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4.4K views · 95 reactions | In general we classify the helicopters used for wildfire fighting into three main categories: light, medium and heavy-lift. The size and specifications of a helicopter determine the type of tasks it may be assigned. Our medium-lift, or type two, helicopters are large enough to transport a crew of ten people and are often equipped with belly tanks. Meet the fleet and learn more about our medium-lift helicopters. | BC Wildfire Service | Facebook

184K views · 1.2K reactions | It's official: B.C. is experiencing the worst wildfire season on record — and the threat is far from over www.cbc.ca/1.4249435 | CBC Vancouver | Facebook

A wildfire starts, we respond and bring it to under control, but then what? Why does it sometimes stay on the map for days or weeks? Even if you can no longer see smoke and flames, it doesn't necessarily mean the fire is completely extinguished. A fire can continue to burn underground or can still be considered active even when flames and smoke are not highly visible. There are a number of steps we need to take so that when we call a fire out, it really is out. Firefighters will have to return a