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The Globe and Mail - WASP ranks #15 among BC’s fastest-growing companies
WASP Wildfire ranked #15 on The Globe and Mail’s list of B.C.’s fastest-growing companies. The article celebrates businesses driving growth and innovation across the province, and we’re excited to be part of that story.
CBC - ‘Wall of water': How sprinklers are saving homes from wildfires
A recent CBC article highlights the important role of WASP SPU Trailers, wildfire protection equipment, and patented gutter-mounted sprinkler brackets in large-scale operations that helped protect homes during Nova Scotia’s wildfires.
CBC - Demand for respirators, sprinklers on the rise in Manitoba as wildfires worsen air quality
A CBC News article notes the growing demand for our patented WASP Wildfire Sprinkler Protection Kit as Manitobans protect homes and cabins from wildfires. Trusted by fire departments and homeowners, these kits are recognized for proven reliability and effectiveness.
Globe and Mail - WASP Wildfire recognized in the Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2025 ranking
This prestigious editorial ranking celebrates innovative Canadian businesses that demonstrate growth, ingenuity, and impact. We are proud to be one of the companies featured in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine, with an article highlighting WASP’s growth.
In photos – The Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Department has received a new mobile toolbox for wildfire and structure protection: the S.P.U. (Structure Protection Unit)
A fully-stocked WASP Wildfire SPU trailer is featured on Waterfront Media HFX, highlighting Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency’s rapid wildfire response capabilities.
Protect Your Home from Wildfires: The Ultimate Guide to Fire-Resistant Building Materials
WASP Wildfire Protection Kits are featured in the LA Times - In the article, Rebuilding After a Wildfire: Best Fire-Resistant Building Materials to Protect from Wildfires, the patented WASP Sprinkler Protection Kits were highlighted as a key defence in the fight against wildfires.
What Squamish learned from California's wildfires—and how it’s preparing now
Squamish joins the growing list of communities across North America recommending WASP Wildfire Protection Sprinkler Kits, recently recognized as a critical part of community wildfire defense in The Squamish Chief.
WASP Supports Limerick Fire Department’s Cancer Prevention Efforts
WASP is honored to be involved with the Limerick Township Fire Department’s campaign to protect firefighters from cancer-related risks caused by contaminated gear.
Fueling Resiliency: Why simple and effective fire prevention programs aren’t reaching everyone - Global News
Our WASP Guttermount Sprinklers have been featured in a recent article about wildfire prevention efforts in beautiful Banff, Alberta. As part of the FireSmart program, these innovative sprinklers are playing an important role.
BC Wildfire Posts Shetland Creek Fire Operational Update
Watch our WASP structure protection sprinklers in action in this BC Wildfire video update, highlighting how this equipment is used on the front lines to help protect structures from approaching wildfires.
BC Wildfire Posts Video of Structure Protection Set Up in Barkerville Historic Town
Check out this video posted by BC Wildfire to see how a WASP SPU, operated with the help of our Seneca crew, was deployed to support structure protection efforts and help save Barkerville.
Kelowna equipped with ‘game changer’ of a firefighting tool - Global News
Kelowna Fire Department’s new wildfire structure protection trailer, acquired from WASP Wildfire, is fully equipped to safeguard homes and can be rapidly deployed in high-risk situations.