Just over a year ago, I made a life-changing decision—to step away from my full-time role in emergency management. After five intense years of continuous response operations, I was burned out and knew I needed to pause. It was time to refocus on what mattered most: my own well-being, my family, my friends, and my … Read More
At Team Rubicon Canada, we know that disasters don’t send a warning. Whether it’s wildfires, floods, earthquakes, or tornadoes, the reality is the same: when disaster hits, it hits hard. And fast. In Brand and Communications, I’ve had the chance to hear first-hand from those who’ve faced disaster. Many didn’t feel ready. They talk about … Read More
At Team Rubicon Canada, we take this time to celebrate our volunteers — Greyshirts, as we affectionately call them — who show up when disaster strikes and provide the critical work that helps communities recover and rebuild. It’s National Volunteer Week and this year’s theme is “Make Waves.” It highlights how every act of service … Read More
I’m back in Jasper, but it is not the same. The place I’ve called home for so many years, the mountains and lakes, the community that welcomed me and all of their pets I came to know at the Jasper Vet Clinic have become deeply engraved in my heart. Since returning home, I’ve been honoured … Read More
Two days ago I returned from my first-ever deployment with Team Rubicon Canada. I was dispatched to Jasper on Operation Wildrose to assist with the sifting operation after the wildfire devastated nearly a third of the town. The day we got the news that Jasper was burning, I knew I would go there to help the … Read More
I was asked to send a short reflection of my time in Jasper: Anxiety. It is one of those things that it is inevitable to feel walking into a situation that you’ve never been in before. You read the news and see the town map: 30% of Jasper has been destroyed. You’re on a plane … Read More
