*Please ensure you have submitted all documents and updated certifications by

June 15, 2023

single resources must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Current accreditation with a Faller certification acceptable to the Board in BC (CAGC Level III, BC Faller, BCWS)

• Demonstrable experience (in the form of a resume, logbook, references) in various timber types in BC

• Previous experience working in a wildfire environment or other forest condition

• current s-100 or s-100a

• previous completion of s-185

• 4x4 truck with model year newer than 2017

  or

• which has a current provincial inspection decal

  and

• has matching, E-rated tires

• Own all tools and consumables according to BCWS requirements (see below)

Highly preferred qualifications:

• Experience as a wildland firefighter

• Certified Danger Tree Assessor (Wildfire module)

• OFA Level 1 with Transport Endorsement

minimum equipment and supplies:

• One CSA approved hard hat complete with one pair of helmet-mounting ear muffs - CSA Standard Z94.2, and face protective visor;

• Two pair of work gloves;

• One pair of CSA certified safety eyewear;

• Personal First Aid equipment including 2 compress dressings;

• Footwear appropriate for the work conditions, with coverage above the ankle;

• Flame-Resistant faller pants with a minimum TCS of 3600; and

• Flame resistant clothing that meets CAN/CGSB 155.22-2014, CAN/CGSB 155.22-97, or NFPA 1977 standards, and the following:

  1. The flame-resistant clothing may be in any colour other than red;

  2. High Visibility Apparel must be compliant for monitoring faller location, working around heavy equipment and helicopter suspended loads; and

  3. Clothing must have tags proving they meet one of these standards for monitoring inspections.

• 1 handheld radio(s) programmed to BC Wildfire Service frequencies;

• 1 vehicle mounted radio programmed to BC Wildfire Service frequencies;

• 4 x 4 vehicle(s) to transport personnel, equipped with radio frequencies for resource road travel;

• One Day Pack/Fire Line Pack;

• Camping gear including sleeping bag, mattress, and tent;

• Global Positioning System capable of uploading waypoints as a GPX file or phones with Avenza maps and QR code reader.

• Two (2) CSA approved chainsaws with a minimum 70-cc displacement engine; bar suitable for the average diameter timber on the worksite (minimum 24-inch) with functioning chain brake, spark arrestors and full wrap handlebar;

• Gas and oil containers with enough fuel and oil for the days’ work;

• Necessary tools including axe appropriate to the timber, wedges, saw tools, files;

• Adequate supplies to mark stumps in the field (if not using chainsaw);

• Adequate supply of other field marking tools (i.e. 4 Orange and 2 Lime Green flagging tape, and/or Fluorescent Orange and Green spray paint); and

• Two 4 (four) inch compress dressings as part of personal First Aid kit.

• A complete set of the current “Wildland Fire Safety Module Field Cards (FS 502 B);

• Adequate supply of the “Wildfire Danger Tree Assessment” documentation field cards (FS502 C and/or FS 502 D) or equivalent form for documenting assessments;

• 4 rolls of Yellow/Black “No Work Zone” flagging tape;

• 6 rolls of Orange/Black “Danger Tree” flagging tape;

• Adequate supply of other field marking tools (i.e. 4 Orange and 2 Lime Green flagging tape, and/or Fluorescent Orange and Green spray paint).

fallers please note:

As a matter of both courtesy and good planning, we ask that fallers accept placement on only one list per Fire Zone. (Zone Map Here).

Loki Tree has deployment offices for DTA/DTF resources in the following locations:

• Kootenay Lake Fire Zone (N7)

• Salmon Arm Fire Zone (K4)

We recognize that there are other contractors with a BCWS standing arrangement and we recognize that Fallers will want to maximize their chances of deployment.

If you are applying to be on our list, please ensure you are not on any other contractors’ lists in these specific Fire Zones.

fallers can expect to receive an equipment inspection at time of deployment