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Fire Chiefs Association of BC (FCABC) Education Summit

June 4, 2023 - June 8, 2023

FireSmart BC

The FCABC Annual Conference and Education Summit is a gathering of Fire Chief Officers from across BC to network and gain knowledge to better equip them in their position.

This conference offers a mix of association business, networking and over 30 educational sessions during the week. The FCABC Conference is a cost and time efficient way to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge base and broaden your fire service network.

All delegates who have attended the annual FCABC educational conferences have stated there is great value in attending, as they return with a better understanding of how to effectively manage and lead their fire departments.

The Conference also includes the BC Fire Expo which is the largest fire service expo in the Pacific Northwest with over 150 booths and outside displays from 100 exhibitors. This 2 day event is your best opportunity to see the latest in fire service equipment and technology and network with trades members.

Details

Start:
June 4, 2023
End:
June 8, 2023
Event Category:
Website:
https://fcabc.ca/members/conference/

Venue

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
273 Power St
Penticton, British Columbia V2A 7K9 Canada + Google Map
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LFR workshop purpose

The newly updated LFR workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist participants in becoming familiar with and implement all components of the FireSmart Canada Neighborhood Recognition Program (FCNRP). The training provided in this virtual workshop equips Local FireSmart Representatives with an understanding of current Wildland Urban Interface concepts and wildfire hazard assessments. It provides them with the tools and skills necessary to recruit and motivate volunteer community leaders, and mentoring abilities to work with self-organized groups of citizens as they plan and implement wildfire mitigations in their own neighbourhoods.

Target audience

  • Structural Firefighters
  • First Nations and local government staff who are implementing FireSmart initiatives within their communities using CRI funding
  • WUI Specialists (e.g. RPF’s, RFT’s, other land specialists with wildfire fire responsibilities)
  • Rural or urban planners/managers
  • Office of the Fire Commissioner
  • Emergency Management staff
  • Wildfire Management staff

This workshop is NOT intended for

  • Members of the public interested in learning about the FireSmart Program
  • First Nations and local government staff interested in learning about Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) funding and application process – to learn more about the CRI Program click here.

If you do not match the criteria for this workshop you are encouraged to take FireSmart 101 and reach out to an LFR in your community. LFR’s in BC are equipped to help communities get involved in FireSmart programs.