For years, B.C. has relied on seasonal workers — many of whom are university students — to fight wildfires, but as wildfire seasons begin earlier and are prolonged due to the effects of climate change, some say there needs to be more effort to retain experienced wildfire fighters.
Why would BC spend $18-38 per hour on wildland firefighters when Public Safety Canada will give them soldiers for $0?
That’s all they get paid? No wonder they can’t retain them.