The number of crew vacancies in B.C. Wildfire Service, per year. The wildfire service says vacancies were higher in 2022 as 85 positions were needed due to crew expansion. In 2017, there were 230 vacancies. In 2018, there were 220 vacancies. In 2019, there were 198 vacancies. In 2020, there were 138 vacancies. In 2021, there were 201 vacancies. In 2022, there were 321 vacancies. In 2023, there were 214 vacancies.