Fired Up for the Future

It’s the same property he oversees as vice president of Operations for Pursuit Banff Jasper Collection, the hotel’s owner and operator..

“A fire of this magnitude in your own hotel is very tough to see and experience,” recalls Back. “But that doesn’t mean you think twice about breaking through a door or ripping down a ceiling. We had to attack the fire and make sure it didn’t take over the entire building.”

Finally, with peace of mind knowing the fire was out and guests were safe and accommodated, crew members left the scene to get some well-deserved rest. Back removed his fire helmet and turned his attention to the rebuild ahead.