Last weekend, firefighters from Caslan, Colinton, and the Town of Athabasca participated in specialized training focused on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI-M) scenarios. Instructors from the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service, Athabasca County, and the Village of Boyle guided these fire service members through a range of operational tactics and techniques. The training addressed the unique challenges that arise when wildfires encroach on areas where forests and residential development intersect.
Events in places like Slave Lake, Fort McMurray, and Jasper have demonstrated the critical need for advanced WUI-M firefighting capabilities. The training covered the use of sprinklers, drop tanks, pumping operations, patrolling strategies, and specialized attack methods. These skills are essential for the fire service to effectively protect structures when a wildland fire threatens populated areas.
