"bos" (/bɒs/), an Afrikaans term for "bush," encapsulates our mission against wildfires/ bushfires in regions like the Western Cape of South Africa. The name also nods to 'wild,' mirroring the unpredictable nature of fires. bos reflects our focus on areas like the Cape Floral Region of the Western Cape, where fires are essential for the ecosystem's renewal, aligning with our commitment to understanding and managing the dual role of fire in nature.