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8 THE DAVEY BULLETIN | September/October 2026 CANADA RAIL, UTILITY CREWS KEEP CLIENT OPERATIONAL avalanche warning indicator, and those trees also posed a risk to other infrastructure, like signals, propane tanks and the main track. As wildfi res grew, Davey Canada crews expanded their work area to stay ahead of the fi re and reduce potential hazards around CN's critical infrastructure. "This work showcases our ability to bring multiple divisions together and leverage a diverse range of talent, experience and specialized skill sets for every task," Roberts said. "The ability to bring the right people, resources and capabilities together to safely overcome these challenges highlights the depth of Davey's organization and the value of our approach." As of Sept. 1, Davey Canada's rail division was organizing day-to-day CN operations as wildfi res continued burning, along with handling CN crew and customer communication and running rail protection coordination with CN personnel. "There are so many hazards to be aware of with this kind of work, like driving to the work location, working in an avalanche area, crews working above and below each other, working in an active wildfi re zone, managing dangerous and hazardous trees and handling extreme heat conditions," Roberts said. "I am especially proud of our team for their quick response and adaptation." MISSION As wildfi res blazed throughout Canada, sending smoke to neighboring communities and into the U.S., crews from the Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, were on scene serving their client, Canadian National Railway (CN). "From daily risk assessments to managing multiple high-hazard conditions, including an active wildfi re, scaling rock faces within an avalanche area, working alongside an active railroad and operating within limited track time, this project required strong coordination, adaptability and expertise," Jon Roberts, general foreman, Rail division, Davey Canada, said. Crews from Davey Canada's Rail division, supported by Canada Utility employees, have been responding to the British-Columbia-based Ainslie Creek Fire, which was discovered July 4 and classifi ed as out of control as of August 21. Crews had been on site since early July. As many as 13 employees at a time worked along CN railways. They have focused on removing hazardous trees and vegetation on the ground and on slopes, providing a safer work environment for CN crews, protecting CN infrastructure and help- ing minimize potential impacts to rail operations. Many trees had fallen onto CN tracks, which is an Davey Canada protects CN assets due to wildfi re damage. Employees on the job include Jon Roberts, Tammy Roberts, Kurt Blackmore, Lorne Roach, Paul Dumas, Tyrone Peters, Miguel Peters, Corbin Easton, Ross Raines, Chantal Dueck, Derek Scaife, Drake Scaife and Matthew Hall. As of late August, over 500 active wildfi res had been reported throughout Canada. THE CLIENT'S EXPERIENCE: Davey's response time was immediate and urgent, and their communication was thorough and concise. This is an extremely diffi cult area in terms of work time, access to location, diffi culty of cuts, cross loading and complexity – with infrastructure below needing to be protected. Their work has been far above my expectations. Adam Knorr S&C Supervisor Canadian National Railway Company

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