Projects and Accomplishments

AIB Burn Program, ?aq'am Burn Plans, Kelowna Burn Program, Lil'wat Burn Program, Setekwe ER Prescription and Burn Plan, Junction Sheep ER Prescription and Burn Plan, Cranbrook Burns and Burn Boss Training, Kimberley Burns and Burn Boss Training, RDKB Burn Planning, Xwisten Burn Program, BC Hydro Site C Dam Wildfire Response Plan, BCWS S244 FEMO/FOBS, TREX Guest Instructor,

AIB Burn Program, ?aq'am Burn Plans, Kelowna Burn Program, Lil'wat Burn Program, Setekwe ER Prescription and Burn Plan, Junction Sheep ER Prescription and Burn Plan, Cranbrook Burns and Burn Boss Training, Kimberley Burns and Burn Boss Training, RDKB Burn Planning, Xwisten Burn Program, BC Hydro Site C Dam Wildfire Response Plan, BCWS S244 FEMO/FOBS, TREX Guest Instructor,

I support communities, First Nations, and governments to design and deliver effective prescribed fire projects, grounded in ecology, training, and cultural respect.

Below are some of the projects I’ve been trusted to lead or support: from community burns and fuel management to training and fire effects monitoring.

  • Wildfire burning in a forested area near residential houses, with smoke and flames visible among trees and dry brush.

    Community-Led Burns

    Developed burn plans and provided hands-on mentorship to support community-led prescribed fire initiatives. From planning through ignition, I worked closely with local crews to build capacity and ensure safe, culturally respectful burns. I have led 14 burns in the Burn Boss role since 2022 and many more prior.

    📍 Photo: Xwísten Burn – March 2024

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  • A classroom or conference room filled with people seated at tables, listening to a woman giving a presentation. The presentation slide on the screen reads 'Fire Behavior Characteristics' and includes bullet points about changes in fire behavior, with a background image of a wildfire.

    Training & Certification

    Delivered practical, scenario-based training to fire departments, Nations, and land managers across BC. From intermiediate fire behaivour and fire effects monitoring to ignition and firing operations. Focus is on real-world application, collaborative learning, and building confident burn teams.

    📍 Photo: Training Week with Kelowna Fire Department and Local Partners

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  • Four people in outdoor gear inspecting and taking notes on a marked area in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and mountains under a clear sky.

    Ecosystem Restoration

    Wrote the Ecosystem Restoration Prescriptions and Burn Plans to guide the use of prescribed fire as a tool for restoring ecological function and resilience. The project focused on reducing invasive species, promoting native plant regeneration, and enhancing habitat conditions across a fire-adapted landscape.

    📍 Photo: Fire Effects Monitoring with ʔa·knusti

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