Initial attack crews are often the first to respond to a wildfire. Due to the quick and effective response of this 3 to 4 person crew, approximately 94 per cent of all new wildfires in B.C. are suppressed.
Initial attack crews respond to new fires quickly using vehicles and aircraft. Crews are:
-Strategically placed based on fire danger
-Independent and mobile (crews are deployed with 1-3 days of supplies and gear)
-Flexible and adaptive (can also be deployed to larger, complex incidents)
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