The document summarizes Ontario's support efforts during the 2009 forest fire season in British Columbia, which saw almost 1000 Ontario personnel provide over 21,500 person days of support over 67 days. It discusses specific fires like the Lava Canyon wildfire and Bull Canyon base camp. It also outlines best practices for emergency communications during a wildfire response, including assessing audience needs, using public meetings, news releases, local advisories, new media, and internal communications to keep all stakeholders informed.

1. Crisis Communications A Provincial Fire Ranger’s Perspective

3. Arrival at Kamloops, British Columbia Ontario Fire Rangers at Merritt Staging Camp

7. Ontario Fire Rangers burn-out at Lava Canyon Lava Canyon smoking!

8. What’s it like to fight a Wildfire in BC?

9. Emergency Communications

11. Who are you trying to reach? People Outside Area of Impact Emergency Response Staff People within Area of Impact BC Public Ontario Public Other Provinces Ranchers First Nations Wildfire Staff BC Provincial Staff

13. Public Meetings

15. Local Advisories

16. New Media

18. Fire Fighters in Camp (a captive audience)

19. Camp News