On Friday, May 8, 2026, Metro Vancouver is hosting its fifth annual wildfire workshop.
Wildfire risks continue to escalate due to climate change and other factors, and many organizations play a role in regional wildfire management. Effectively dealing with this increasing complexity means fostering connections and continuously working to improve our collective knowledge, capacity, and collaboration.
Workshop topics (Speakers and topics TBC):
- 2025 Wildfire season retrospective and 2026 seasonal update
- What “coexisting with wildfire” means in BC
- Lessons from the frontlines: Wesley Ridge Wildfire & Mount Underwood wildfire responses
- Technology and communication tools to enhance response
- Role of Indigenous cultural knowledge and prescribed fires
- Mental health and resilience among firefighters/responders
Previous years’ events were attended by representatives of fire departments, First Nations, emergency program coordinators, wildfire services, and others both from Canada and abroad.
Date and time: Friday, May 8, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
