Wildfire Learning

Hazards resulting from the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150)
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Between Sept. 16 and Sept. 17, 2022, the... Read More Hazards resulting from the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150)

The purpose of test ignitions on the Connell Ridge wildfire
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Test ignitions were conducted on the morning of... Read More The purpose of test ignitions on the Connell Ridge wildfire

Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)
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The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre... Read More Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC)

How do evacuation orders and alerts work?
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While the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)... Read More How do evacuation orders and alerts work?

What is my fire centre?
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British Columbia Fire Centre... Read More What is my fire centre?

Wildfire tactics - what it takes to put it out
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Wildfires are natural to B.C.’s forests. They... Read More Wildfire tactics – what it takes to put it out

Life as an Air Attack Officer: Jeff Austin
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Those who fly for the BC Wildfire Service have... Read More Life as an Air Attack Officer: Jeff Austin

Forecasting fire behaviour
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The BC Wildfire Service employs a range of... Read More Forecasting fire behaviour

What happens when you report a wildfire to 1-800-663-5555?
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The BC Wildfire Service detects wildfires... Read More What happens when you report a wildfire to 1-800-663-5555?

Behind the scenes: fire weather forecasting
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In 2003, Jesse Ellis abandoned his job... Read More Behind the scenes: fire weather forecasting