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

BC Wildfire Service Deputy Operations Chief, Dan Houser explains some of the challenges crews are facing on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150), and Emergency Operation’s Centre Director, Bob Norton provides a brief update from the Emergency Operations Centre in Hudson’s Hope to residents in the area. For more information please visit the Battleship Mountain Wildfire of Note page: http://ow.ly/1iWY50KGcXA | BC Wildfire Service

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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What’s that airtanker doing? Aviation is the most visible wildfire response resource and we get lots of questions about aircraft: Where are they going? How do they fit into response strategies? Helicopters and airtankers are a vital part of wildfire response in British Columbia, but they can’t contain wildfires on their own. The main purpose of aircraft is to support the work of ground crews. The BC Wildfire Service has a fleet of around 40 aircraft with access to many more if needed. Aircraft a

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