Baumanis Timber Contracting deploys Type II and Type III contract crews to active wildfire incidents across British Columbia, Alberta, and Canada under mutual aid agreements. Since 2012, our SAFE-certified teams have provided reliable wildfire suppression support to the BC Wildfire Service, provincial agencies, and private landowners — available 365 days a year.
Our Wildfire Response Capabilities
- Type II Contract Crews — Dedicated, contract-assigned teams with certified crew leaders and squad bosses. Hose lay, mop-up, containment, hand line construction, and direct fire suppression on active fire lines.
- Type III Contract Crews — Contingency resources deploying on short notice for patrol, demobilization support, and supplementary suppression during peak fire season.
- Danger Tree Assessors & Fallers (DTA/DTF) — Certified personnel identifying and removing hazardous trees along fire lines, roads, and staging areas under WorkSafeBC standards.
- Structure Protection Coordinators (SPC) — Trained crews deploying SPU equipment to defend structures in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).
- Fireline Medics — Advanced First Aid, Wilderness First Responder (WFR), and EMR personnel integrated with ground crews for immediate medical response.
- High-Volume Water Delivery — Water tenders, portable pump systems, hose lay infrastructure, and engine support keeping suppression and protection systems supplied.
How We Deploy
Our contract crews operate under provincial and federal coordination. When a wildfire incident escalates, Baumanis mobilizes experienced personnel with the certifications, equipment, and field readiness required for immediate deployment. Crew members hold certifications including S-100 through S-300, ICS training, CAGC chainsaw competency, and BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) faller credentials.
We maintain year-round operational readiness — not just during fire season. Our crews deploy to wildfire incidents, prescribed fire operations, and post-fire rehabilitation projects across western Canada.
Certifications & Standards
Baumanis is SAFE certified through the BC Forest Safety Council. Our crews hold certifications including S-100 Basic Fire Suppression, S-185 Entrapment Avoidance, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), ICS-100/200, and WorkSafeBC compliance. All danger tree personnel are certified under BC Faller and CAGC-3 standards.