CWS Facts
This manual is used most often for finance and administration.
What is the Greenbook?
The main ingredient in guacamole.
What is an avocado?
These people support BCWS during fire season.
What are CORE TEAMS?
This type of fire spreads through the canopy and is difficult to control
What is a crown fire?
The most fought over gift at the CAFC Xmas party?
What is the Fisherman?
Probably the most said acronym in CWS during fire season
What is DTR?
Bazinga!!!
What is the Big Bang Theory?
2 things you need to do when in line for a meal at camp?
What is wash your hands and sign in on meal sheet?
This species often benefits from post-fire regrowth in Boreal Forests.
What are moose?
Of all the current CAFC employees, I have worked for BCWS the longest
Who is Darren Wilkinson? start date 1989
CWS area commonly referred to.
What is the bull pen?
Song inspired by a bank teller having a crush on country star, Dolly Parton's, husband.
What is "Jolene"?
I'm the first section you check in with when arriving at a fire camp.
What is Plans?
This town was nearly entirely destroyed by wildfire in 2021.
Where is Lytton, BC?
These managers started out as crew members
Who is Darren, Brian, & Matt?
Won the last place prize in 2025 Hockey Pool.
Who is Shayla?
A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker in this country.
Where is Chile?
Used to calculate the total cost of an incident or project when the line item in question is also being costed at the response centre or provincial level.
What is shadow cost?
This numbered line often indicates a ridge of high pressure.
What is the 570 height line?
CAFC had this many fires in 2025 a)54 b)120 c)207 d)99
What is 120?
CAFC CWS does this but it is not a CWS role.
What is Aviation?
In early 2025, Canada faced escalating tariffs from this country.
What is the United States?
The recommended weekly fee for a fire camp location on residential land.
What is $250/week?
This fire located in North-Eastern BC became the largest in Provincial History.
What is the Donnie Creek fire?
At 22,883.42 ha, this fire was the largest in CAFC in 2025.
What is the C51880 in the Dean Complex?