Sprinklers are used to protect structures from wildfire during wildland-urban interface events across Canada. Traditionally, standard forestry equipment has been used in conjunction with impact sprinklers. FPInnovations is reviewing common practices and equipment used during sprinkler deployments, in Canada, to determine if they are the most appropriate for community structure protection, or if alternative approaches should be considered.
This case study documents the steps a lodge owner took to protect his structure and how private citizens, wildfire, and municipal fire agencies worked collaboratively during the West Babine River fire that occurred in August 2018.