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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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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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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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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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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Camp smart, camp safe. Call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cell to report any sign of a wildfire. | BC Wildfire Service
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Over 40% of fires in B.C. are human-caused and preventable. Please, be responsible with cigarettes this summer. Learn how you can prevent wildfires at www.bcwildfire.ca. | BC Wildfire Service
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The BC Wildfire Service is preparing to conduct a larger-scale planned ignition on the Doctor Creek (N21257) wildfire to help support crews gain containment on the southeast perimeter of the fire. The ignition will begin today (Sept. 4, 2020), as early as 12 p.m. Mountain Time (MT) and will tie into the smaller-scale ignition that was successfully completed yesterday afternoon (Sept. 3, 2020). Sikorsky S-61 helicopters, as shown in this video, are being utilized to deliver fire retardant to rein
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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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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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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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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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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 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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In September 2024, the BC Wildfire Service and ʔaq̓am, a Ktunaxa Nation community, co-hosted Kootenay ʔa·kinq̓uku TREX (prescribed fire training exchange) in ʔaq̓am (near Cranbrook), with support from the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society. The training brought together 33 participants from 13 agencies/communities for 12 days to complete four projects, treating nearly 130 hectares. This pilot project was the first-ever delivery of a TREX in B.C. and will serve as a model for future live f
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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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Between July 7 and 9, there were over 23,000 lightning strikes province-wide, sparking nearly 200 new wildfires. Most of this activity occurred within the Prince George and Northwest Fire Centres. The high number of new lightning starts can be attributed to exceptionally dry conditions that have made forest fuels highly susceptible to ignition. These hot and dry conditions have a big impact on wildfire activity, as fuel moisture content is a key factor in how fires behave. Read the Provincial Wi
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B.C. announces new plan to protect old growth forests
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You may hear we are sending structure protection units to an area, or even see the big trailers travelling throughout B.C., but what do they actually do? We currently own 10 type one trailers and three type two trailers and continue to expand. We can also rely on trailers owned by contractors or fire departments to help protect communities. Learn more about our Fire Services program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI8jcvTplB8 Hear from structure protection specialist Joss to learn about the equ
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In 2023, we have been grateful to receive support from 180 firefighters from Mexico through the Canadian Inter-agency Forest Fire Centre. Their members have been deployed around the province, especially in the Prince George Fire Centre, and we are grateful for their hard work to support our crews. | BC Wildfire Service
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If your eyes have been to the skies the last few days you may have noticed how much flying our planes and helicopters have been doing. ✈️🚁 With the help of the Yukon, Ontario, Quebec and Alaska, aircraft have supported suppression efforts all over the province. From July 18 to 21 there were nearly 100 airtanker missions. Water-skimming airtankers flew for 335 hours and dropped 3,220,761 litres of suppressant (water injected with foam). In the same period land-based air tankers dropped 2,166,530
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A closer look at fire operations on the McDougall Creek wildfire (K52767), the estimated 12,318 hectare fire burning adjacent to West Kelowna. BC Wildfire crews, structural firefighters, RCMP and utilities providers are working collaboratively to restore a safe environment that will allow residents to return to their homes. For up to date information on evacuation alerts and orders on the McDougall Creek wildfire, see www.cordemergency.ca For more details on McDougall Creek wildfire operations,
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Time is running out to join our team of wildland firefighters. Check out our website for more information and apply by March 31. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/about-bcws/employment-and-contracts/employment/wildfire-fighters | 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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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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