Wildfire, Through the Eye of a Canon: From Fire Ranger to Photographer

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Abstract

What does 28 wildfire seasons look like, literally? Join Christine Rosche as she talks about, and visually describes her progression from boots on the ground, to face behind a camera, and the all the places between.

Her roles as a FireRanger, Information Officer, Air Attack Officer, and currently a Video Editing Technician with Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services, has given her a wide perspective on wildfires. Christine would like to share observations that might assist Wildfire Researchers prepare to be on a wildfire, and possibly spark interest for new avenues of research.

Fire in Practice seminars

The Fire in Practice – Conversations with Wildfire Practitioners seminar series, organised by the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society, aims to explore the developments and challenges in the ‘real world’ of landscape fire, reflecting on the role and opportunities of research in addressing the issues. The seminars are held online, usually held on a Tuesday at 4pm (UK time) every one-two months, and are free and open to all interested audiences. Each seminar involves 30-40min of a guest speaker presentation, followed by opportunity for Q&A and discussion.

Once you have registered, you will receive a joining link closer to the event.

Some of our past webinars can be viewed on our youtube channel.

The Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society is a collaboration between Imperial College London, King’s College London, Royal Holloway, and the University of Reading.

Any queries, please contact wildfire@imperial.ac.uk