The Fight | Against Wildfires
The FightAgainst Wildfires
A Major Mission
SOPFEU’s mandate is to protect communities, infrastructure, and forests. To achieve this, we rely on a dedicated and expert team. Every day, these men and women work tirelessly to ensure we reach our objectives.
A Strong Team
SOPFEU is organized into specialized services that work together efficiently. Discover how these areas of expertise come together to protect communities.
Operational Objectives
SOPFEU has a significant mission. Our organization is structured and mobilized to achieve its goals.
Organizational Structure
SOPFEU’s command and operational structure is designed to ensure efficiency across Quebec’s vast territory.
Aerial Operations
With air tankers, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft, SOPFEU deploys a powerful aerial firefighting force.
Ground Operations
On the ground, SOPFEU’s wildfire firefighters and auxiliary personnel use various strategies and techniques to combat wildfires.
Meteorology Service
SOPFEU has weather stations across the territory and its own meteorologists. Their forecasts are crucial for preventing wildfires and developing firefighting strategies.
Telecommunications Service
Ensuring communication across the territory is a challenge. SOPFEU develops and maintains its own telecommunications system to ensure coordination and safety during operations.
Training Service
Wildland and vegetation fire suppression requires specialized skills. SOPFEU provides training for its personnel and partners.
Risk Mitigation Service
SOPFEU supports communities in their efforts to mitigate wildfire risks and become more resilient.
Research and Technology
SOPFEU continuously tests and integrates technological advancements to improve operational capabilities and performance.
Prevention and Communications Service
In addition to informing the public during wildfire season, SOPFEU runs prevention campaigns to reduce human-caused fires.
Science and Organizational Performance
Adopting best management practices is key to achieving optimal organizational efficiency.
Geomatics Service
Understanding the territory is essential for successful operations. SOPFEU benefits from the expertise of its own geomatics specialists, who support strategic decision-making.
Major Wildfire Incident Management Team
When a large-scale fire or multiple fires in the same area require a specific response, SOPFEU can rely on a dedicated team to coordinate suppression operations.
Partnerships
Agreements and partnerships are essential to ensuring an effective and coordinated response to the wildfire threat.
Infrastructure
SOPFEU has strategically located facilities across Quebec to support wildfire operations.
Equipment and Logistics
Wildfire management requires specialized equipment that is readily available wherever fires may occur.
Health and Safety
Health and safety are top priorities, and SOPFEU implements rigorous protocols tailored to extreme conditions.
Human Resources
SOPFEU ensures recruitment, training, and employee well-being to provide a stimulating work environment.
Information Technology
SOPFEU deploys customized technological solutions tailored to operational needs.
Finance
Optimizing financial resource management is essential to ensuring the sustainability of operations.