FireSmart stories

See FireSmart in action. The following are stories of success - individuals, neighbourhoods and communities that have taken key steps to make the places that they call home FireSmart.

At its core, FireSmart is a grassroots movement – one that’s goal is to save lives, livelihoods, neighbourhoods and communities against the impacts of wildfire. It depends on neighbourhoods and communities all across our province – and country – that are organizing initiatives to make their communities safer.

Nelson’s collaborative approach to wildfire risk reduction

Photo courtesy of Adrian Wagner Studio When it comes to mitigating the effects of wildfire, the Nelson area is proving to be a pioneer with…

Nelson’s collaborative approach to wildfire risk reduction

Photo courtesy of Adrian Wagner Studio When it comes to mitigating the effects of wildfire, the Nelson area is proving to be a pioneer with…

A woman smiling while working outdoors, with a pile of firewood in the background.

Whistler shows how wildfire prevention should be done today – and tomorrow

Whistler may be Canada’s best-known resort community, its idyllic scenery and rich recreational offerings having played a central role in Vancouver’s hosting of the 2010…

Whistler shows how wildfire prevention should be done today – and tomorrow

Whistler may be Canada’s best-known resort community, its idyllic scenery and rich recreational offerings having played a central role in Vancouver’s hosting of the 2010…

workers in yellow high-visibility vests operate a wood chipper in a forested area

Shuswap and Takla Lake bands build up defences against wildfire

British Columbia is home to just over 200 recognized First Nations, and their diversity is voiced by the existence of no fewer than 34 Indigenous…

Shuswap and Takla Lake bands build up defences against wildfire

British Columbia is home to just over 200 recognized First Nations, and their diversity is voiced by the existence of no fewer than 34 Indigenous…

Wildfire season is getting worse, but Invermere residents are taking action

The BC Interior is famously full of natural beauty, and perhaps no part of it has more to boast about than the Columbia Valley region….

Wildfire season is getting worse, but Invermere residents are taking action

The BC Interior is famously full of natural beauty, and perhaps no part of it has more to boast about than the Columbia Valley region….

Two people are standing and talking on the patio of a house

How Deer Ridge is Putting FireSmart on the Map

The lakeside town of Summerland has long been a trendsetter, hosting the Okanagan Valley’s first telephone and electricity connections, as well as British Columbia’s first…

How Deer Ridge is Putting FireSmart on the Map

The lakeside town of Summerland has long been a trendsetter, hosting the Okanagan Valley’s first telephone and electricity connections, as well as British Columbia’s first…

How some Squamish residents saved their homes from wildfire

A fast-moving fire struck British Columbia’s Squamish Valley in April 2020, forcing more than 100 people to evacuate as it tore through the area at speeds of up to 30 kilometres an hour.

How some Squamish residents saved their homes from wildfire

A fast-moving fire struck British Columbia’s Squamish Valley in April 2020, forcing more than 100 people to evacuate as it tore through the area at speeds of up to 30 kilometres an hour.

From individual testimonials, to success stories of communities and organizations, watch the results of FireSmart principles being put into practice.

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FireSmart stories

See FireSmart in action. The following are stories of success - individuals, neighbourhoods and communities that have taken key steps to make the places that they call home FireSmart.

A grassroots movement

Nelson’s collaborative approach to wildfire risk reduction

Nelson’s collaborative approach to wildfire risk reduction

Whistler shows how wildfire prevention should be done today – and tomorrow

Whistler shows how wildfire prevention should be done today – and tomorrow

Shuswap and Takla Lake bands build up defences against wildfire

Shuswap and Takla Lake bands build up defences against wildfire

Wildfire season is getting worse, but Invermere residents are taking action

Wildfire season is getting worse, but Invermere residents are taking action

How Deer Ridge is Putting FireSmart on the Map

How Deer Ridge is Putting FireSmart on the Map

How some Squamish residents saved their homes from wildfire

How some Squamish residents saved their homes from wildfire

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A grassroots movement

Nelson’s collaborative approach to wildfire risk reduction

Nelson’s collaborative approach to wildfire risk reduction

Whistler shows how wildfire prevention should be done today – and tomorrow

Whistler shows how wildfire prevention should be done today – and tomorrow

Shuswap and Takla Lake bands build up defences against wildfire

Shuswap and Takla Lake bands build up defences against wildfire

Wildfire season is getting worse, but Invermere residents are taking action

Wildfire season is getting worse, but Invermere residents are taking action

How Deer Ridge is Putting FireSmart on the Map

How Deer Ridge is Putting FireSmart on the Map

How some Squamish residents saved their homes from wildfire

How some Squamish residents saved their homes from wildfire

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