BCAA and FESBC
In 2022, citizens in the Province of British Columbia will have more opportunity than ever to take the proactive steps to ‘FireSmart’ their properties thanks...
FireSmart in action
FireSmart isn't about one particular organization. At its core, it's a grassroots movement - one that's goal is to save lives, livelihoods, neighbourhoods and communities against the impacts of wildfire. It depends on partners all across our province - and country - that are organizing initiatives to make their communities safer.
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FireSmart in action
The following are stories of success - communities and neighbourhoods that have taken key steps to FireSmarting the places that they call home. Have story own to share? Send over the project name and details, along with any photography.
Mount Baldy’s Resilience Journey
Mount Baldy’s success story stands as an inspiring example of community-driven wildfire resiliency following a ‘near miss’ wildfire experience. The 2021 Nk’Mip Creek wildfire served as...
Silverton Fire Hall Wildfire Resiliency Garden
The Silverton Fire Hall Wildfire Resiliency Garden was delivered as a component of the Slocan Valley Wildfire Resiliency Program for the Villages of Slocan, Silverton,...
The City of Powell River and Broombusters team up to remove hazardous Broom
The City of Powell River is teaming up with Broombusters. Based on Vancouver Island & BC Mainland, Broombusters is a grassroots non-profit society that started...
Peace River Regional District and Mammoth Forestry’s Wildfire Preparedness Days
Through the month of June the Peace River Regional District hosted three consecutive Wildfire Preparedness Days at Beatton Provincial Park, One Island Lake Provincial Park,...
Port Moody FireSmart School Visits
For the past two years the Port Moody Fire Rescue has been visiting local schools outdoors to deliver FireSmart education. The COVID pandemic impacted their...
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services released two short, animated videos to spread awareness of FireSmart and wildfire safety. These videos show how wildfires ignite structures...
Help us share more stories of success.
Have a FireSmart in action story, or know of someone that does? Send us the story & photos - or that persons’s contact details so that we can follow up. Thank you!
