Disciplined in all the areas that count.
There are seven FireSmart disciplines that help us address the various aspects of wildfire threat. Determine which disciplines apply the most to you.
Education
Take steps to raise your awareness and understanding of FireSmart and how it can protect your family and property.
Vegetation Management
There are cost-neutral ways you can make your home and community more resilient to wildfire. Start with FireSmart landscaping.
Emergency Planning
Make sure your community has a response strategy. Know your neighbourhood and community’s emergency plan and be prepared for an evacuation.
Cross-training
Cross training between municipal and wildland fire departments is an important step to successfully suppressing wildfire in the interface.
Interagency Cooperation
Creating a FireSmart community requires strong partnerships. Working together before a wildfire strikes is important to ensure a coordinated response.
Legislation & Planning
Reviewing legislation can help you understand land use plans and how those plans can help us foresee problems. Adequate planning can lessen your communities risk of wildfire.
Development Considerations
FireSmart development standards help manage the wildfire reality by reducing the flammability of structures. Assess how your structures relate to roadway access, water supply, utilities and forested areas.