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...
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The FireSmart Plant Program Continues to Grow
When it comes to protecting your property from wildfire, what you plant and where you plant matters more than you might think. While there are...
Walking with Fire: BC’s History of Fire Governance
There are multiple histories and perspectives of fire governance in British Columbia’s history. From Indigenous-led fire stewardship when fire was respected, to the suppression of...
Educating Youth About Wildfire Mitigation and Prevention Cultural Burning and Prescribed Fire
British Columbia has a long history of wildfires. In recent years, we have experienced more frequent and severe wildfires, which will not be going away...
A Cultural Approach to Mitigating Wildfire
Lytton is no stranger to fire. The remote village is located at the junction of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers in the high, dry mountains...
FireSmart 2024 Public Perceptions Survey
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...
From Destruction to Determination: Building a FireSmart Future in 2024
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...
Partners in Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention
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...
Beyond the Blaze: How One Home Stood Strong in the Face of Wildfire
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’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...
The Importance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Restoring Indigenous Culture
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...
FireSmart Kids Shape FireSmart Futures
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...
What Can We Do in the Face of Wildfires?
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...
Are you prepared for wildfire?
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...
Exploring The 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit
In collaboration with our partners, FireSmart BC recently hosted the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit in Vancouver from May 10 – 14. Formally known...
Introducing the 2023 Spring Campaign
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...
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