October 17, 2024
KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence
Kelowna, BC
Thank you to our Diamond and Platinum sponsors
Thought Leadership for Aerial and Ground Wildfire Suppression
The Canadian Wildfire Conference is an educational program designed to unite air and ground personnel alongside its trade show component. The conference agenda includes a range of presentations from industry leaders to provide air and ground crews and commanders with critical information on the challenges and trends facing wildfire suppression today.
Connect and Innovate @ CWC
Why attend?
Critical business information for aerial and ground wildfire crews, ICs, chiefs, operators and agencies, with an emphasis on the following segments:
- New products impacting the sector
- Interoperability
- Support services
- Air traffic management
- Innovation
- Procurement
- Government policies and procedures
- Opportunities and challenges
Canadian Wildfire Conference 2024
2024 Conference Schedule
October 17 • Kelowna, B.C.
7:30am – 8:00am
Registration and networking
8:00am – 8:30am
Opening Keynote -“100 Years of Firefighting… in 36 hours”
Speaker: Jason Brolund, Fire Chief, West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations
Join West Kelowna Fire Rescue Fire Chief Jason Brolund for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the 2023 McDougall Creek Wildfire. In August of 2023, West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation was devastated by a fast-moving wildfire, fueled by high winds and extreme drought conditions. At the height of the fire over 35,000 were evacuated and 30,000 on evacuation alert across the region. Sadly, 190 homes were lost however there was no loss of life. Emergency responders came from around the province and across the globe to help. The event attracted international media attention. Chief Brolund will share the story of the massive emergency response, the communities’ resilience and what to expect after a major emergency incident turns the world around you upside down.
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Jason Brolund
Fire Chief, West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations
Jason serves as the Fire Chief for the growing community of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations. Jason led hundreds of firefighters through the devastating McDougall Creek Wildfire in the summer of 2023, evacuating over 25,000 residents and saving thousands of homes from destruction. Previously, Jason served as Deputy Fire Chief with the Kelowna Fire Department. Jason has been involved in emergency services for the past 28 years. He was directly involved in the emergency management component of major wildfires and floods in British Columbia and as a Venue Fire Commander during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Jason holds a Bachelor degree in Technology with a specialization in Emergency Management. He has been awarded the British Columbia Provincial Fire Services Long Service Medal and the Canadian Fire Services Exemplary Services Medal. In 2022, Jason was named West Kelowna Citizen of the Year. Jason is passionate about protecting communities from Wildfire and serves on the board of the Fire Chiefs Association of British Columbia.
8:30am – 9:00am
Sponsored Presentations by Coulson Aviation and Safetek Profire
9:00am – 10:00am
Refreshment break and trade show
10:00am – 11:20am
Interoperability panel: Leaders from ground and air discuss advances in strategy
11:20am – 11:30am
Sponsored Presentation by Drone Amplified Central
11:30am – 1:00pm
Lunch, trade show and networking
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Technology: Pilot projects and advances in technology
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Refreshment break and trade show
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Sponsored Presentations by Perimeter Solutions and JVC KENWOOD Canada
4:00pm
Canadian Wildfire Conference closes
Canadian Wildfire Conference 2024
Venue & Accommodations
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KF AEROSPACE CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE
5800 Lapointe Drive, Kelowna BC, V1V 1S1
Hotel Accomodations
Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport
505 Airport Way
Kelowna, BC
V1V 3C3
Special Group rate starting from $179 CAD per night
Start Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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