Zone activity level

Zone activity levels refer to individual fire zones within fire centres. Zone activity levels are reported through regular status updates from fire centres. 

Level 1

• Low to normal fire activity; no additional resource support is anticipated
• Adequate resources to deal with anticipated fire demands
• Monitor and anticipate possible support for non-wildfire provincial emergencies
• Zone resources may be deployed to other zones, fire centres, and out of province

Level 2

• There is an increase in fire activity; zone resources are adequate to meet their demands
• Monitor and anticipate possible support for non-wildfire provincial emergencies
• Limited resources may be deployable to other zones, fire centres, or out of province

Level 3

• There is an increase in fire activity; zone may not be able to meet local resource demands
• Resources from other zones or fire centres may be requested to assist zone activity
• Long-term strategic planning becomes critical in determining what resources are needed where
• Zone staff on standby based on anticipated needs

Level 4

• The zone is experiencing a high level of fire activity
• Zone resources will need to be supplemented from other zones, fire centres and (or) type 2 crews
• Out-of-province resource requests for specific or critical resources may be required if provincial resource capacity is not able to handle fire demands

Level 5

• The zone is experiencing very significant fire activity, and (or) extreme fire behaviour; heavy demands on provincial and fire centre resources are occurring and anticipated to continue
• Resource capacity is supplemented with staff from Wildfire TEAMS, other ministries, the forest sector, fire departments, and type 2 or 3 resources