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The risk of wildfire across B.C. is at its highest in decades. It is critical that British Columbians understand their risk, make a plan and follow all official orders. Follow our partners at FireSmart BC and visit www.firesmartbc.ca for information on how you can prepare for wildfire. | BC Wildfire Service
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The risk of wildfire across B.C. is at its highest in decades. It is critical that British Columbians understand their risk, make a plan and follow all official orders. Follow our partners at FireSmart BC and visit www.firesmartbc.ca for information on how you can prepare for wildfire. | BC Wildfire Service
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What can B.C. expect for the rest of the 2022 fire season? Neal McLoughlin, superintendent of predictive services, from the BC Wildfire Service breaks down the data. | Global BC
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What can B.C. expect for the rest of the 2022 fire season? Neal McLoughlin, superintendent of predictive services, from the BC Wildfire Service breaks down the data. | Global BC
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Warm winter, drought could lead to busy wildfire season: BC Wildfire Service
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Warm winter, drought could lead to busy wildfire season: BC Wildfire Service
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New recruits prepare for wildfire season
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New recruits prepare for wildfire season
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If you’re interested in protecting the forests, grasslands and communities of British Columbia from wildfires, apply to be a BC Wildfire Service crew member! Applications are being accepted until Jan. 15, 2023. Visit here to learn more and apply: http://ow.ly/o4e250LIqLg | BC Wildfire Service
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If you’re interested in protecting the forests, grasslands and communities of British Columbia from wildfires, apply to be a BC Wildfire Service crew member! Applications are being accepted until Jan. 15, 2023. Visit here to learn more and apply: http://ow.ly/o4e250LIqLg | BC Wildfire Service
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The 2023 wildfire season has been long and challenging. Between April 1 and October 31, 2,245 wildfires burned more than 2.84 million hectares of forest and land resulting in the most destructive wildfire season in British Columbia’s recorded history. “We started really early, snow melted three to four weeks early, we were experiencing very aggressive fire behaviour in early May and that has persisted right into the month of October,” Neal McLoughlin, Superintendent, BCWS Predictive Services. It
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The 2023 wildfire season has been long and challenging. Between April 1 and October 31, 2,245 wildfires burned more than 2.84 million hectares of forest and land resulting in the most destructive wildfire season in British Columbia’s recorded history. “We started really early, snow melted three to four weeks early, we were experiencing very aggressive fire behaviour in early May and that has persisted right into the month of October,” Neal McLoughlin, Superintendent, BCWS Predictive Services. It
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What’s that airtanker doing? Aviation is the most visible wildfire response resource and we get lots of questions about aircraft: Where are they going? How do they fit into response strategies? Helicopters and airtankers are a vital part of wildfire response in British Columbia, but they can’t contain wildfires on their own. The main purpose of aircraft is to support the work of ground crews. The BC Wildfire Service has a fleet of around 40 aircraft with access to many more if needed. Aircraft a
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We’re hiring! The BC Wildfire Service has a number of seasonal positions open for application across the province, including crew members, dispatchers, asset management assistants and more! If you are interested in fast-paced, meaningful and exciting work, we have employment for you! Take a look at our Seasonal Job Opportunities webpage to learn what positions are available! Be sure to check back regularly for new opportunities: http://bcfireinfo.for.gov.bc.ca/hprScripts/Jobs/index.asp On Nov. 1
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Fall may be just around the corner, but wildfire safety is still in season. So before you consider sparking up that end of season campfire, be sure to check if it’s allowed! Many wildfire prohibitions and restrictions are still in place, so here’s where to look before you head out: 📱BC Wildfire Service mobile app: -Click the Fire Ban feature along the top of the Map screen which gives a visual representation of where bans apply (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map) -Click Dashboard and
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BC Wildfire Service Operations Chief, Andre Chalabi describes the successful outcome of the ignition operations that occurred over the course of Sept. 10 and 11 on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150) located west of Hudson's Hope. This ignition operation was completed in order to reduce the potential for the fire to cross over the control lines. The successful outcome of the operation also provides an operational advantage prior to the expected wind shifts later in the week. For more infor
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Wildfire officials expect 'hot and hard' BC Day long weekend with intense fire activity
Jul 30, 2021
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BC Wildfire Service Operations Chief, Andre Chalabi, explains the ignition operation that occurred on the south flank of the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150) yesterday afternoon. Over the next 24-48 hours, if conditions are favourable, further segments of the ignition operation will occur, working from the west to east of the southern flank. Increased smoke will be highly visible to nearby communities. | BC Wildfire Service
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This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Responding to wildfires and other emergencies in B.C. would not be possible without the work of our dispatchers and call takers. Dispatchers work at our fire centres and the Provincial Airtanker Centre and are a critical communication link to responders in the field. Whether coordinating the movement of crews, planes, helicopters and other resources, or supporting the response to safety incidents or other emergencies in the field. Knowi
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On July 6 and 7, 2020, the BC Wildfire Service conducted successful tests of helitankers using night vision goggle technology, near Pentiction. The next phase of the night vision trials will involve responding to an active wildfire, if possible. To learn more about the outcome and successes of the trials, refer to the information bulletin: http://ow.ly/HkjE50AvsDx | BC Wildfire Service
