Diploma in Wildfire Studies

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Wildfire Studies can pursue careers such as:

• Wildfire communications officer
• Emergency public information officer
• Policy analyst
• Indigenous liaison officert
• Wildfire resilience planner

Highlights

Based in Kamloops—home to the BC Wildfire Service Provincial Wildfire Coordination Centre, and one of the most wildfire-impacted regions in the world—TRU’s Diploma in Wildfire Studies offers a unique opportunity to explore the full spectrum of wildfire. From media and communications to community impacts, fireline leadership and socio-cultural dynamics, this interdisciplinary program prepares students to be part of the solution. Learn in a highly collaborative environment alongside a diverse cohort that includes firefighters, industry professionals and other learners working across sectors. The program is taught by a diverse collection of wildfire experts from across disciplines, reflecting the complexity and growing importance of this field. With wildfire now touching nearly every corner of society, graduates will be well-positioned for careers in government, industry, non-profits and beyond.