Open letter to Government from B.C. wildland firefighters and their supporters.
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Burned out: Former B.C. wildfire fighters worry safety at risk as experienced workers leave
Read morehttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/b-c-wildland-firefighters-1.7223814
Close calls, mental fatigue push veteran firefighters to leave, increasing burden on everyone.
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B.C. legislators in the hot seat to respond to a firefighting crisis, says union
Read morehttps://tinyurl.com/bdz8yejp
B.C. Wildfire Service members numbered close to 2,000 in February of last year but only 267 of those were year-round and full-time positions. Members of B.C.’s General Employees Union are lobbying for transformational spending on the B.C. Wildfire Service, they hope will enhance public safety and make it easier for it to recruit and retain members.