Wildfire Service - Province of British Columbia
Find out how the BC Wildfire Service manages wildfires and what jobs are available, learn about the history and governance behind the organization, and get statistics and geospatial data from previous fire seasons.
About the BC Wildfire Service - Province of British Columbia
2024年10月25日 · Find out how the BC Wildfire Service manages wildfires and what jobs are available, learn about the history and governance behind the organization, and get statistics and geospatial data from previous fire seasons.
Wildfire Season Summary - Province of British Columbia
2024年12月19日 · British Columbia endured a major wildfire season in 2015 that saw aggressive fire activity, an above-average number of wildfires and hectares burned, and significant impacts on people and communities throughout the province.
Statistics & Geospatial Data - Province of British Columbia
2024年7月12日 · View the latest wildfire statistics to find out how many new wildfires have started and the number of wildfires and hectares burned in B.C. to date. Averages are also calculated for the causes, cost and area burned by wildfires in British Columbia over the past 10 years.
Wildfires & air quality - Province of British Columbia
2023年5月24日 · Wildfire Smoke: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 65KB) Video resources: What is forest fire smoke? Steps to stay safe from wildfire smoke; Who's at risk from wildfire smoke; What kind of mask protects you from smoke? Protect your health from wildfire smoke
BC Wildfire career opportunities - Province of British Columbia
2024年12月3日 · We hire fire crews across the province including rural firefighting jobs. There are around 200 openings for B.C. government fire jobs each season. Explore different work locations by visiting the BC Wildfire Service Provincial Map .
Web and Mobile App Reference Guide - Province of British Columbia
2024年7月2日 · The official BC Wildfire Service app provides up-to-date wildfire information, helping you stay informed about wildfires and wildfire-related events and conditions across B.C. The app can be accessed on web browser and is available for free download in the App Store and on Google Play .
Wildfire Averages - Province of British Columbia
2024年4月26日 · The current 10-year average, taken from 2012 to 2022, is 1,483 wildfires from April 1 to March 31 the following year. On average, 42% of these are human-caused and 58% are lightning-caused. The following table shows general statistics of …
Plan, prepare, stay informed - Province of British Columbia
2024年6月19日 · B.C. experiences 1,600 wildfires per year, on average. While the majority of these fires are put out before they threaten people, homes and communities, it is important to be prepared especially if you live in an area prone to wildfire.
Fire weather - Province of British Columbia
2024年2月2日 · During fire season, weather forecasters at the BC Wildfire Service use weather station data to determine fire danger ratings. Weather maps. View maps showing the precipitation levels, wind speed, relative humidity and temperature across B.C. Fire Weather Index System