Cranbrook firefighters and B.C. Wildfire Service crews came together this week for a hands-on day of cross-training aimed at strengthening their response to wildfires.
The joint exercise, held Wednesday, April 8, brought members of the Cranbrook Fire Department and the B.C. Wildfire Service together to share tactics, review crew roles and get familiar with each other’s equipment. The goal: improve co-ordination during wildland and wildland-urban interface fires.
Beyond the technical training, officials say relationship-building was a key part of the day.
Strong working connections between agencies can make a critical difference during emergencies, when seamless communication and trust are essential.
The session wrapped up with wildfire personnel getting hands-on experience in structural firefighting, giving crews from both agencies a broader understanding of each other’s work.
“We’re proud of the collaboration and dedication shown by everyone involved in keeping our community safe.”
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