Connecting the Dots Annual Forum

Calgary, AB November 26-28, 2007 1

Rick McCullough Asst Managing Director Fire Commissioner Ernie Polsom Provincial Response Capabilities Colin Lloyd Community Programs

Alberta Emergency Management Agency November 17, 2007

Colin Lloyd Community Programs Disaster Recovery Programs Emergency Public Warning System Agency Readiness & Response Centre Community Support

Alberta Emergency Management Agency November 17, 2007

Ernie Polsom Provincial Response Capabilities Field Staff CBRN(E) Hazmat Search and Rescue HUSAR Significant Incident Investigation Team/PIA

Alberta Emergency Management Agency November 17, 2007

Annual Fire Losses

• 2006 • 33 Fire Fatalities • $150m in Direct Dollar loss • 2007 • 10 Fire Fatalities • $90m in Direct Dollar loss

Alberta Emergency Management Agency November 17, 2007

Fire Service Advisory Committee • Background • Purpose • Vital Considerations • Next Steps

Alberta Emergency Management Agency November 17, 2007

High Intensity Residential Fires

• Background • Findings • Recommendations • Next Steps

Alberta Emergency Management Agency November 17, 2007

Activities

• First Nations/Metis Settlements • Significant Incident Investigation Team • Alberta Fire Chiefs Association • Clandestine Drug Labs • OH & S Requirements • HUSAR/GSAR • CBRNE • First Responders Radio Communication System

Alberta Emergency Management Agency November 17, 2007

Alberta – A Province Prepared!

Rick McCullough Fire Commissioner (780) 415-0550 [email protected]

www.aema.gov.ab.ca

November 17, 2007 Alberta Emergency Management Agency