FireSmart BC

Are you a garden centre in BC? Come join the FireSmart BC Plant Program! As a plant partner, you’ll support safer landscaping choices and gain recognition as a trusted wildfire-resistant plant supplier. Join today: firesmartbc.ca/plant-partners…

While summer is a great time to enjoy your deck, it’s also the perfect time to clear out the pine needles, leaves, and other combustible items that have accumulated under it over the past year. Find more FireSmart tips and tasks at: begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

Did you know that over 50 nurseries and garden centres are part of the FireSmart BC Plant Program? This plant tagging system makes it easier than ever to create wildfire-resilient landscapes. Want to see if your local garden centre is participating? Visit firesmartbc.ca/landscaping-hu…

What’s one of the most effective ways to build wildfire resilience? If you’re asking David McIlwraith, he’d say leading with intent. Because effective leadership amplifies our collective efforts. Want to hear more insights? Check out the Get FireSmart Podcast!

An evacuation plan should be part of your summer plans. It’s important to be ready for wildfires. ✅ Build your grab-and-go bag ✅ Follow the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist ✅ Complete FireSmart actions at firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

Our brand-new Structure Protection Brochure is now available to download! If you’re looking for information on how to prepare your home, empower response crews, & increase your wildfire resilience, this brochure is exactly what you need. Download now: firesmartbc.ca/resource/struc…

Now is a great time to address wildfire risks around your property! A couple of good places to start include cleaning out your gutters or clearing flammable debris from under your deck. For more FireSmart tasks, visit: begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

Evacuations can happen fast during wildfire season. A grab-and-go bag could make all the difference. Take a few minutes to pack the essentials: ID, medications, chargers, water, clothes, and comfort items. Get preparation tips: firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

An overgrown lawn can create a direct path for fire to reach your home. This summer, take some time to reduce your wildfire risk by mowing your grass. Because a short, healthy lawn is a wildfire-resilient lawn. For more tips and practical steps, visit: begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

Your garage door and other exterior doors around your home can significantly impact fire resilience. Take some time to ensure all exterior doors around your property are fire-rated and have a good seal. For more FireSmart tips, visit: begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

When it comes to wildfires, preparation is key. Our Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist outlines simple, effective steps you can take today to protect your home and family. Get the checklist: firesmartbc.ca/resource/emerg…

Episode 46 of the #GetFireSmartPodcast is now available! Hosted by Dan Stevens of FNESS, this episode features David McIlwraith, FireSmart Coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Regional District, as he explores what it really takes to build a wildfire-resilient community.

Wildfires move quickly. If it’s time to leave, you won’t have time to pack. That’s why every household should have a grab-and-go bag ready. It’s a small emergency kit that can make a big difference when you need it. Prep yours today: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sa…

Combustibles like firewood and propane tanks can pose a serious wildfire risk if they’re stored too close to your home. To increase wildfire resilience, move these items at least 10 metres away from all structures on your property. Learn more: begins-at-home-guide.firesmartbc.ca

David Hick is our WMS of the Month! As Assistant Chief of the Hope Fire Department and FireSmart Coordinator for the District of Hope, David brings frontline wildfire experience, a collaborative approach, and trusted community leadership to everything he does.

Heading out for Canada Day? Remember to be FireSmart. ✔️ Follow all fire bans and restrictions ✔️ Be responsible with campfires, or skip them altogether if needed ✔️ Report all wildfires, unattended campfires, or burning violations Let’s work together this wildfire season.

Meet Cass Dearlove, our LFR of the month! Based in the Columbia Valley, Cass supports wildfire resilience in the District of Invermere. After witnessing the impacts of wildfire during a deployment in 2023, she was inspired to empower others to reduce their risk.

Not every community has the budget for large-scale wildfire resilience projects, and that’s ok. On this episode of the #GetFireSmartPodcast, Dr. Kira Hoffman shares how equity and accessibility should be the heart of wildfire preparedness. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.