Juniper may look pretty, but it lights up like a Christmas tree when exposed to fire—much faster than most. Fortunately, the FireSmart Plant Program is growing across the province, which means finding more resilient FireSmart alternatives this wildfire season is easier than ever. Look for the FireSmart Plant Tag at participating garden centres.
Reed grass is a very common plant around many homes, but it’s also a major wildfire hazard. Thankfully, there are prettier, safer options out there. Find them at participating local garden centres labelled with the FireSmart Plant Tag.
Emerald cedar isn’t hard to find around many homes, but it also isn’t hard for it to catch fire. Thankfully, there are more resilient alternatives out there this wildfire season. Find them at participating local garden centres labelled with the FireSmart Plant Tag.
This year's Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit started off with two days of training for wildfire professionals from around the province. View the video below to see some highlights.
Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the 2024 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit!
The following video shows how the FireSmart BC Education Program can empower teachers to help their students become champions of wildfire resilience in their communities.
With the mild winter the province had, experts are anticipating the wildfire season to be here sooner than what we typically see and there's a need for people to understand the potential danger.
This International Women's Day, meet some of the female leaders making a difference in their communities, conducting the latest research, fighting wildfires, and spreading the message of FireSmart every day.
Below are the video, slides and Q&A document from this February 2024 Power Hour.
Princeton was an early adopter of the FireSmart program. This video showcases the diverse projects and successes experienced there.
Below are the slides and Q&A document from this December 2023 Power Hour.
The following video tells the incredible story of a West Kelowna home that survived the McDougall Creek wildfire. Hear from homeowner Deanna Hamilton, FireSmart Coordinator Bryce Stirling, and Fire Chief Jason Brolund as they discuss the assessment that helped save the home.
This video showcases down the successful implementation of the Home Partners Program in Princeton, BC.
The new FireSmart BC Education Program is an all-in-one teaching resource to introduce students to FireSmart concepts, including how to make homes and communities more resilient to wildfire.