Over a period of 4 days in April I photographed a B.C Wildfire bootcamp for forest fire fighter recruits near Chilliwack, B.C for The Globe & Mail. The course, hosted by the B.C Ministry of Forestry, places 100 invited recruits to participate in an intense weeklong ‘bootcamp’ to learn and test their skills in becoming forest fire fighters for the province. 

Over a period of 4 days in April I photographed a B.C Wildfire bootcamp for forest fire fighter recruits near Chilliwack, B.C for The Globe & Mail. The course, hosted by the B.C Ministry of Forestry, places 100 invited recruits to participate in an intense weeklong ‘bootcamp’ to learn and test their skills in becoming forest fire fighters for the province. 

Gael Monfils of France returns the ball between his legs against Vasek Pospisil of Canada during their Davis Cup tennis match in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2012.   REUTERS/Ben Nelms

Gael Monfils of France returns the ball between his legs against Vasek Pospisil of Canada during their Davis Cup tennis match in Vancouver, British Columbia February 12, 2012.   REUTERS/Ben Nelms

Canada’s Milos Raonic serves to Franceduring doubles plays at the Davis Cup tennis match in Vancouver, British Columbia February 11, 2012.   REUTERS/Ben Nelms 

Canada’s Milos Raonic serves to Franceduring doubles plays at the Davis Cup tennis match in Vancouver, British Columbia February 11, 2012.   REUTERS/Ben Nelms 

France’s Michael Llodra reacts after defeating team Canada during their doubles match during the Davis Cup tennis match in Vancouver, British Columbia February 11, 2012.   REUTERS/Ben Nelms  

France’s Michael Llodra reacts after defeating team Canada during their doubles match during the Davis Cup tennis match in Vancouver, British Columbia February 11, 2012.   REUTERS/Ben Nelms  

McMaster Marauders teammates celebrate their win over the Laval Rouge et Or  at the Vanier Cup college football game at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 25, 2011. REUTERS/Ben Nelms(CANADA)

McMaster Marauders teammates celebrate their win over the Laval Rouge et Or  at the Vanier Cup college football game at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, November 25, 2011. REUTERS/Ben Nelms(CANADA)