Projects and Accomplishments

ʔakisq̓nuk Burn Planning, FPBC Prescribed Fire Competencies, ?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, Review and Support Prescriptions and Burn Plans, BC Hydro Site C Dam Wildfire Response Plan, BCWS S244 FEMO/FOBS, TREX Guest Instructor, BCWS S219 Firing Operations,

ʔakisq̓nuk Burn Planning, FPBC Prescribed Fire Competencies, ?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, Review and Support Prescriptions and Burn Plans, BC Hydro Site C Dam Wildfire Response Plan, BCWS S244 FEMO/FOBS, TREX Guest Instructor, BCWS S219 Firing Operations,

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 continue to lead or support: from community burns and fuel management to training and fire effects monitoring.

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  • 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. As a consultant, I have led 15 burns as a Burn Boss since 2022 and supported five as FEMO or FIRB. I have been involved with many more while working for governments.

    📍 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 and Certification

    I delivered practical, scenario-based training to fire departments, Nations, and land managers across BC and Alberta. From intermediate fire behaviour 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

    I wrote Ecosystem Restoration Prescriptions and Burn Plans to guide the use of prescribed fire as a tool for restoring ecological function and resilience. Projects included goals to reduce invasive species, promote native plant regeneration, and enhance habitat conditions across a fire-adapted landscape.

    📍 Photo: Fire effects monitoring with ʔa·knusti

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?aq'am's Burn Program

?aq'am's Burn Program

RDKB's Burn Program

RDKB's Burn Program

East Columbia ER Project (NCC, Ktunaxa, BC Parks)

East Columbia ER Project (NCC, Ktunaxa, BC Parks)

Kelowna's Burn Program

Kelowna's Burn Program

BCWS TREX/S219/S244 Instructor

BCWS TREX/S219/S244 Instructor

Yaqan nu?kiy Burn Program

Yaqan nu?kiy Burn Program

Stʼatʼimc's Burn Program

Stʼatʼimc's Burn Program

Esk'etemc ER and Cultural Burning

Esk'etemc ER and Cultural Burning

Junction Sheep Prov Park ER Pescription/Burn Plan

Junction Sheep Prov Park ER Pescription/Burn Plan

FNESS Fire Effects Monitoring

FNESS Fire Effects Monitoring