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The Forest Fire Protection Centre opened in 1986 and is located in Gander, NL. It is operated by the Eastern
Region of the Regional Ecosystem Management Division, Department of Natural
Resources.
The Facility has a Two-Fold Purpose:
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Regional Forest Fire Control Centre - Coordinates communications and
assignment of resources between forest fires occurring in Eastern Region
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Provincial Forest Fire Equipment Bank - Responsible for purchasing,
maintaining, storing and distributing most equipment used for the suppression of
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Responsibilities of the Forest Fire Protection Centre:
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Regional Forest Fire
Co-ordination |
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Helitack Crew |
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Dispatch of Aircraft for Forest Fire Suppression |
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Equipment acquisition, transfers, and maintenance |
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Provincial Hose Processing Facility |
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Meeting and training facilities |
Helitack Crew
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The Forest Fire Protection Centre serves as a base for a regional Helitack
Crew. This two person crew responds to forest fire reports in the central
part of the Eastern Region; generally within Forest Ecosystem Management
Districts 4, 5, 6 and 8. The crew also has access to a fire truck to respond to
fires in and around the Town of Gander and Gander International Airport.
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Aircraft
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There are three types of Aircraft based in the Eastern
Region for Forest Fire Suppression:
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Three Canadair CL-215’s (Water Bombers)
Locations:
- 1 at St. John's
- 2 at Gander |
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One Cessna 337 Skymaster (Spotter Aircraft),
located at Gander |
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Two Bell 206L Long Rangers (Helicopters)
Locations:
- 1 at St. John's
- 1 at Gander
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Staff
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Staff positions include:
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One Conservation Officer III |
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One Forest Ranger II |
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One Equipment Repair Technician |
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Two Clerk Typist III’s (Dispatchers) |
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Five Conservation Officer I's |
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One Radio Maintenance Technician |
Provincial Hose Processing Facility
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has state of the art machinery where hose is cleaned, tested, repaired and
packaged for storage and shipment. Any length hose up to 6 inches in diameter
can be repaired. The Newfoundland and Labrador Hose Processing Facility is an
economical alternative to the costly replacement of fire hose and couplings.
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Contact Us
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Department of Natural Resources
Forest Fire Protection Centre
800 Marix Blvd.
P.O. Box 2222
Gander, NL A1V 2N9
Tel: (709) 256-1466
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