By Jill Sperling

Additional firefighters approved for upcoming fire season

May 4, 2018 | 5:23 PM

KAMLOOPS — The province is bringing in some more help to fight lower intensity wildfires. 

“In looking ahead to the upcoming fire season the BC Wildfire Service posted on BC Bid a request for proposal for Type 2 fire crews,” said Forests Minister Doug Donaldson. “So, they’re looking to procure 16 contracts for 8-person crews, so 128 more people that meet the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre exchange standards.” 

Donaldson made the announcement of the additional 128 Type 2 fire crews on the second day of the Interior Logging Association Conference in Kamloops. 

These fire fighters will assist with wildfires that present a lower risk to safety, such as those that are considered contained, under control, or in mop up. 

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“Successful proponents will be given a guaranteed availability period of 82 days,” added Donaldson.