Farm and Ranch Wildfire Preparedness
Agriculture faces unique challenges from wildfire. Farmers, ranchers, First Nations and governments can all take simple steps to prepare ahead of time.
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How does it work?
A trained Farm and Ranch FireSmart Professional will come to the farm/ranch property to conduct the assessment. The assessment is based on current FireSmart accepted practices. The following areas are assessed for each critical building and structure:
- Building or critical farm structures (utility poles, valve stations, propane tanks, etc.)
- Immediate Zone (0-1.5m from structure)
- Intermediate Zone (1.5-10m from structure)
- Extended Zone (10-30m from structure)
The Farm and Ranch FireSmart Professional will answer questions and will email a copy of the completed report to the farmer/rancher.
It all starts with an assessment.
FAQs about the Farm & Ranch FireSmart Assessment
Only Local FireSmart Representatives (LFR) and Wildfire Mitigation Specialists (WMS) who have completed the Farm & Ranch FireSmart Training (valid for 1 year) are approved to conduct FireSmart Farm & Ranch Assessments. If you are interested in taking this training, please email support@firesmartbc.ca
Only Local FireSmart Representatives (LFR) and Wildfire Mitigation Specialists (WMS) who have completed the Farm & Ranch FireSmart Training (valid for 1 year) are approved to conduct FireSmart Farm & Ranch Assessments. If you are interested in taking this training, please email support@firesmartbc.ca
- Questions about how to apply (including eligibility) for a Farm & Ranch Assessment, please see the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food’s Extreme Weather Preparedness for Agriculture Program (EWP)
- If you are a farm/ranch and you have questions about the availability of a FireSmart Professional to schedule an assessment, to get a quote before applying to the EWP Program, or to ask how long the assessment will take, you can reach out to a qualified FireSmart Professional nearest you – find the list here.
- If you are an LFR or WMS and you have questions about the Farm & Ranch Assessment, please email support@firesmartbc.ca
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More Resources
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