NEWS
Burn Awareness Week 2024: Learn how to prevent burn injuries
Burn Awareness Week 2024 takes place from February 4th to 10th with the primary focus of promoting awareness and prevention of flammable liquid burn injuries.
Winter Weather Tips
Read these winter weather tips to learn how to protect yourself during extreme cold weather conditions.
FNESS Newsletter ⎻ The Quarterly Responder ⎻ December 2023
The December 2023 issue of the Quarterly Responder is here! Read to learn more about the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) and see what we’ve been doing since our last newsletter in October 2023.
Winter Safety Tips for the Holidays
Essential winter safety tips to help you enjoy an accident-free holiday season! Learn how to safeguard your home, entertain safely, and care for yourself and others during the winter holiday. Read the full article and start practicing winter safety.
Empowering the Next Generation: FNESS Youth Fire Prevention Bootcamp Recap
We hosted another exciting Youth Fire Prevention Bootcamp in North Vancouver this fall. The two-day program was an immersive experience, introducing students to the dynamic world of firefighting and instilling invaluable skills that extend beyond the realm of emergency response.
Fortified and Fearless: New gear empowers and protects firefighters of the Lake Babine Nation
This fall, the Ft. Babine and Tachet fire departments celebrated as they replaced outdated equipment from the 1990s that had long surpassed its prime.
Exploring fire governance and wildfire preparedness in Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it (Tobacco Plains)
Recently, Tobacco Plains welcomed Dan Heaton, FNESS Regional Fire Services Officer, into their community to deliver Fire Governance information. The gathering’s turnout was strong with Chief and Council members participating both online and in person, along with the First Nation’s senior management and full-time Fire Chief.
Ulkatcho First Nation firefighters refine their skills
We recently engaged with the Ulkatcho First Nation Fire Department for a day of skill refinement. By the day’s end, the Ulkatcho First Nation Fire Department achieved impressive milestones.
Collaborative Structural Defense Planning with Stl’atl’imx communities
In November, our team was graciously welcomed into six Northern Stl’atl’imx communities: Tsal’alh, Xwisten, Xaxl’ip, Ts’kw’aylaxw, T’it’q’et, and Sekw’el’was. Our objective? To collaborate with local experts and initiate the framework for a new community Structural Defense Plan (SDP).
Ktunaxa Nation communities train to combat wildfires
In the Ktunaxa Nation, Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it (Tobacco Plains) and ?Aq’am have been forging a path towards self-reliance in the face of wildfires. This year, they’ve been on a journey acquiring skills and knowledge to protect their communities and preserve their traditions.