3 in 4 British Columbians believe that the frequency, scale, and severity of wildfires in British Columbia have increased.
2021
2022
2023
2024
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Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
In terms of frequency and impact, wildfires are going to get worse before they get better.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
If we all work together in BC, we can reduce the impact of wildfires on people and property.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Climate change is the primary cause of the increase in wildfire outbreaks.
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Wildfires are inevitable and are just something we have to come to learn to accept.
In 2024, more British Columbians believe the provincial government has a major responsibility to develop strategies and marshal the resources to mitigate the risks of wildfires in BC than any other group tested.
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Provincial government has a major responsibility to mitigate wildfires.
2023
2022
Forestry industry has a major responsibility to mitigate wildfires.
2023
2022
Federal government has a major responsibility to mitigate wildfires.
2023
2022
Local communities have a major responsibility to mitigate wildfires.
2023
2022
Regional groups have a minor responsibility to mitigate wildfires.
2023
2022
Property & home owners have a minor responsibility to mitigate wildfires.
2023
2022
Indigenous groups have a minor responsibility to mitigate wildfires.
2023
2022
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Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Heard of it but not familiar
Never heard of it
British Columbians that have heard of FireSmart BC.
Very valuable
Somewhat valuable
Not very valuable
Not valuable at all
Don't know/prefer not to say
The majority believe FireSmart BC is valuable to the province and its citizens.
Have seen or heard of FireSmart BC’s mascot, Ember the FireSmart Fox.
Yes, there is a lot I can do
Yes, there are a few things I can do
Those who are very familiar with FireSmart BC think there are at least a few things they can do to protect their home.
This compared with only 45% of those who are not aware of FireSmart BC.
Yes, there is a lot I can do
Yes, there are a few things I can do
Those who are very familiar with FireSmart BC think there are at least a few things they can do to protect their home.
This compared with only 41% of those who are not aware of FireSmart BC.
Yes, there is a lot I can do
Yes, there are a few things I can do
Those who are very familiar with FireSmart BC think there are at least a few things they can do to protect their home.
This compared with only 44% of those who are not aware of FireSmart BC.
Yes, there is a lot I can do
Yes, there are a few things I can do
Those who are very familiar with FireSmart BC think there are at least a few things they can do to protect their home.
This compared with only 43% of those who are not aware of FireSmart BC.
Already sought out info & guidance last year
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Those who are very familiar with FireSmart BC already have or are at least likely to seek out information to protect their home.
This compared with only 53% of those who are not aware of FireSmart BC.
Already sought out info & guidance last year
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Those who are very familiar with FireSmart BC already have or are at least likely to seek out information to protect their home.
This compared with only 46% of those who are not aware of FireSmart BC.
Already sought out info & guidance last year
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Those who are very familiar with FireSmart BC already have or are at least likely to seek out information to protect their home.
This compared with only 43% of those who are not aware of FireSmart BC.
Already sought out info & guidance last year
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Those who are very familiar with FireSmart BC already have or are at least likely to seek out information to protect their home.
This compared with only 47% of those who are not aware of FireSmart BC.
Northwest
Prince George
Southeast
Coastal
Cariboo
Kamloops
Northwest
Prince George
Southeast
Coastal
Cariboo
Kamloops
Northwest
Prince George
Southeast
Coastal
Cariboo
Kamloops
Northwest
Prince George
Southeast
Coastal
Cariboo
Kamloops
Residents of the region that are familiar with FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region think that FireSmart BC is valuable.
Think there are a few things they can do to protect a home or property from wildfire.
Those in the region who recall an ad by FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region that are familiar with FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region think that FireSmart BC is valuable.
Think there are a few things they can do to protect a home or property from wildfire.
Those in the region who recall an ad by FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region that are familiar with FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region think that FireSmart BC is valuable.
Think there are a few things they can do to protect a home or property from wildfire.
Those in the region who recall an ad by FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region that are familiar with FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region think that FireSmart BC is valuable.
Think there are a few things they can do to protect a home or property from wildfire.
Those in the region who recall an ad by FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region that are familiar with FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region think that FireSmart BC is valuable.
Think there are a few things they can do to protect a home or property from wildfire.
Those in the region who recall an ad by FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region that are familiar with FireSmart BC.
Residents of the region think that FireSmart BC is valuable.
Think there are a few things they can do to protect a home or property from wildfire.
Those in the region who recall an ad by FireSmart BC.
To reflect the population of British Columbia, the data was weighted by Fire Centre, age, and gender in line with the most recent data from Statistics Canada.
The 2024 survey was conducted in English between December 9, 2024, and January 1, 2025, and took an average of 15 minutes to complete. Where applicable, data from the 2023, 2022 and 2021 studies have been included. Throughout the report, the acronym “DK/NR” denotes responses of either ”Don’t know” or ”Prefer not to respond.” Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
Research by Earnscliffe Strategies.
