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It’s peak fire season and we all have a part to play. Wildfire professionals are doing their part in the field every day, and you can do your part, too.
Storing flammable patio furniture safely, packing a grab-and-go bag, and following the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist are all doing your part. Get FireSmart this summer at https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare

Firefighting professionals are doing their part this summer to protect communities from wildfires. You can do your part by reviewing the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist—a short list of simple tasks to help keep you and your property safe.

Wildfire season is in full effect, and everyone has a part to play. Yours is as simple as storing flammable outdoor furniture safely. It’s an easy habit that can make a big difference.

A few simple tasks can make a big difference if a wildfire emergency strikes. Ensuring your family is prepared to leave quickly is one aspect of doing your part.

Ladder fuels and high continuity of plants can increase fire risk. Use this graphic to visually show how ladder fuels work and the differences between high and low continuity.

Below are the video, slides and Q&A document from this February 2024 Power Hour.

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The Test is the story of the town of Logan Lake's efforts to make their community more fire resilient, eventually becoming the first FireSmart community in Canada.

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This document contains information and frequently asked questions about The FireSmart BC Home Partners Program (HPP) which is designed to engage residents in voluntary wildfire mitigation activities by offering a professional home assessment with property-specific recommendations to aid in reducing risk to wildfire.

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Forecasting Fire: In this episode, we sit down with Matt MacDonald, Lead Fire Weather Forecaster with the Predictive Services Unit for the BC Wildfire Service where we dive into his background and learn what a day in the life of the Lead Fire Weather Forecaster looks like.

The Lillooet Tribal Council has been performing incredible work. Recognizing the growing risks imposed by wildfire, they have been working to unite Indigenous communities in the area and engaging with the municipality to implement FireSmart principles. Learn more about the work they’re performing by watching the following video!

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we highlight the impressive work of Leq'á:mel First Nation in integrating and embracing FireSmart principles within their community. Watch this video to learn more about the FireSmart initiatives taking place in Leq'á:mel.

One Wildfire, 10,000 Heroes: In this episode, we speak with Jason Brolund, Fire Chief of West Kelowna. Through our conversation, we discuss his experiences with the devastating 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire and the important lessons learned from a difficult wildfire season.

United Against Wildfire: In this special two-guest episode, we speak with Vic Upshaw, the response support supervisor for FNESS, and Craig Moore, the founder and president of Rider Ventures, to explore their extensive experience in the world of wildfire resilience and response.

This brochure covers information about creating and maintaining a FireSmart lawn. Highlights include Clover lawns, watering, mowing, and alternatives to traditional lawns.

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On May 4th, 2024 the East Kootenay FireSmart Program hosted their first Ember Stomp event in Jaffray, B.C.