Inside the Canadian forest fire centre making key decisions about wildfire response
Weather maps hang on the walls and precipitation reports flash across screens in the Winnipeg office where major decisions about Canada’s battle against an unprecedentedInside the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre headquarters in Manitoba’s capital, just east of the exact longitudinal centre of Canada, there are discussions on how best to battle blazes from coast to coast.
It has meant long hours for people working at the centre, trying to figure out where firefighters and equipment are needed most at any given time, Kamau said. When fire season begins, it’s the epicentre for decisions about how firefighting resources will be shared across the country. That includes deciding how, when and where to move hundreds of firefighters, as well as equipment and aircraft.There are weekly meetings with provinces and territories, Kamau explained, so they are aware what the fire and staff situation is everywhere.
There have been difficult years before, she said, but this year is posing a significant challenge. Firefighters and equipment have largely been sent to Alberta, she said, but there’s also been need for help in Quebec, the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Nova Scotia.The country is at its highest national preparedness level of five,which means demand for resources is extreme.Story continues below advertisementThe centre has reached out to international partners for help.
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