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Aviation and Forest Fire Management

 

Overview

The Ministry of Natural Resources uses aviation, forest fire management and emergency response expertise and resources to protect the people of Ontario and our natural resources.
 
 

REPORT A FOREST FIRE!

 

How to report a forest fire

What to Report:
- exact location
- condition
- fuel type & size

West Fire Region:
1-888-284-3473

East Fire Region:
1-888-863-3473

For more information about protecting your home and community from wildfire, contact your local fire department or Ministry of Natural Resources, Fire Management office.

 

DID YOU KNOW...

 

Ontario initiated its air service in 1924, making it the longest established, continuous flying government air service in the world, outside the military. 

 

Learn more about the history of our air service, waterbomers and bush flying.


The Ministry’s Aviation and Forest Fire Management (AFFM) forest fire, turbo beaver, fire management headquartersprogram coordinates forest fire detection, monitoring, suppression and public information and education services for Ontario.

 

AFFM also provides aviation services for the Ontario government and leads emergency management planning and response for natural hazards such as forest fires, floods, erosion, dam failures, unstable soils and bedrock, droughts and oil and gas emergencies. 

 

 

 

 

Aviation and Forest Fire Management Services Include:

 

  • personnel and resources necessary for managing forest fires
  • fire prevention and detection
  • policy development and strategies
  • aviation administration
  • flight and maintenance crews and equipment to support forest fire management
  • specialized aviation services, including non-scheduled air transport for all government ministries and agencies
  • co-ordination of emergency response planning

 

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