New Docu-Series Wildfire on Knowledge Network
byWildfire is a new five-part documentary series premiering on Knowledge Network at the end of April. With unprecedented footage from BC’s worst wildfire season on record, the compelling series takes viewers behind-the- scenes, providing an in-depth and educational exploration of the cutting-edge tactics used by the highly trained frontline workers of BC Wildfire Service.
Wildfire Documentary Series on Knowledge Network
Wildfire follows the British Columbia’s elite first responders of wildfire as they combat the rising threat of today’s modern mega-fires, from initial attack crews to specialized air attack, parattack, and rapattack teams, as well as the last remaining all-Indigenous unit crew in the province.
Throughout the series, the resilience of those affected by the devastation is highlighted, showcasing the strength and determination of communities as they rally together to face the challenges posed by the fires and rebuild in the aftermath.
With over 2.84 million hectares of forest and land burning in the record-breaking 2023 season, Wildfire features firsthand the magnitude and scale wildfires have had on communities, and continue to have. Exploring the newest insights into fire behaviour and highlighting Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices continuing to shape wildfire management, the series shows viewers the latest prevention strategies in action.
Wildfire was created by Optic Nerve Films’ Kevin Eastwood and CK9 Studios’ Simon Shave and Clayton Mitchell, both former wildland firefighters. Although the BC Wildfire Service rarely grants filming access, an exception was made given Simon and Clay’s firefighting experience and Kevin’s history with sensitive storytelling.
“We’re deeply honoured that the BC Wildfire Service trusted us with this idea,” said series Co-Directors and Producers, Simon Shave and Clayton Mitchell. “Wildfire isn’t just about dramatic footage. We wanted to unlock the human stories of not only those affected, but those fighting the infernos who are so often also personally impacted. It was incredible to witness the power communities can have when they rally together during loss and disaster.”
The new documentary series airs at 8:00pm Pacific on Tuesdays from April 29, 2025 to May 27, 2025 on Knowledge Network, streaming free across Canada online and on the Knowledge app.
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