Courses
At FireSmart we strive to create a community of continued learning. We offer a mix of course types – from the FireSmart 101 online course to workshops throughout British Columbia.
FireSmart 101 Online Course
This online course provides a great introduction to FireSmart. You'll learn about the Wildland Urban Interface, what the home ignition zone is, why FireSmart is needed more than ever, the seven FireSmart principles, and much more. After taking this course, homeowners will feel empowered to take action!
Wildfire Risk Reduction Course
The course will introduce you to the key concepts, players, risk reduction strategies, and funding opportunities that help to minimize the negative impacts of wildfires in our province.
Tips and Tricks For Working With FireSmart BC Webinar
This webinar was held in order to provide local governments, First Nations, Neighbourhood Champions, Fire Departments, Community FireSmart and Resiliency Committee members and LFR's with the tools and know-how to create their own FireSmart communication channels and materials.
Courses
Local FireSmart Representative Workshop – January 27 & 28, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12 Noon (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Morning Sessions)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart® Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with...
Local FireSmart Representative Workshop – January 27 & 28, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Afternoon Sessions)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart® Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with...
Local FireSmart Representative Workshop – February 10 & 11, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12 Noon (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Morning Sessions)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart® Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with...
Local FireSmart Representative Workshop – February 10 & 11, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Afternoon Sessions)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart® Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with...
Local FireSmart Representative Workshop – March 10 & 11, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12 Noon PST (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Morning Sessions) ***REGISTRATIONS RESTRICTED TO OUT OF PROVINCE ATTENDEES ONLY***
Virtual WebinarPLEASE NOTE Registrations for this virtual Local FireSmart Representative workshop are being restricted to OUT OF PROVINCE ATTENDEES ONLY. If you are located within British...
Local FireSmart Representative Workshop – April 21 & 22, 2021 – 8:00 am – 12 Noon PST (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Morning Sessions)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart® Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with...
Local FireSmart™ Representative Workshop – September 20 & 21, 2022 – 8:00 am – 12 Noon PST (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Morning Sessions)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart™ Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with and implement...
Local FireSmart™ Representative Workshop – November 1 & 2, 2022 – 8:00 am – 12 Noon PST (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Morning Sessions)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart™ Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with and implement...
Local FireSmart™ Representative Workshop – January 14, 2023 – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm PST (Virtual Workshop)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart™ Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with and implement...
Local FireSmart™ Representative Workshop – January 18 & 19, 2023 – 8:00 am – 12 Noon PST (Two Consecutive Virtual 1/2 Day Morning Sessions)
Virtual WebinarThe Local FireSmart™ Representative (LFR) workshop was developed by the Partners in Protection Association to assist community leaders and fire professionals to become familiar with and implement...