Nadia, a fourth-year student in VIU’s Bachelor of Tourism Management program, worked as a Fire Information Assistant with the BC Wildfire Service during the 2022 wildfire season. The best practice was providing real media interviews. The science behind wildfire management is fascinating, and I loved learning about how and why certain decisions are made. She completed her co-op on a high note too, winning the Student Employee Award for Professional Development after being nominated by the BC Wildfire Service Communications department. “It’s had a huge influence on my educational success and how much I enjoy school and work.”
