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

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

43K views · 575 reactions | B.C. is facing what is already one of the worst wildfire seasons in recent memories, and persistent drought conditions are expected to keep the fire danger great through the summer. Richard Zussman also has the latest on the Tumbler Ridge evacuation. More: https://trib.al/hyBc56O | Global BC | Facebook

18K views · 107 reactions | Victoria Cawkwell discusses her frustrations with BC Wildfire Service amid fears her home and business were destroyed in the White Rock Lake Wildfire. https://globalnews.ca/news/8104684/white-rock-lake-wildfire-properties-damaged/ | Global BC | Facebook

British Columbia has been grateful to host 215 South African firefighters over the past two weeks. This morning, as they prepared to depart for days of rest, they gifted local crews and staff members with a moving ceremony of song and dance to uplift spirits. This team from Working on Fire have been deployed to support efforts on the Bush Creek East wildfire, in the Shuswap region, and the McDougall Creek wildfire, adjacent to West Kelowna. Following days of rest, they will head north to support

4K views · 30 reactions | BC Wildfire Service crews and our many...