Wildfire Season Safety

Each province may have specific requirements on wildfire prevention and preparedness plan that organizations need to comply with (check the Resources section below). For example, the British Columbia Energy Regulator (BCER) recommends companies review their emergency management plans for wildfire preparedness to identify gaps in planning and improve site-level readiness. According to the BCER, actions to consider include:

• Reviewing asset locations and where structural protection units (SPUs) are available and may need to be deployed.
• Having sufficient on-site water supplies to provide structural protection from fires for a minimum of 24 hours—obtain water use and storage authorization if needed.
• Ensuring sufficient area beneath and around any flare stacks is free of combustible materials and vegetation. Inspect all flare equipment to prevent ignition hazards such as liquid carryover or burning cinders in surrounding areas.
• Following provincial FireSmart recommendations to improve vegetation management around critical sites to the extent allowed within permits.
• Reviewing staff safety plans, evacuation protocols and designated muster areas.