The Britannia Fire Department (BFD) supported wildfire suppression efforts in northern Saskatchewan on July 11 after a request by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.
A six-person team, four from BFD and two from St. Walburg and District Fire Rescue, took three vehicles to the front lines. Crews are near Jans Bay, installing sprinkler systems to protect the community.
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They partnered with Wildcat Fire Services and Meadow Lake Fire, which sent three members to assist.
The teams also worked to protect a cabin down a nearby grid road before shifting to Pine Ridge Bible Camp.
While some crews remained at the camp, others tackled spot fires along a newly-cut fire line.
Soon after, crews pushed deeper into the forest to protect assets for Mistik Management Ltd.
Despite rough terrain, they managed to get to the location where rain helped calm the area after a battle with spot fires.
The team continues its deployment in support of firefighting efforts.
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