NEWS
Join us in Kamloops for the 2024 BC Indigenous Firefighter Competition
Join us in Kamloops at our Annual BC Indigenous Firefighter Competition!
Emergency Preparedness Week 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week 2024 is May 5-11! The theme for the Province of B.C. is “Using technology before, during, and after emergencies.”
FNESS Newsletter ⎻ The Quarterly Responder ⎻ April 2024
The April 2023 issue of our newsletter, the Quarterly Responder is here! Read to learn more about us and see what we’ve been doing since our last newsletter in December 2023.
Wildfire and Flood Bootcamp inspires Indigenous youth at Gathering Our Voices 2024
Gathering Our Voices 2024 hosted in Victoria, BC, witnessed an exciting event as we hosted our first Wildfire and Flood Bootcamp for Indigenous youth.
Flood Preparedness: Proactive steps for protecting your home and family
Floods are unpredictable and potentially devastating natural disasters. While we cannot control when or where floods occur, we can empower ourselves by taking proactive steps to prepare for these emergencies.
Navigating Droughts: How water conservation can make a difference
Water conservation is always important and everyone’s responsibility. To learn more about what you can do to help prevent droughts, read our 10 water conservation tips for home.
Cathy MacKenzie Receives 2024 Lynn Orstad Award: Celebrating Women in Wildfire Resiliency
As an inspiring tribute to her unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to wildfire resilience, Cathy MacKenzie, a treasured member of FNESS, has been honoured as a recipient of the 2024 Lynn Orstad Award for Women in Wildfire Resiliency.
New water moving system to aid First Nation communities during wildfires and floods
Wildfires and floods are becoming more frequent and intense, and finding innovative ways to protect lives, property, and nature is crucial. One such innovation is the Large Volume Water Moving System designed to protect communities from both wildfires and floods.
New gear delivery for Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation Volunteer Fire Department
The Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation (Canim Lake) Volunteer Fire Department has some new gear!
Celebrating FireSmart Excellence and Spring Preparedness
Local FireSmart Representative Award goes to David Mckay from the Bridge River Indian Band. And learn how to prepare for spring.