Wildfire is not only a fire service issue; it is a housing, economic, and public health issue.
Wetlands, dunes, shorelines, and forests absorb floodwaters, buffer storm surges, stabilize soils, filter pollutants, recharge aquifers, and lower temperatures in surrounding areas.
Canadians have a history of adapting to bad conditions, from harsh winters to economic downturns. It’s time to channel that spirit into wildfire preparedness and action.
As we end the hottest year on record, one truth is clear: the impacts of climate change are inevitable, but the extent of the damage is not.