Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Wawa District Fire Wall Map

Organization
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Author
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

ESRI Software
ArcGIS

Data Sources
Ministry of Natural Resources Natural Resource Values Information System

Description
A 80 x 100 inch version of this map printed on clear film is overlaid onto a Wawa District Map.  These maps are fastened to a wall size magnet board in the Fire Sector Response Office.  Fire staff is able to use various magnetic symbols (helicopters, lightning bolts, etc.) on the map in order to show the location of fires and what method of fire control they are going to use (helicopters, how many crews, etc.).  The map makes it easy to show where a fire has the potential to damage personal property or cause concern for public safety. They are also able to use erasable marker on the clear film.  The map gives a quick grid reference to where the fire is when the call comes in.  Staff is able to respond quickly and effectively, providing public safety.

Acknowledgements
Fire Staff and Wawa District Staff