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 Fighting Forest Fires |
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A dry forest, some hot weather, and high winds: all it takes to set off a raging fire in these conditions is a lightning strike or a careless camper. Every summer, forest fires threaten people, property and valuable timber in Canada. But we've learned to combat these fires with a combination of scientific research, new inventions and old-fashioned courage. From lookout towers to water bombers to remote sensing that predicts fire, Canada has long been a world leader in the technology of fighting forest fires. |
  Educational activities about Fighting Forest Fires |
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 Operation Green Forest demonstrates how rangers, pilots and district headquarters stay on top of forest fires. (Radio; runs 4:37) |
 During a scorching B.C. summer, drivers are warned against triggering forest fires. (TV; runs 4:07) |
 Rookie firefighters learn how to parachute into Saskatchewan's most serious forest fires. (TV; runs 26:11) |
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 Airplanes have long been the weapon of choice to combat forest fires. (TV; runs 2:46) |
 Bob McDonald visits a university lab that uses a wind tunnel to experiment with forest fire behaviour. (Radio; runs 11:28) |
 A Quebec conservation society can position firefighters where fires are likely to start. (TV; runs 3:07) |
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 Rather than killing a forest, flames can rejuvenate treed areas by allowing for new growth. (TV; runs 2:50) |
 Fire lookout stations in Alberta are networked by solar-powered satellite uplinks. (TV; runs 2:06) |
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8 Additional Clips about Fighting Forest Fires
