Standards

Standards allow for the smooth mobilization of resources across the country and internationally in times of need. Standards help to ensure that resources are compatible, functional and integrate easily onto the receiving agency's system.

Data Standards allow for the efficient sharing of wildland fire data across agencies and the use and analysis of this data in national wildland fire planning, operations and research.

The Canadian Physical Performance Standard for the Exchange of Wildland Firefighter Type 1 (WFPAT1) is a valid job-related physical abilities standard used to determine whether an individual possesses the physical abilities necessary to meet the rigorous demands encountered while managing wildland fires.