Wildfire Response
How do evacuation orders and alerts work?
Categories: Wildfire Stories
While the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)... Read More How do evacuation orders and alerts work?
Wildfire tactics - what it takes to put it out
Categories: Wildfire Stories
Wildfires are natural to B.C.’s forests. They... Read More Wildfire tactics – what it takes to put it out
Be prepared for risk of wildfires over the long weekend
Categories: Information Bulletins
Sustained high temperatures throughout British... Read More Be prepared for risk of wildfires over the long weekend
Forecasting fire behaviour
Categories: Wildfire Stories
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?
Categories: Wildfire Stories
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
Categories: Wildfire Stories
In 2003, Jesse Ellis abandoned his job... Read More Behind the scenes: fire weather forecasting
Meet the BC Wildfire Service aviation fleet
Categories: Wildfire Stories
Helicopters and airtankers are a... Read More Meet the BC Wildfire Service aviation fleet
Understanding forest fuels
Categories: Wildfire Stories
Forest fuels are all the burnable materials in... Read More Understanding forest fuels