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Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes

Two-week work cycles. Shifts that can last up to 18 hours. Sleeping in tents or gymnasiums far from home. Dangerous and unpredictable work environments.

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Canadian firefighters battle mental health challenges atop deadly wildfires

Two-week work cycles. Shifts that can last up to 18 hours. Sleeping in tents or gymnasiums far from home. Dangerous and unpredictable work environments. Those are the working conditions for many wildland firefighters across Canada.

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Wildland firefighters battle mental health

Two-week work cycles. Shifts that can last up to 18 hours. Sleeping in tents or gymnasiums far from home. Dangerous and unpredictable work environments.

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Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes - BC News

Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes - BC News
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Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes

With climate change expected to worsen wildfires in the future, some firefighters say gruelling labour conditions and associated mental health challenges are taking a toll on the workforce.

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