Title:
Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre 2020-21
Agreement Number:
CIFFC2021
Agreement Value:
$218,015.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 15, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is for on-going operational activities by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). The contribution will allow CIFFC to fulfill its mandate based on the activities below. CIFFC will provide operational forest fire management services to participating agencies through: 1. Gathering, analysis and dissemination of fire management information to ensure a cost effective sharing of resources; 2. Activity promoting, developing, refining, standardizing and providing services to participating agencies that will improve forest fire management in Canada; and 3. Sharing equipment, technical personnel and information and information intended to share and defray capital and operating costs related to wildland fire management in an effort to maximize program efficiency from national and provincial/territorial perspectives.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The Project will contribute to a more efficient fire management system for Canada, with particular emphasis on protecting the safety of Canadians, their property and communities. The Project will contribute to an efficient use of financial and human resources through sharing of wildfire management resources including but not limited to: aircraft, equipment and fire suppression crews, and the sharing of information (e.g. community evacuations, weather forecasts, predicted fire occurrences).
Location:
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, CA R3H 1A6
Reference Number:
115-2020-2021-Q2-09517
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Two or more departments or agencies are involved in the funding of and/or the awarding of a particular grant or contribution award.
Recipient's Operating Name:
Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre
Recipient's Legal Name:
CANADIAN INTERAGENCY FOREST FIRE CENTRE
Program:
Outreach and Engagement
Program Purpose:
To encourage and accelerate innovation via the dissemination of information; to maintain a sustainable and responsible development of Canada's natural resources via participation into engagement activities; to share best practices at home and abroad on clean, sustainable, efficient technologies and practices related to natural resources; and, to assist in the protection of our natural resources from pests, fire and other hazards.