Media Safety


The B.C. Forest Service is committed to providing timely and accurate information about wildfire activity in British Columbia. Doing our job effectively means ensuring the safety all personnel within a fire site.

Please be aware that fire sites are restricted areas and as such, permission must be obtained prior to arrival. Please contact your local Fire Centre Information Officer to obtain access permission.

Your efforts to help ensure safe practices on the work site are appreciated.

Please review the following guides for information on media safety at a fire site: