FNESS - First Nations Emergency Services Society

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Happy Family Day! Here is some exciting news 🎉 Our updated Pet Emergency Plan is here! 🐾 The updated plan includes: Pet preparedness tips from @BC_SPCA & CDART ✔️ Extra space to write & more ✔️ Pets are part of the family too! Make their plan today: #pets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan#…

This #FamilyDay weekend, come together and start planning your FireSmart, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly garden! 🌱 Make it a fun family activity by choosing plants together from the FireSmart Landscaping Guide! 📖 Start planning now: firesmartbc.ca/landscaping-hu…

Interested in becoming a Local FireSmart Representative (LFR) in your community? Join FNESS and FireSmart BC for a free virtual training on February 8, 2025 to become a certified LFR. 📅 Dates: February 8, 2025 💻 Location: Virtual 💡 Cost: Free icsevents.eventsair.com/fslfr/lrfregis…

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🚨 Join our webinars to enhance your community’s emergency preparedness and response. ① EOC Training info: bit.ly/4fPOeSN ② ESS Training info: bit.ly/405pVun

🗞️ A new issue of the FNESS Quarterly Responder is here! The Quarterly Responder is our external e-newsletter that we send out at the end of every quarter. Click here to read and to subscribe 👉🏼 bit.ly/4fzZqD0

🙌🏽 It’s #ThankYouThursday! ❤️ Today, we’re sending a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported FNESS over the years. 🎥 Here’s a throwback to October’s incredible BFL event, where their organization came together to raise funds for FNESS’s critical work.

❤️On this #GivingTuesday, help us strengthen Emergency Support Services (ESS) for remote & Northern First Nations communities. Together, we can build capacity to respond to emergencies big and small. Donate today: bit.ly/3B87tJ4 #EmergencySupport #GivingTuesdayCa

FNESS is hiring a Fire Services Officer! The Fire Services Officer supports the development, coordination, promotion, administration, and delivery of the FNESS Fire Service Programs to First Nation Communities. For more information visit fness.bc.ca/fire-services-…

Applications for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2025 are open! 🌲🔥 Now is a great time to rally your neighbourhood and win $500 to help increase wildfire safety in your community. To apply, visit: firesmartcanada.ca/programs/wildf…

FNESS is hiring! 📢 The Mitigation Manager is responsible for the overall management, guidance, and direction of the Mitigation Department at FNESS. For more information visit: fness.bc.ca/mitigation-man…

Attention teachers! Last call to enter the FireSmart BC Classroom Contest! 🧑🏽‍🏫🔥 Contest ends November 4. Get all the details here: firesmartbc.ca/classroomconte… #firesmart #bceducation #students #fireprevention

We had a great time last week in Williams Lake 🔥mycariboonow.com/102651/feature…

Day 1 of our First Nations Youth Firefighting Bootcamp in Williams Lake! Excited for Day 2 🔥

🗞️ The FNESS Quarterly Responder is here! Check out our latest training opportunities, safety tips, and more! This issue highlights exciting projects like Stellat’en First Nation’s blend of fire safety and food sovereignty. Don’t miss it! bit.ly/484ftXo

🔥 Did you know it's Fire Prevention Week? Check out our quick video on how to install a smoke alarm and why it’s crucial for your family’s safety. 🚨 Read more tips here: bit.ly/3NjCyvL #FirePreventionWeek #SmokeAlarms #FPW2024

FNESS is excited to announce the release of our 2023-2024 Annual Report! fness.bc.ca/fness-2023-202…

Enter the FireSmart BC Classroom Contest for a chance to win prizes! From Sep 30 - Nov 4, 2024, join us in making FireSmart fun and educational and be entered to win some great prizes. Get all the details here: firesmartbc.ca/classroomconte… #FireSmartClassroomContest #BCSchools

Good news! 🔊🔊 Due to popular demand, the registration deadline for the CLIMATE RESILIENCE course has been extended to 4th October. Don’t miss this chance! forms.gle/LXG19gwWofLm3e…