07/17/2026
🚒🌲 We are proud to partner with the Town of Labrador City and its Fire Department on the purchase of a new Wildland Structural Protection Unit.
This important investment strengthens wildfire preparedness in Labrador West and helps protect our communities, critical infrastructure and the people who call this region home.
Thank you to everyone involved in making this important addition possible. ❤️
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🚒🌲 Nous sommes fiers de nous associer à la Ville de Labrador City et à son Service des incendies pour l’acquisition d’une nouvelle unité de protection structurale contre les feux de forêt.
Cet important investissement renforce la préparation aux feux de forêt à Labrador Ouest et contribue à protéger nos collectivités, nos infrastructures essentielles et les personnes qui font de cette région leur chez-soi.
Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont participé à rendre cet important ajout possible. ❤️
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭
The Town of Labrador City is proud to announce the addition of a new WASP Wildfire Structural Protection Unit to the Labrador City Fire Department’s emergency response equipment, made possible through a partnership with Rio Tinto IOC
As wildfire risks continue to impact communities across our region, this investment significantly enhances our ability to protect homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and other valued community assets.
The trailer is equipped with specialized wildfire protection equipment, including portable pumps, sprinklers, fire hoses that can be rapidly deployed to support with structure protection threatened by wildfire. This equipment provides the Labrador City Fire Department with a valuable tool for immediate response, allowing crews to quickly establish structure protection systems and support fire suppression efforts.
A special thank you goes to the supplier of the unit WASP Wildfire out of Kelowna BC, who, after learning that Labrador West was once again facing the threat of wildland fires, went above and beyond to help our community. Rather than relying on traditional shipping methods, the supplier personally drove the trailer from British Columbia to Labrador City to ensure it arrived as quickly as possible. This remarkable act of generosity and commitment exemplifies the spirit of collaboration that helps communities prepare for and respond to emergencies.
This contribution further strengthens the longstanding mutual aid agreement between the Town of Labrador City and IOC, enhancing our collective preparedness and ability to respond to emergencies that may impact the region.
The Town of Labrador City extends its sincere appreciation to IOC for partnering on this important initiative and to everyone involved in bringing this critical wildfire protection resource to our community. Together, we are strengthening our preparedness and helping protect the people, properties, and infrastructure that make Labrador West home. 🚒🌲❤️