 10th.

We got our new fire prevention week posters hung at each fire station. All of our brothers and sisters are ready to serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.

Don't be a Turkey! If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home. Use a timer to remind you that you are cooking. It is Fire Prevention Week!! October 4th to 10th. Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen.

It is Fire Prevention Week!! October 4th to 10th. Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Always keep a lid nearby when you are cooking. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, leave the lid on until the pan has cooled.

After a night out, order in! Clubbing and cooking don't mix! Stay Alert, To prevent cooking fires, you must be alert. You will not be alert if you are sleepy, have consumed alcohol, or have taken medicine or drugs that make you drowsy... Did you know? Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Fire Prevention Week runs October 4th to 10th.

Be smart when cooking. Use a timer to remind you that you are cooking. If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home. Did you know? Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Fire Prevention Week runs October 4th to 10th.

Did you know? Cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of fires in the kitchen. Fire Prevention Week runs October 4th to 10th. Note: This kitty moved 3ft away from the stove after being taught fire safety.