FireSmart BC’s Agencies: First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of British Columbia
FireSmart BC is possible because of the collaboration of a number of agencies. Together, they form the BC FireSmart Committee (BCFSC) and work to better...
FireSmart BC is possible because of the collaboration of a number of agencies. Together, they form the BC FireSmart Committee (BCFSC) and work to better...
As wildfires continue to pose significant challenges to communities across British Columbia, public awareness has become increasingly important. Every year, FireSmart BC performs their Public...
When it comes to wildfire preparedness, it’s crucial to learn all that we can from previous wildfire seasons. This is especially true for the 2023...
FireSmart BC and BCAA are coming together to make wildfire resilience a reality for residents across our province. Earlier this year, FireSmart BC partnered with...
On August 17, 2023, the world turned upside down for the City of West Kelowna. As the McDougall Creek wildfire spread throughout the city, hundreds...
FireSmart BC is possible because of the collaboration of a number of agencies. Together, they form the BC FireSmart Committee (BCFSC) and work to better...
September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, recognizing the tragic history of residential schools, including the missing children, the families left behind and...
This back-to-school season comes after the worst wildfire season in BC’s history. Your child may have heard about the devastating impact, and likely has questions...
We’re facing the worst season of wildfires in BC’s history. Nearly two million hectares have burned across the province, and fires continue to rage as...
British Columbia is currently facing the worst wildfire season on record, with more than 1.5 million hectares of land lost to the fires burning across...
In collaboration with our partners, FireSmart BC recently hosted the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit in Vancouver from May 10 – 14. Formally known...
Did you know that everyone can increase the fire resiliency of their community by completing their everyday chores? As we continue to experience unseasonably hot...
Did you know that Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (WCPD) is May 6, 2023? On this day, communities across Canada are encouraged to come together and...
While fire is essential for the ecosystems found in British Columbia, uncontrolled wildfires can threaten lives, infrastructure, and resources. In a province that experiences an...
As we move further into spring and temperatures continue to rise, now is a great time to FireSmart your property! While the immediate, intermediate, and...
In the late 1980s, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and Indigenous communities were both facing challenges, which they were able to turn into a joint...