CAMP IGNITE 2026 APPLICATIONS ARE closed!
Board of directors
Director
JODY DOBUSH
BURNABY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIREFIGHTER
Jody is currently a Firefighter with the Burnaby Fire Department, serving since 2020. She first got involved with Camp Ignite in 2019 as an Aspiring FF Mentor and quickly evolved to being an instructor.
Jody's desire to strengthen the program lead her to take on the role of Director in 2022.
Jody's commitment and dedication to Camp Ignite is second only to the passion and energy she brings to the program.
Treasurer
KATIE GORDON
PRINCE GEORGE FIRE RESCUE
FIREFIGHTER
Katie has been a career Firefighter with Prince George Fire Rescue since 2015. She is the first female suppression member to be hired with her department. She serves on a number of specialty teams, is a Burnfund rep, BCPFFA Women’s advisory subcommittee member and an EMR Instructor for the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Katie has been involved with Camp Ignite since 2019 and is inspired by the amazing diverse group of women. Katie is excited to be on the Board of Directors and looks forward to promoting diversity in the fire service for the next generations.
Board of directors
Participant Coordinator
BREE BRIGGS
VANCOUVER FIRE RESCUE SERVICES
FIREFIGHTER
Briggs has been a Career Firefighter with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services since 2022. When not working at VFRS, she is a Technician at the Justice Institute of British Columbia as well as a Preschool Teacher. Breanna has been a part of Camp Ignite since 2022 and she is truly honoured to come on board as the new Logistics Coordinator! Briggs explains that she is beyond excited to work alongside an already amazing group of talented women and look forward to what the next few years with Camp Ignite will bring!
Secretary
SARAH CLOE LAMBERT
RICHMOND FIRE RESCUE
FIREFIGHTER
Originally from Quebec City, Lambert has worked for Richmond Fire as a firefighter since 2020. Previously, a Paid-On-Call Firefighter in Osoyoos. During her time off Sarah enjoys doing anything outdoors. As the trustee for Camp Ignite she is very excited to plan, guide, coach and encourage young women to become firefighters. She hopes to help inspire you for a career you’ll love.
Board of directors
Senior Member at Large
Senior Member at Large
Senior Member at Large
JENN DAWKINS
VANCOUVER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
CAPTAIN
TRAINING OFFICER
Senior Member at Large
Senior Member at Large
Senior Member at Large
HEATHER WILSON
BURNABY FIRE DEPARTMENT
CAPTAIN
Senior Member at Large
Senior Member at Large
Senior Member at Large
MARY FOSTER
MAPLE RIDGE FIRE & RESCUE
ACTING CAPTAIN
FOUNDING MEMBERS
IN HONOUR OF OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS
Founding Members :
Dawkins, Jennifer – Vancouver Fire & Rescue
Fahimi, Fara - Surrey Fire ServiceMary Foster - Maple Ridge Fire & Rescue
Fortier, Haida – District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service
Foster, Mary - Maple Ridge Fire and Rescue
Griffith, Tara - Mission Fire Department
Ius, Kathy - New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services
King Penman, Carla - District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service
Kivari, Mia - Richmond Fire-Rescue Department
Leipscher, Christine - West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services
Saulnier, Kim- District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Service
Wilson, Heather - Burnaby Fire Department
Thank you to these incredible fire service women who got together and made Camp Ignite what it is today. The idea of creating an environment to encourage girls to challenge themselves and explore working in the fire and emergency service arena was something new 11 years ago. These brave women built it from the ground up by offering their time and their experience to make it a life changing experience for many youth. We salute you all for the commitment you have shown over the years!