NEWS
Recovery Support for Tsideldel First Nation
Tsideldel First Nation begins to rebuild the Siwash area after a devastating wildfire in summer 2023.
FNESS Drone Program Takes Flight
Announcing our new drone program that will serve as a way to help First Nation communities improve decision making through mapping.
Indigenous Fire Stewardship and Co-existing with Wildfire
The Gathering for Indigenous Fire Stewardship emphasized the urgent need for Indigenous-led approaches to land stewardship.
Registration open for 39th Annual BC Indigenous Firefighter Competition
We are thrilled to announce FNESS’s 39th Annual BC Indigenous Firefighter Competition, Training, and Banquet in collaboration with the 2024 FCABC Expo.
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 Babine and Tachet fire departments celebrated as they replaced outdated equipment from the 1990s that had long surpassed its prime.