BADM 318: CNVFD Public Education

How can we broaden our fire safety public education using social media?

How can we broaden the community’s understanding of what the City of North Vancouver Fire Department does and who they are?

Term: Fall 2021
Department: Business Administration
Course: BADM 318 –7CD Project Management
Instructor: Mitra Kiamanesh
Staff contact: Chief Michael Danks, Rebecca Hathaway

Primary Objective of Project: Students to prepare short videos for the City of North Vancouver Fire Department to support their public education programming and the community’s understanding of the multi-faceted role of a firefighter.

Brief Description of Project: Each group will produce video clips designed to be shared on social media channels. Videos should promote viewers to engage with the information and further their understanding

Course Goals Pertaining to CityStudio Project:

• working in teams in an effective and productive way

• a full cycle of a project; from inception to completion

• interactive with a client effectively


City Strategy and Goal Area:

  • Council Strategic Plan 2018
    • A City for People is welcoming, inclusive, safe, accessible and supports the health and well-being of all.
  • Official Community Plan 2014
    • Goal 3.1: Enhance well-being and quality of life for all community members.
      • 3.1.1 Promote an inclusive environment, reduce barriers and support the growth and development of young people to be active, self-reliant and empowered members of the community;
      • 3.1.4 Support the pursuit of individual well-being and shared community needs, values and aspirations by community members from all ethno-cultural backgrounds, ages and abilities through equal access to City services and resources and by fostering inclusion