RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS 



The Forest Protection Branch is responsible fop forest pro- 

 tection under authority of the Forest Fire Prevention Act and for the 

 control of forest pests and diseases. 



The Air Service Branch operates and maintains a fleet of V5 

 aircraft to meet the flying requirements of the Department and occasional 

 special requirements of other Departments of Government of Ontario, 



Main f mictions of the Branch are:- 

 Fire Control Organization: - Staff distribution. Fire District Boundaries, 

 Fire Control Planning: - Development of instructions for preparation of 

 fire control plans. 



Fire Prevention: - Travel, fire and work permits. Removal of hazards. 

 Construction of fire guards. Warnings to the public of existing and 

 Impending fire danger. 



Fire Detection: - Towers and aircraft patrols. 



Fire Suppression: - Arrangements for emergencies, Moveflleiit of resources 

 including aircraft from region to region as required. 

 Training: - Staff and co-operating Woods Industries, 



Co-operation with: - Department of Transport, Railway Companies, Indian 

 Affairs Branch, Woods Operators, Tourist Camp Operators and other users 

 of the forest in preventing, reporting and suppressing fires. 

 Agreements with: - Municipalities and Woods Operators on lands under timber 

 license and railway lands covering all phases of forest fire prevention and 

 control. 



Communications: - Radio, telephone and teletype. 

 Transportation: - Aircraft, helicopters, vehicles, vatercraft. 

 Building and Improvement Projects: - Program for all of the Department. 

 Liaison with the Department of Public Works. Permanent records of all 

 Department establishments. 



