Conducting thorough mop up and patrol

No matter the size of the wildfire, every stage of response is important. Thorough mop up and patrol ensures the safety of crews and communities and enhances recovery efforts.
Coral Tallen, an Initial Attack Crew Leader with the Cariboo Fire Centre, explains the importance of mop up and patrol in ensuring wildfires are fully extinguished before they are called Out. She and her crew members demonstrate the intricacies and effort required to ensure that there are no pockets of heat left anywhere in the burn area.