Wildfire Leadership Certificate Lead with confidence, grounded in safety and strategy

Program overview

Wildfire management requires leaders who can think critically, act decisively and prioritize the safety and well-being of their teams and communities. Thompson Rivers University’s Wildfire Leadership certificate equips students with the fundamental knowledge, methods and confidence to manage people in the wildfire industry. Our program prepares students and professionals to supervise and build teams in high-pressure situations and to grow into leadership roles within wildfire and related fields.

Beyond developing critical leadership skills and learning to lead diverse teams, students learn how to make informed decisions, apply systems thinking and support the resilience of wildfire personnel. By emphasizing leadership, safety and holistic management practices, TRU equips graduates with knowledge and skills relevant across a range of natural resource, emergency management and community resilience contexts.

This program is designed not only for those pursuing careers in wildfire or emergency management, but for leaders across all sectors. Wildfire touches every industry and community in Canada, and effective leadership is essential in preparing, mitigating and responding to its impacts. Whether you are an emerging professional, an experienced practitioner, or a community leader, this certificate strengthens your capacity to guide others in a fire-adapted world.