TRU took a major step forward in strengthening its TRU Wildfire initiative with the hiring of staff for two leadership positions.

Dinyar Minocher, director, TRU Wildfire (Research, Innovation, Education)

Recruitment for the director, TRU Wildfire (Research, Innovation, Education) and associate director, TRU Wildfire (Training) began last June. Based at TRU’s Kamloops campus, the positions were created to lead the development of comprehensive infrastructure within TRU Wildfire, to support world-leading research, education, training and innovation.

Introducing director, TRU Wildfire (Research, Innovation, Education)

Dinyar Minocher joined TRU as the director, TRU Wildfire (Research, Education and Innovation) on Nov. 18.

Minocher has a rich background in wildfire management, prescribed fire training, and environmental stewardship. Most recently, he served as the interagency prescribed fire co-ordinator at the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange, where he was instrumental in organizing national and regional training events with diverse partner groups.

Introducing new associate director, TRU Wildfire (Training)

Quentin Nelson, associate director, TRU Wildfire (Training)

Quentin Nelson joins TRU as the associate director, TRU Wildfire (Training) on Nov. 25.

Nelson most recently served as the wildfire mitigation manager at First Nations’ Emergency Services Society. In his role, he was the FireSmart Canada provincial liaison for BC First Nations and supported the development of cultural burning and prescribed fire resources and training sessions. Nelson previously worked several seasons as a fire crew member with the BC Wildfire Service. He is a TRU alum, holding a Bachelor of Natural Resource Science.

TRU Wildfire

TRU Wildfire, in partnership with the BC Wildfire Service, brings together research, education, training and innovation to offer a solutions-focused and comprehensive approach to current and future wildfire challenges. Learn more at tru.ca/wildfire.