National Indigenous Fire Safety Council
Conseil national autochtone de la sécurité-incendie

Indigenous Public Safety Conference 2025

On behalf of the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC), we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this year's Indigenous Public Safety Conference the most successful year to date!

To our dedicated instructors, speakers, and special guests: Your commitment to sharing vital knowledge and expertise was truly inspiring. The information and insights you provided are essential tools for our collective mission.

To all the participants: Thank you for your active engagement and commitment. We are so proud to see the knowledge shared, the invaluable networking relationships created, and the continued resolve to making every First Nation across Turtle Island safer and more resilient. The connections made here are the foundation for the crucial, ongoing work in Indigenous public safety.

A special acknowledgement to the firefighters who participated in this year's successful Firefighting Competition. We celebrate your skill, teamwork, and passion! Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate your capabilities and for your service to your communities. You are heroes, and your dedication is deeply appreciated by the NIFSC and the communities you protect.

We look forward to seeing the continued positive impact of this year's conference and connecting with you all again soon as we collectively work towards a safer future.

36th Annual National Firefighting Competition

National Firefighting Competition 1st Place Winners

Sandy Bay Ojibway - Manitoba

National Firefighting Competition 2nd Place Winners

Enoch Cree Nation - Alberta

National Firefighting Competition 3rd Place Winners and Most Sportsmanlike Team Winners

Tobique First Nation - Atlantic

National Firefighting Competition Fire Department Leadership in Fire Prevention Award

Oneida Nation of the Thames - Ontario

2025 National Firefighting Competition Teams

Conference Program

The full conference program is here! Plan your Indigenous Public Safety Conference experience with the complete agenda, including specific session times and locations. You'll also find detailed speaker bios and essential tradeshow information to help you make the most of your time at the event.

Indigenous Public Safety Conference Sponsors

We extend our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors for their support of the 2025 Indigenous Public Safety Conference. Your partnership helps in bringing together leaders, experts, and community members to address critical public safety issues and forge a path toward a safer future for First Nations.

Gold Sponsors

CN Rail

Waterax

Artic Fire

Tri Indigenous Energy

Silver Sponsors

Wasp Wildfire

Bronze Sponsors

Fire and Flood

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

For7Gen