Information
BC Wildfire Service. (2026). Mental wellness factsheet. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/public-safety-and-emergency-services/wildfire-status/contact-information/media-room/factsheet_mental_wellness.pdf
CBC British Columbia. (2024, May 8). The mental toll of fighting forest fires [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGoUqIpqL9s
Dixon, C. & Joyce, S. (2024). Firefighter mental health a priority, wildfire service says. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-wildfire-wildland-firefighter-mental-health-1.7189560
Lane, A. (2024). Mental health outcomes and psychosocial risk factors in wildland firefighters and support staff. University of Northern British Columbia.https://unbc.arcabc.ca/dissertations-and-theses/21989
Metro Vancouver Regional District. (2026). Metro Vancouver wildfire workshop [Powerpoint slides]. https://metrovancouver.org/services/emergency-management/Documents/emergency-management-wildfire-workshop-2026.pdf
Resources
BC Wildfire Service Safe Reporting Line (2026).
Counselling and coaching available to employees of BCWS and their families:
1-855-500-6609
safereportingline@theneutralzone.ca
https://www.annarichards.ca/resource/
Telus Health Employee and Family Assistance Services (EFAS).
EFAS for employees of BCWS:
1-800-655-5004
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/all-employees/health-safety-and-sick-leave-resources/health/efas
Canadian Mental Health Association - Resilient Minds.
Training available to professional firefighters:
https://cmha.ca/resilient-minds/workshops/wildland-fire-fighters/
Connection to Care - Program Resources.
Resources and referrals available to people working in BC’s forestry sector: https://connectiontocare.ca/resources/
First Responder Health - BC Firefighter and Wildfire Occupational Awareness Training.
Online training available to professional structural and wildfire fighters.
https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/bcffoat
