The 2026 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit (WRTS) will be held from April 8-12, 2026 in Victoria, BC. Past events have brought together approximately 700 wildfire professionals, First Nation members, and industry partners to share wildfire knowledge and strengthen relationships, with a focus on Living with Fire: Building resilience by bringing fire back to the land, strengthening relationships, and investing in collective well-being. The 2026 conference will focus on Collective Action: Empowering Communities.

In recognition of the critical role that wildland firefighters play in keeping the province safe, FireSmart BC, the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, and BC Wildfire Service have partnered to create the BC Wildland Firefighter Awards, which will recognize four firefighters (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) each year at the WRTS.

Please help support this important award by nominating your fellow wildland firefighter colleagues. If you have questions or need support, please email education@firesmartbc.ca.