Night Vision
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As wildfire season kicks off in B.C., coveted night-vision helicopter goes to AlbertaAccording to North Shore Rescue, the aircraft owned by Talon Helicopters has been in the neighbouring province since April 1 in a multi-month day deal with Alberta Wildfire.FireMay 3, 2023
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Why B.C. isn’t using ‘groundbreaking’ night-vision technology to fight wildfires"The technology, approved by Transport Canada, includes having trained pilots wear night vision goggles and fly a specialized helicopter that has light-sensitive gauges."FireAug 18, 2022
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Tragic end to search for missing Ontario snowshoer on B.C.’s North Shore MountainsThe woman in her 20s went missing Thursday afternoon in the St. Mark's Peak area of Cypress.CanadaJan 15, 2021
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North Shore Rescue accidentally finds lost hikers on first-ever night-vision test flightThursday's rescue was the 146th NSR has conducted this year, setting a new all-time record for annual call outs.TechDec 24, 2020
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‘This will save lives’: North Shore Rescue gets green light for night-vision goggles"This is going to make calls safer for not only the responders, but also for the people that we're rescuing," said search manager Mike Danks.CanadaDec 11, 2020
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B.C. Wildfire Service to test night-vision goggles near PentictonThe wildfire service says the testing will take place Monday and Tuesday, and will help decide if using night-vision goggles is worth pursuing.Jul 5, 2020
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Eagle Bluff wildfire now 2,260 hectares, crews test new night-vision techAbout 250 properties remain under an evacuation alert, and a smoky skies advisory is in place for the region.Aug 9, 2019
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