Successful student applicants will experience a 4 day introduction to the training and exercises involved in wildfire fighting. Students will receive instruction and lectures in fire suppression, communication, teamwork, physical training, and a variety of other topics. They will be required to work in a team and partake in all of the planned activities.

Who Attends: Any district students in grades 11 and 12 can apply

Date:  April 15 - 18, 2026 (8:00 am - 5:30 pm each day) Date change as of February 13, 2026

Location: BC Wildfire Centre - 4000 Airport Rd

Fee: $175

Application Due Date: February 18, 2026

Application: Application under review until October 2026  (Please print ONE-SIDED and write legibly in blue or black ink)

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