How you can help Nebraska wildfire victims
How you can help Nebraska wildfire victims
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United Way launches wildfire recovery fund
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United Way launches wildfire recovery fund
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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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No one wants to imagine a wildfire, but they threaten the places we love. With help from experts and Indigenous partners, BC is taking action to reduce wildfire risks to people, communities and ecosystems. Learn how you can be wildfire ready at https://WildfireReady.gov.bc.ca/ | Government of British Columbia
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No one wants to imagine a wildfire, but they threaten the places we love. With help from experts and Indigenous partners, BC is taking action to reduce wildfire risks to people, communities and ecosystems. Learn how you can be wildfire ready at https://WildfireReady.gov.bc.ca/ | Government of British Columbia
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The BC Wildfire Service uses helicopters to support crews and other firefighting resources on the ground. Helicopters perform many different tasks, such as dropping water on “hot spots”, transporting personnel to and from the fireline, and giving BC Wildfire Service staff an aerial view of a wildfire. When there are no viable water sources near a fire and road access is limited, helicopters can also be used to transport water. As shown in the video, a bambi-bucket (a collapsible bucket suspended
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The BC Wildfire Service uses helicopters to support crews and other firefighting resources on the ground. Helicopters perform many different tasks, such as dropping water on “hot spots”, transporting personnel to and from the fireline, and giving BC Wildfire Service staff an aerial view of a wildfire. When there are no viable water sources near a fire and road access is limited, helicopters can also be used to transport water. As shown in the video, a bambi-bucket (a collapsible bucket suspended
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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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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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BC Wildfire Service explains why it uses smaller aircraft to fight fires
BC Wildfire Service explains why it uses smaller aircraft to fight fires
Aug 4, 2022
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Spring flooding is occurring in some communities in BC, and BC Wildfire Service is on the ground helping people. Thank you to members of the Sentinel unit crew, who helped people in Grand Forks earlier this week. Crews also supported communities in Cache Creek, Lumby, Midway, Lower Nicola and Salmo. The demand for BC Wildfire Service has expanded beyond just wildfires, and crews are stepping up to meet the challenge. Thank you BC Wildfire Service for your fast response times and commitment to ke
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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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Army of support staff helping B.C. battle its most destructive wildfire season on record
Aug 6, 2023
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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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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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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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During this period of intense wildfire activity across the province, Director of Wildfire Operations Cliff Chapman and Predictive Services Unit Superintendent Neal McLoughlin share information about the current situation. Watch the video to learn more about the conditions over the last 24 hours, what we anticipate this weekend, and where people being impacted by wildfire can find more information. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status | 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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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 BC Wildfire Service thanks the hard work, dedication and support of local heavy equipment operators who put their own lives on hold to support response efforts on the White Rock Lake wildfire (K61884) throughout the duration of the incident. Video captured by Billy Stevens. | BC Wildfire Service
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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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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 | BC Wild
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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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When you read a wildfire is Out of Control, it may worry you. However, when we classify a wildfire as Out of Control it doesn't necessarily mean it's the raging fire that might come to mind, a fire spotting far ahead, spreading fast and damaging everything in its path. Like Kermit's different moods, a fire can be classified as Out of Control (left Kermit) without being OUT OF CONTROL (right Kermit). We use four stages of control to describe the status of a fire. Out of Control -This fire is spre
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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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We continue to respond to the Northside Mount Mackie wildfire (N51353), located approximately 1.5 kilometres south of Highway 3, between Castlegar and Rossland. The fire is now estimated to be 153 hectares in size and remains listed as Out of Control. Crews, heavy equipment and aviation resources are responding. Airtankers supported crews on Sunday, August 4, and continue as objectives require. This fire is not currently threatening structures or infrastructure. Highway 3 remains open, but smoke
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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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Wildfires cost the province of BC millions of dollars every year – threatening thousands of livelihoods, communities and homes. Nearly half of those wildfires are preventable. Be responsible with campfires, cigarettes, and report any dangerous or suspicious activities. If you see a wildfire call *5555 on your cell. Learn more at www.bcwildfire.ca. | BC Wildfire Service
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