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- Are you an experienced leader with strong operational management skills ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Logistics Supervisor to join our team in Sudbury. Apply by June 29. Learn more at gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?L…
- After successful suppression efforts by fire crews and significant rainfall, Timmins 9 is Under Control. Bucketing helicopters are supporting 13 ground crews as they patrol and action hot spots within the perimeter. Heavy equipment and the IMT have wrapped up their operations.
- The Incident Management Team in place at wildland fire Timmins 9 would like to remind the public that aircraft and drones must respect the NOTAM that remains in place in the area of this fire. See the map and details at ontario.ca/fireupdates and on NavCanada’s website.
- Thanks to Ontario FireRangers, aerial fire suppression teams & heavy equipment operators, Timmins 9 is Being Held at 3151 hectares. As the first group of fire crews are returning to their home bases, 4 new FireRanger crews & 6 type-2 sustained attack crews have arrived in Gogama.
- An updated implementation order is now in effect around active wildland fire Timmins 9 in the Timmins - Kirkland Lake District to ensure public safety and/or to ensure effective fire suppression. Details are available on our website: Ontario.ca/fireupdates
- Our crews continue to make excellent progress responding to wildland fire Dryden 13, located in the southern portion of Wabakimi Provincial Park. As of June 13, this fire is not under control and is currently measuring 14,100 hectares. Ontario.ca/fireupdates.
- If you plan on having a shore lunch this weekend, remember these 4 simple rules! Build the fire on bare soil or rock and out of the wind. Make sure the fire is away from flammable materials. Keep the fire small. Put the fire out. Visit Ontario.ca/fireprevention
- An updated implementation order is now in effect around active wildland fire Timmins 9 in the Timmins -Kirkland Lake District to ensure public safety and/or to ensure effective fire suppression. Details are available on our website: Ontario.ca/fireupdates
- Ontario FireRangers continue to establish & consolidate hose lines around the perimeter of Timmins 9, while heavy equipment crews are building control lines. Recent rainfall has contributed to reducing fire behaviour. This wildland fire has been remapped to 3,151 hectares.
- Weather stations track burning conditions across the Fire Region and help predict the likelihood of wildland fires throughout the province. Check our interactive map. lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/ForestFireInfo…
- Cochrane 5 is now under control at 135 hectares as of yesterday afternoon. We would like to thank all staff who had a hand in containing this wildland fire. Your efforts are recognized and appreciated. Photo provided by Josh Bonner, Crew Leader.
- To report a wildland fire in Ontario, call 310-FIRE (3473). To report a wildland fire south of the French and Mattawa Rivers, call 911. Your report should include: the wildland fire’s location, fire size and whether flames are visible, colour of smoke, fuel type.
