Looking for a permitted fireworks display tonight?
Visit Mill Woods Park this evening for a community gathering and professional fireworks display.
Learn more at edmonton.ca/Diwali
ALT A crowd silhouetted against a night sky watching fireworks, with the text: "Safe celebrations start with you. Enjoy a professional fireworks display near you. edmonton.ca/Diwali" and the City of Edmonton logo.
Carbon monoxide is an invisible and odorless killer.
Protect your home and family:
- Install CO alarms on every level & near sleeping areas
- Test alarms monthly
- Never warm cars inside your garage
- Keep outside exhaust vents clear of snow & ice
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ALT A white carbon monoxide detector is attached to the ceiling.
- Have furnaces, water heaters & fireplaces inspected annually
CO poisoning causes flu-like symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion and drowsiness.
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If multiple people or pets feel sick at once, or if your alarm goes off, get outside to fresh air immediately and call 9-1-1.
Learn more at edmonton.ca/CarbonMonoxide
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Last week, we welcomed delegates from Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters.
They joined EFRS leadership to tour stations and learn about our health, wellness and rehabilitation programs.
Thank you to our colleagues from South Korea for a great day of shared learning!
ALT Visiting Seoul Fire and Disaster delegates and Edmonton Fire Rescue Services members lined up together in a lobby in front of an array of international, national, and provincial flags.
ALT Edmonton Fire Rescue Services leadership and visiting South Korean first responders posing together in a conference room while holding a banner reading "2026 Global Policy Experience in Canada."
Safe celebrations start with you! Leave fireworks to professionals.
Only Natural Resources Canada-certified professionals with an approved EFRS fireworks permit are allowed to use fireworks in Edmonton.
Learn more: edmonton.ca/Fireworks
ALT A crowd silhouetted against a night sky watching fireworks, with the text: "Safe celebrations start with you. Enjoy a professional fireworks display near you. edmonton.ca/Diwali" and the City of Edmonton logo.
Tips for staying safe during spooky season:
✅ Use battery-operated candles
✅ Keep exits clear
✅ Be mindful of loose costumes when cooking
✅ Stay visible with flashlights, glowsticks and reflective stickers
✅ Look both ways at street crossings
Happy Halloween!
Remember that a fireworks permit is required to use fireworks within city limits.
Avoid criminal charges and fines up to $10,000!
Leave fireworks to the pros. Attend a professional fireworks event near you.
Learn more edmonton.ca/Fireworks
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Today, City Council celebrates a national win for Edmonton’s wildfire preparedness!
The City of Edmonton won the @CdnFireChiefs Award for Best Practices in the Wildland-Urban Interface for our approach to protecting the river valley.
Learn more: edmonton.ca/WildfireStrategy
ALT A group of City of Edmonton leaders, staff, and fire officials pose in front of flags outside Council Chamber.
Planning a professional fireworks display for your celebration?
Remember to plan ahead. Processing a permit could take up to 10 working days after submission.
Don’t wait until the last minute.
Learn more: edmonton.ca/Fireworks
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As Fire Prevention Week wraps up, take ten minutes to protect your home.
Most residential fires in Edmonton are preventable.
Complete our online Home Fire Safety Assessment to review safety measures around your home and identify hazards:
edmonton.ca/FirePreventionWe…
ALT A Fire Prevention Officer sitting at a dining table with a family, drawing a home fire escape plan on a large piece of paper.
ALT A screenshot of the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services online Home Fire Safety Assessment questionnaire focusing on smoke and carbon monoxide alarm checklist items.
Never put lithium-ion batteries or electronic waste in household garbage or recycling bins.
Damaged or crushed batteries cause fires in collection trucks and waste facilities.
Drop them off at any Eco Station for free recycling.
Find locations at edmonton.ca/EcoStations
Fully charged? Time to unplug.
Unplug your device as soon as the battery reaches full.
Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.
Learn more at edmonton.ca/FirePreventionWe…
Where you charge matters.
Charge large devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters and power tools outdoors whenever possible.
Never charge them in a doorway or hallway where they could block an exit in an emergency.
Learn more at edmonton.ca/FirePreventionWe…
Never charge your phone on a bed, under a pillow or on other soft surfaces.
Lithium-ion batteries need airflow to allow heat to escape safely.
Always charge your device on a hard surface.
Learn more: edmonton.ca/FirePreventionWe…
Always use the charger that came with your device or an authorized replacement.
Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Learn more at edmonton.ca/FirePreventionWe…
Fire Prevention Officers are out in the community for Fire Prevention Week.
From Tuesday to Friday, find us at select recreation centres between 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Check when we’ll be near you: edmonton.ca/FirePreventionWe…
ALT Fire Prevention Officers at an educational display table at a recreation center.
Fire Prevention Week is here!
This year, we're helping Edmontonians Charge into Fire Safety with tips on safe lithium-ion battery habits.
Learn more at edmonton.ca/FirePreventionWe…
ALT Promotional graphic for Fire Prevention Week 2026 with the text "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower".
High-angle rescues require specialized training.
Using a ladder truck as a crane lets firefighters quickly reach and rescue patients trapped in hard-to-access places, such as vehicles over the side of a bridge or hanging over water.
Always prepared, always ready.
If you’re heading out to enjoy the river valley, remember that riverbanks can be slippery this time of year. 🌊
Be careful and avoid walking near the edge. Keep kids close, keep dogs leashed and if you see someone in distress, call 911.
Learn more
edmonton.ca/RiverSafety
ALT An aerial, high-angle view of the Terwillegar Park Footbridge stretching across the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton.