Wildfire Communications and Media Certificate • Mic

The Wildfire Communication and Media Certificate at Thompson Rivers University equips students and professionals with the skills to navigate complex media landscapes and build trust during wildfire crises.

Offered fully online with evening courses to accommodate working professionals, the program emphasizes timely, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication. Developed in collaboration with the BC Wildfire Service, it blends crisis communication theory with practical training in media relations, professional communication and community engagement.

Students learn to design strategies for diverse audiences, critically analyze media portrayals of wildfires and address ethical challenges in real time. By combining hands-on learning with an interdisciplinary approach, the certificate prepares graduates to deliver clear, impactful communication in response to wildfire events, locally and globally.

Complete the Certificate in just one term!! Three classes (9 credits) delivered online and in the evenings. The schedule for the Winter 2027 term (January to April) is as follows:

Wildfire Communication and Media Certificate:

Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:50 pm

FIRE 2410: Wildfire Community Relations
Explore the complexities of community relations during wildfire events, including public education, safety communication, and ethical strategies for relationship building.

Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:50 pm

Thursdays 6:00 – 8:50 pm

FIRE 2430: Wildfire Media Relations
Develop crisis communication plans and analyze media representation of wildfires, incorporating best practices for addressing diverse audiences.

For more information visit: https://www.tru.ca/wildfire/education/wildfire-communication-and-media-certificate.html and or contact Dr. Darryl Carlyle-Moses, TRU’s Wildfire Studies Coordinator, at dcarlyle@tru.ca