FireSmart in action

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.

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If you know anyone that has a FireSmart story to tell, please forward us their contact information and project name to info@firesmartbc.ca.

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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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