In this episode of The Minutes, Robert Wark, Division Chief of Administration and Community Emergency Management Coordinator with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, discusses the City of Thunder Bay's Emergency Management Program and the work that happens behind the scenes to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

With recent wildfires affecting communities across Northern Ontario, emergency preparedness and coordinated response efforts remain more important than ever.

This is Part 1 of 2. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming in the next few weeks, as the conversation continues.