As wildfire season in Ontario begins, experts emphasize the need for training and opportunities for civilians, particularly in remote regions, to respond to wildfires. With over 475 wildfires recorded last year, concerns about increased frequency and intensity due to climate change grow. Jason Thistlethwaite, a University of Waterloo professor, notes the benefits of having local volunteers trained to create fire breaks and use available equipment. However, liability concerns have led to hesitance from responders and municipalities in promoting such initiatives, despite the potential advantages of a more mobilized community response.
Fighting wildfires is usually done by firefighters hired or contracted by Ontario or other provincial governments and in worse cases the Canadian Armed Forces help out.
Teaching volunteers how to create a fire break can help mitigate wildfire destruction. But responders have issued advice against it due to liability concerns.
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