Wildfire Contractors

Each year the BC Wildfire Service employs, in addition to its own personnel, the services of a variety of contractors.

Generally, wildfire response opportunities are posted on BC Bid between November and March, with contracts starting April 1 each year. 

All information regarding these competitions whether open or closed can be found on the BC Bid website. The advanced search function on the Find an Opportunity webpage can be used to find specific opportunities relating to the following:

All information regarding these competitions can be found on the BC Bid website; simply search for service opportunities under the ‘Forests – Fire Suppression’ product grouping.  All experience, certification and proposal requirements are detailed in each competition posting.

Fire Suppression Specialists

The BC Wildfire Service accepts proposals for the following services, usually from the beginning of March to the end of June each year.

• Danger Tree Blasting Services
• Fire Behaviour Specialists
• Fire Guard Planning / Ignition Planning / Line Locators
• First Nations Archeological and Heritage Assessments
• Forestry Specialists – for creek crossing location and mitigation, culvert installation, slope stability assessments, fireline location input, timber removal and decking expertise, danger tree management with heavy equipment
• Heavy Equipment Supervision / Equipment Branch Director

Other Fire Contracts

Unsolicited proposals to provide services to the Province in support of the BC Wildfire Service and not advertised on BC Bid should be sent to BCWS.ProcurementSupport@gov.bc.ca and will be reviewed as time permits.

General Contracting

The BC Wildfire Service also contracts non-emergency services, such as consulting and facilitation services. Those wishing to offer services not connected directly to fire operations are invited to contact their local fire centre or BCWS.ProcurementSupport@gov.bc.ca.

Vendor Portal Application

Vendor Portal is a platform that allows suppliers to manage their contracts, personnel, equipment, and groups independently. Additionally, equipment suppliers can electronically submit daily time reports through this portal.

Visit the Vendor Portal page.