Tactical Wildland Advisory & Support

Providing wildland fire consulting and training for agencies, Indigenous communities, industry, and private groups

*Strategic Response Canada functions as a private contractor without government status, collaborating under the rules of Alberta Wildfire.

SRC provides industry-leading wildfire advisory, specialized tactical training, and robust mitigation planning tailored to the complexities of Alberta’s diverse and evolving landscape. Grounded in the core pillars of preparedness, prevention, and response, we strengthen operational readiness across all tiers of wildfire management.

By bridging the gap between stringent agency standards and on-the-ground execution, we empower informed, high-stakes decision-making through both pre-season risk assessment and critical in-season operations. Whether delivering advanced suppression tactics, incident command training, or customized wildland hazard assessments, SRC ensures that agencies, industry stakeholders, and Indigenous communities possess the specialized knowledge and capacity required to mitigate risks and respond safely, decisively, and effectively.

FireSmart Risk Audit

Comprehensive site-level evaluations and FireSmart audits provide critical data to support agency and community wildland management planning.

Fuel Hazard & Land Management

SRC develops technical vegetation management and fuel land management plans designed specifically to align with local agency requirements and land manager strategic objectives.

Preparedness Plans

SRC supports wildland operational readiness and emergency planning for agencies, local communities, and industrial sectors.

Wildland Advisory & Strategic Oversight

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Wildland Risk Assessment

Site-level wildland risk appraisals, actionable FireSmart audits, tactical fire behavior insight, and decision-ready hazard mapping.

02

Wildland Behavior Analysis

Tactical readiness planning, operational response evaluations, integrated resource audits, wildland deployment strategy, and wildfire investigations.

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Wildland Egress Planning

Tactical wildland response planning, emergency egress & movement logistics, access strategy & evacuation protocols, and agency-standard field compliance.

Wildland Tactical Readiness & Prep Training

Expert Wildland Advisory and Training

FireSmart Risk

Wildland FireSmart Audits & Assessments

SRC delivers comprehensive site-level wildland hazard evaluations and detailed written recommendations to ensure full operational safety.

Wildland Analysis

Tactical Wildland Fire Assessments

SRC provides scientific fire behaviour modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic planning and proactive wildland risk management.

Readiness

Wildland Response & Crew Strategy

SRC supports wildland crew readiness, vegetation management strategies, and operational planning for high-risk areas and remote crews.

Physical Standards

WFX-FIT Exam Preparation

Specialized physical conditioning and simulation training designed to help candidates meet the rigorous WFX-FIT national standards.

Operations

Operational Wildfire Training

Hands-on training in fire suppression, equipment operation, and initial attack procedures focused on Alberta wildfire protocols.

Technical Skills

Pump & Hose Deployment Strategies

Advanced instruction on high-pressure pump systems, efficient hose lay techniques, and water management in complex terrain.

Certification

Wildland Chainsaw Operations

Comprehensive safety and falling training for wildfire response, following Enform and agency certification requirements.

Leadership

Incident Command System (ICS) Overview

Foundational ICS training for first responders to ensure seamless integration with provincial and federal incident management teams.

Aviation

Rotary-Wing Awareness & Safety

Critical safety protocols for working around helicopters, including marshalling, and ground-to-air communication standards.

Navigation

Compass & GPS Field Navigation

Practical skills in map reading, compass work, and Avenza mapping to maintain situational awareness in thick forest environments.

Community

Indigenous Wildland Stewardship

Capacity-building training for Indigenous communities to develop local wildfire response teams grounded in traditional ecological knowledge.

Human Factors

Fireline Safety & Decision Making

Critical instruction on LACES, fire entrapment avoidance, and maintaining safety under high-stress wildfire conditions.

Field & Training Gallery

Large SRC operational crew formation assembled for a training muster
Crew Muster & Training Formation
Close-up of active wildfire flame front used in field training scenarios
Field Fire Behavior Training
Close-up of a wildfire flame front with heavy smoke
Operational Wildfire Conditions