Firefighter training planned

Whitehorse residents may notice fire crews and equipment in Porter Creek, Copper Ridge, and Riverdale on Monday, April 27 from about 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Training exercises will be underway and are designed to simulate real-world situations for firefighters. The public is asked to give crews space to train safely.

The Whitehorse Fire Department is partnering with the Yukon Fire Marshal’s Office, volunteer fire departments, Yukon Wildland Fire Management, and other municipalities to enhance wildfire response capacity.

The focus of the training is on managing complex situations, specifically wildfires impacting communities to help crews be better prepared to respond.

This training also aligns with the wildfire response system in British Columbia, and could help improve how departments work together during mutual aid deployments.

The Whitehorse Fire Department is committed to protecting the city through collaboration, continued training, and preparedness.

Contact:
Matthew Cameron
Manager, Strategic Communications
City of Whitehorse
[email protected]
(867) 689-0515