After some tense moments last week with the fire near Leaf Rapids, Mayor Colleen Smook reported on Friday’s wildfire update that firefighting crews were successfully containing fire number 61 north of Thompson.

 

While air planes and helicopters are dropping water on hot spots and moving fire crews around, Smook talks here about other equipment received recently.

 

"Thompson Fire and Emergency has been receiving some Value Protection Equipment ordered during the first week of the fire. It includes new pumps and Value Protection Trailer that contains hoses, nozzles and other equipment to help protect our structures.”

 

She added that sites identified for the placement of hoses and sprinklers have all been mapped out.

 

That work began over two weeks ago with the help of Thompson Fire and Emergency Services, the Office of the Fire Commissioner, Manitoba Wildfire Services, the Emergency Measures Organization and other experts.

 

The hoses have been placed on the identified properties and the sprinklers will be attached if and when needed.