Don’t get Burnt - Be Fire Smart - Ep10 - Craig Wilson

The topic of fire can stir up a lot of emotions. Even more important to talk about it well in advance and help reduce some of the unknowns that can cause anxiety around fire. When we talk about fire we are not just focused on wildfire but also cultural burning and prescribed burning which is actually more in tune with nature and can serve as one of the three ways to prevent a fire on your farm or ranch. Talk about fighting fire with fire!

Today’s guest is Craig Wilson, Co-founder and Operations Manager, at Mammoth Forestry. Craig started his working life on oil rig platforms across two continents, then worked as a rappel fire-fighter and air-crewman in Australia and now has been calling the Peace region home since 2012 when he joined the BC Wildfire Service as a smokejumper.  Needless to say, Craig has had an experience or two with fire. Mammoth forestry is also delivering the Fire Smart program for the Peace River Regional District. Make sure you listen in on the full interview to learn how you can get a free home evaluation to help you protect your property from wildfire threats.

On this episode we are also giving a shoutout to Northline Equipment who can set you up with your farm equipment needs or help you fix the farm equipment you already have. Conveniently located in Pouce Coupe, give them a shout and they can help you out with all your equipment and equipment repair needs for your farm and ranch. 

Helpful Links around fire prevention and management:

https://prrd.bc.ca/firesmart/

https://firesmartbc.ca/

https://firesmartcanada.ca/

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air/air-pollution/smoke-burning/regulations/openburningregulation

https://firesmartbc.ca/farm-and-ranch-wildfire-preparedness/