Clearwater, B.C., launches its own wildland firefighting team amid ongoing drought

Clearwater, B.C., launches its own wildland firefighting team amid ongoing drought

The team, called the Fire Department Initial Attack crew (FDIA), will be made up of six members, according to the district's director of corporate services, Alsid Prime, and they will be used depending on risk, availability and whether B.C. Wildfire crews are involved.

The metropolitan company announces a plan of 150 million euros in investments in the province to build new infrastructure and improve facilities for a better use of water resources and to be prepared for a new phase of drought.

Ontario says it’s ready to respond to wildland fires

Ontario is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season, which runs from April 1 until October 31. This year the government has filled nearly 100 additional permanent positions to support the 2025 fire season and help ensure people and resources are in place to protect communities. “We are ready to protect people, communities and properties across Ontario from wildland fires,” said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. “When wildla…