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Today, the BC Wildfire Service joins Canada in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day by highlighting Indigenous peoples' contribution to wildfire management in B.C. Prescribed fire is the strategic application of fire to an area of land to enhance wildlife habitat, prepare an area for tree planting, reduce insect and disease outbreaks and reduce wildfire risk. Since time immemorial, Indigenous communities have been leaders in applying fire to the landscape for ecological benefit through cu
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In this video, BC Wildfire Service Incident Commander, Scott Rennick, explains the current situation on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150). Intense and aggressive fire behaviour has been observed over the past two days, significantly challenging suppression efforts. An Ignition Specialist conducted afternoon ignition operations yesterday and today to try and secure the south flank, however the aggressive fire activity challenged our control lines around Carbon Lake and along the Johnson F
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BC Wildfire Service crews and our many partners conduct fuel management projects to improve forest health. We regularly remove dry, dead grasses and shrubs making it easier for new, healthier vegetation to grow in. A huge benefit of fuel management projects is that they reduce wildfire risk. Similarly, you can reduce the wildfire risk around your home by doing your own fuel management, like keeping a short and well irrigated lawn. Long, dry grass ignites easily, and grass fires spread quickly, i
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The BC Wildfire Service would like to thank the public for their on-going support during this challenging and busy fire season. As this season continues to test all those involved and impacted, it is more important now than ever for the people of B.C. to come together and support each other. It is incredibly impactful for our firefighters and staff to know that the communities they are working in are behind them and support the extremely important work that they are doing. This video was taken a
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The new and improved BC Wildfire Service app is now available for free download. Find it: 📱 in the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008?ls=1 📱 on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation&hl=en This app is one of a suite of new tools announced by the province today to help people prepare and stay informed during emergencies. Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024EMCR0024-000712 | BC Wildfire Service
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The BC Wildfire Service calls on the skills and expertise of many contractors each year and selects qualified and appropriate resources for its fire operations. BC Wildfire Service personnel work closely with contractor firefighters to determine how to best match their availability and expertise with operational objectives. This short video showcases some of the hard working firefighters who are currently dedicating their time to fight the White Rock Lake wildfire (K61884), which is located west
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We would like to thank residents and visitors of B.C. for their diligence in reporting signs of wildfire so far this season. The BC Wildfire Service relies on the information shared through initial fire reports in order to respond quickly and effectively to wildfires. Due to hot, dry conditions and thunderstorms in the forecast, an increase in lightning-caused wildfires is expected this weekend. Please continue to report signs of wildfire to the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre (PWRC) by cal
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There are 57 helicopters currently deployed to support wildfire suppression efforts across the province with an additional 32 machines on standby. In general we classify the helicopters used for wildfire fighting into three main categories: light, medium and heavy lift. The size and specifications of a helicopter determine the type of tasks it may be assigned. Helicopters may be used to: • Transport firefighting crews • Use buckets or belly tanks to drop water on a fire • Transport gear and equi
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If your home is threatened by a wildfire, you may have limited time to make it more defendable by firefighting crews. Structure protection specialist Joss offers three simple tips you can use before evacuating. If you may need to evacuate, check out the FireSmart BC evacuation checklist:https://firesmartbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FireSmartCanada-Evacuation-Checklist.pdf Or other FireSmart resources to make your home easier to defend: www.firesmartbc.ca | BC Wildfire Service
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Wildfire suppression operations can cause an impact to the land through the use of heavy equipment and crews. Wildfire suppression rehabilitation starts as soon as damage from fire suppression activities happen. Rehabilitation Specialists have been assigned to the Slocan Lake Complex for just over four weeks, developing and implementing wildfire suppression rehabilitation plans. Listen to Andrew Voigt, Operations Branch Director, and Noah Foster, Rehabilitation Specialist, discuss the importance
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A wildfire starts, we respond and bring it to under control, but then what? Why does it sometimes stay on the map for days or weeks? Even if you can no longer see smoke and flames, it doesn't necessarily mean the fire is completely extinguished. A fire can continue to burn underground or can still be considered active even when flames and smoke are not highly visible. There are a number of steps we need to take so that when we call a fire out, it really is out. Firefighters will have to return a
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Wildfire behaviour is shaped by the landscape it burns through. In this video, BC Wildfire Service Fire Behaviour Specialists explore how fires spread differently through complex forest stands influenced by harvesting, silviculture treatments, and the legacy of past wildfires. Join us as we head into the field to see how these factors influence fire movement, intensity, and the challenges they present to wildfire operations. | BC Wildfire Service
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Ever wondered who answers when you report a fire? The Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre in Victoria takes reports of wildfire for the whole province. From April to September 2023, 10 clerks answered nearly 30,000 calls and submitted over 18,000 reports of fire to fire centres. On July 21, 2023, alone 486 reports of fire were submitted to fire centre dispatchers. The work they do is essential to our work, collecting all of the details we need to be able to respond to fires quickly and efficien
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