code of conduct

The Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit is dedicated to providing a positive and harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, or level of experience. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form, nor do we tolerate any behaviour that would reasonably lead to another event participant being made to feel unsafe, insecure, or frightened for their physical or emotional well-being. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds.

Examples of encouraged behaviour that contributes to a positive environment include:

• Using welcoming and inclusive language 
• Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences 
• Gracefully accepting constructive criticism 
• Focusing on what is best for everyone at the event 
• Showing empathy towards other participants 

Unacceptable behaviour includes:

• The use of sexualized language or imagery, or inappropriate physical contact, sexual attention, or advances 
• Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, personal or political attacks, or sustained disruption of talks or other events 
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, or harassing photography or recording 
• Harassment of any kind, even in a joking or ironic manner 
• Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting 
• Each event guest is entirely responsible for their own actions. 
  

Event staff will be happy to help participants contact security or local law enforcement, escort to safety, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.