Wasp Wildfire

15/01/2026

Wildfires are among the most economically destructive hazards globally, and the true costs are rising.

A recent Wildfire Today article highlights new findings from the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)showing that wildfires burned 390 million hectares worldwide in 2025, nearly the size of the EU.

The UN warns that wildfire costs are often concentrated where assets are insured, not where impacts are greatest. When uninsured and long-term impacts are included, total wildfire losses in 2025 may exceed USD 250 billion.

As UNDRR head Kamal Kishore notes, disaster data often focuses on direct impacts and misses the full, long-term consequences for communities and ecosystems.

Understanding the full cost of wildfire is critical to building resilience.

You can read the full article in Wildfire Today by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/waspwildfire

13/01/2026

Wildfire risk looks different for every property.

That’s why at WASP Wildfire, we offer scalable protection solutions to fit different budgets and property sizes, from simple gutter-mount sprinkler systems for individual homes, to pump packages for smaller commercial properties, and fully equipped SPU Trailers designed to protect entire communities and large commercial sites.

Planning ahead now can make all the difference later. Contact us today to get a quote that fits your needs.

08/12/2025

New UBC Okanagan research led by doctoral student Ladan Tazik shows wildfire spread is far more unpredictable than current Canadian fire models assume.

Using advanced computer-vision tools, including the Segment Anything Model, Tazik tracked how flames actually move and found they often spread faster and far less consistently than models predict, especially on slopes. Even burns under nearly identical conditions behaved differently.

The study highlights the importance of refining fire behaviour models so they better reflect how wildfires move in real conditions.

Read the full study here: https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/8/10/384

28/11/2025

BC Wildfire Service has released its 2025 Wildfire Season Summary.
Although the season wasn’t as severe as the last two years, the numbers remain well above the 20-year average and highlight why wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and community-level protection continue to be so important in our province.

Here are a few key takeaways:
- 886,348 hectares burned in 2025 - this is slightly above 2021 (869,300 ha), but well below 2024 (1,081,159 ha) and the record-breaking 2023 season (2,896,204 ha).
- With a 20-year average of 508,000 hectares, 2025 remained well above normal.
- Lightning caused approximately 55% of wildfires, yet these fires were responsible for 87% of the total area burned.

Click on the link below for the full BC Wildfire Report.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/about-bcws/wildfire-history/wildfire-season-summary?

Photo courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service.

26/11/2025

Randy Cowling, President and CEO of WASP Wildfire, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Waldie to Vice President.

Michelle brings 22 years of experience in business operations and leadership, with a proven history of guiding teams, strengthening organizational systems, and supporting significant growth. In her previous role, she was an integral part of the leadership team overseeing 23 franchises and nearly $1 billion in annual mortgage volume. Michelle has also contributed her expertise to industry advisory boards for both CMHC and Genworth. Earlier in her career, she built a strong analytical foundation through roles supporting large-scale lending and operational performance.

Michelle’s depth of experience, commitment to excellence, and ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams make her a strong addition to the WASP leadership group. Her forward-thinking approach and dedication to customer-focused solutions will support WASP’s continued growth and help us strengthen the products and services that define our reputation.

Please join us in welcoming Michelle to the team!

10/11/2025

A big thank-you to the Red Sky Summit for inviting WASP Wildfire to attend this year’s event in San Francisco, California!

The Summit brought together outstanding speakers and industry leaders who shared valuable insights on wildfire prevention, innovation, and emergency management.

06/11/2025

A recent article from The Globe and Mail highlights a major gap in efforts to protect businesses from wildfires, noting that most wildfire preparedness guidelines focus on homes, not commercial properties.

At WASP, we have the expertise and capacity to help organizations across Canada. From wineries and farms to resorts and large-scale industrial operations, we work with all types of businesses to strengthen their wildfire protection and preparedness strategies.

Now is the perfect time to re-evaluate your business protection plan. Whether that means assessing your infrastructure, enhancing sprinkler coverage, or developing a proactive response strategy, our team is here to help you be ready.

Contact us today to learn how WASP can help your business prepare for wildfire season.

Read the full article, titled “Gap in efforts to protect businesses from wildfires, expert says” by visiting our LinkTree here - https://linktr.ee/waspwildfire

Your trusted partner in wildfire protection.

31/10/2025

WASP ranks #15 in British Columbia’s Top Growing Companies.

For seven years, Report on Business has ranked Canada’s Top Growing Companies based on three-year revenue growth, and this year marks the launch of their first-ever provincial rankings for British Columbia and Alberta.

The article highlights how we’re helping streamline wildfire response and offering homeowners accessible wildfire readiness in the face of growing threats, expanding our product line from our patented WASP Gutter Mount kits to equipment and trailers used by response teams across North America.

Read the full article through our Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/waspwildfire

Your trusted partner in wildfire protection.

24/10/2025

“A wall of water” protecting homes in Nova Scotia.

WASP is proud to be featured in the recent CBC article, “‘Wall of water’: How sprinklers are saving homes from wildfires.”

The story highlights Nova Scotia’s largest-ever sprinkler operation, in which hundreds of sprinklers protected homes by keeping them damp and slowing the spread of flames, successfully saving dozens of houses during the Long Lake wildfire.

The Structure Protection Units (SPUs) referenced in the article are our WASP SPU Trailers, fully equipped with sprinklers, hoses, pumps and other essential wildfire equipment. These units, along with our patented WASP Gutter Mount Sprinkler Brackets, which can also be seen in the video, played a key role in helping protect homes and communities across the province.

You can read the full article by clicking through our LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/waspwildfire

Images courtesy of CBC.

23/10/2025

Booth’s all set up at the 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference!

We’re proud to be part of an event dedicated to enhancing safety, emergency management, and community resilience across Indigenous communities.

If you’re here, come say hi at the WASP Wildfire booth!

15/10/2025

Did you know? We stock over 20 different styles, sizes, and lengths of hose, right here in our warehouse!

From wildfire to forestry to industrial applications, our team of experts can help you find exactly what you need to get the job done.

Contact us today to talk hoses, fittings, and everything in between.

06/10/2025

Another SPU trailer is ready to roll!

Our SPUs (Structure Protection Units) are rapid-deployment wildfire trailers trusted by fire departments and response teams across North America.

These trailers carry everything needed for fast, effective structure protection including pumps, hoses, sprinklers, and all the gear that makes a difference when it matters most.

Built tough and fully customizable, our WASP trailers are setting the standard for wildfire protection.