Is it a top operational priority? A growing concern? Something that depends on the scene? Or still under-considered?

We’re curious how departments, municipalities, and responders are thinking about this. Let us know in the comments.

So we’re asking:
How important is toxic run-off control after a fire-related incident?

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Understanding how wildfire behaviour is changing is critical to preparing communities, protecting responders, and adapting the tools and tactics we rely on.

As fire seasons grow longer and fires more intense, response strategies have to evolve — prioritizing containment, protection, and firefighter safety when full suppression isn’t always achievable.

That’s why FireRein was built around a simple principle:
Effective fire suppression shouldn’t come at the cost of firefighter health.

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that innovation has a role to play in protecting those who protect us.

Paired with Eco-Gel™, a plant-based water additive designed with environmental responsibility in mind, it’s another tool for agencies looking to strengthen suppression and protection capability when conditions are challenging.

Want the Guardian + Eco-Gel overview? Send us a message.

That helps expand options beyond single-mission water bombers—adding flexibility when time, distance, or availability are working against you.

Preparation can’t wait until the smoke is in the air.
If you’re responsible for protecting land, infrastructure, or people, let’s talk now.

🔥 Smarter suppression
💧 Less water
🌱 Safer for ecosystems

Reach out to learn how Eco-Gel™ can support your wildfire readiness.

B.C. is heading into winter with dozens of “zombie fires” still burning underground—smouldering deep in peat and organic soils, ready to re-emerge in spring. These holdover fires make next season more unpredictable, harder to control, and more dangerous for crews and communities alike.

Climate volatility, aging infrastructure, and remote access challenges are colliding in ways that put communities at real risk. Emergency response is critical but long-term resilience matters just as much.

Thinking of everyone displaced and hoping for swift, meaningful support.

Now, the Canadian Armed Forces are being deployed to help stabilize water, sewage, and power systems — a step leaders say is long overdue.

This isn’t just about broken pipes. It’s about safety and dignity.

Prevention, decontamination, safer suppression tools, and early detection all work together. Protecting firefighters means protecting their future.

If your department isn’t talking about early screening yet, now is the time.