Partnerships
At FireSmart BC, collaboration is key. This page serves as your guide to our partnerships with various organizations and the benefits these collaborations bring to everyone involved. Before submitting a partnership request, please take a moment to review our partnership package at the bottom of this page. It will provide you with a better understanding of who we are and help ensure mutual alignment and understanding.
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Why We Partner
Our mission at FireSmart BC is ambitious, and we recognize that we can’t achieve it alone. Building a wildfire-resilient province through FireSmart requires widespread participation, advocacy, and action from individuals, businesses, and government entities alike. When we collaborate, we can make a significant impact in reducing wildfire risk and protecting our communities.
Partner Profile
Below are some of the groups we typically partner with:
- Non-Profits: Indigenous and non-Indigenous non-profit organizations, registered charities, or similar community-focused groups..
- Insurance Companies: Indigenous and non-Indigenous private or public companies specializing in risk management or insurance products.
- Garden Centres/Hardware Stores: Nurseries, garden centers, hardware companies, or similar home-improvement retail stores.
- Schools/Educational Organizations: Public or private schools, Indigenous schools and organizations dedicated to youth education.
- Tourism Companies: Indigenous and non-Indigenous tourism, hospitality, and transportation companies catering to travelers.
- Wildfire Mitigation/Climate Change Organizations: Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups actively involved in wildfire mitigation, climate change, or related initiatives.
Please note that FireSmart BC typically does not partner with wildfire consultants, equipment providers, or political parties/groups.
If your organization aligns with our partner profile, mission and goals, we’d love to explore partnership opportunities with you. Let’s work together to create a safer and more wildfire resilient province!
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