Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, fire towers have been used as one of the series of tools used by ECC to detect wildfires, including smoke patrols, lightening detection, networks, weather stations, satellite base and public reporting. The industry standard for fire towers is moving away from having people work in isolation for safety reasons. However, fire towers are being used to house communications, equipment, and detection cameras. ECC is investing in remote camera networking to provide 360-degree coverage and operate 24 hours a day providing a proven and effective way to monitor new and ongoing fires. The camera detection network will be greatly expanded into the area of NWT where wildfires can be detected. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Jay MacDonald on Question 75-20(1): 2023 Enterprise Wildfire Management
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2024. See this statement in context.
Question 75-20(1): 2023 Enterprise Wildfire Management
Oral Questions
February 22nd, 2024
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