Videos

Education

Resource Name Description Date Added Resource Link
Beautiful green landscape FireSmart BC Case Study – Pemberton
The following video shows how Pemberton has implemented FireSmart principles at various levels, from educating youth with the FireSmart Education Program to improving the resilience of properties in pursuit of... 07/30/24
Firesmart mascot talking to kids Jaffray Ember Stomp Event Highlight
On May 4th, 2024 the East Kootenay FireSmart Program hosted their first Ember Stomp event in Jaffray, B.C. 06/05/24
Woman speaking to a group of kids FireSmart BC Education Program: Ron Brent Elementary Case Study
The following video shows how the FireSmart BC Education Program can empower teachers to help their students become champions of wildfire resilience in their communities. 04/30/24
an ember simulator We’re Ready, Are You?
With the mild winter the province had, experts are anticipating the wildfire season to be here sooner than what we typically see and there's a need for people to understand... 04/23/24
Homer Partners Princeton Showcase Wildfire Mitigation Program Case Study – Princeton
This video showcases down the successful implementation of the Wildfire Mitigation Program in Princeton, BC. 11/28/23
Illustration of a person with a backpack and a fox mascot FireSmart BC Education Program
The new FireSmart BC Education Program is an all-in-one teaching resource to introduce students to FireSmart concepts, including how to make homes and communities more resilient to wildfire. 10/26/23
Two women, one wearing a "Penticton Fire Rescue" jacket, walk towards a house. FireSmart BC Home Assessment Overview
This video shows a typical FireSmart Home Assessment and walks through practical advice to make your home and property more resilient to the risk of wildfire. 06/23/23
A person in a yellow (firesmart) mascot costume poses with a child holding a toy Penticton Ember Stomp Event Highlight
On May 6th, 2023 the City of Penticton hosted their First Annual Ember Stomp event. 06/01/23
A person wearing a cape is mowing the lawn in front of a house. Everyday Heroes
When it comes to reducing wildfire risks to your home, everyday chores like mowing your lawn make everyday heroes. 05/16/23
Several red gasoline cans with yellow spouts are placed in a planter box Plant Program 2023 Supercut
If you don't know your plants, you could be planting wildfire hazards. 05/05/23
A fire station with a sign that reads "Hudson's Hope Fire Rescue Downtown Hall" Hudson’s Hope – Building a Wildfire Resilient Community
This is the story of a small-town community who, in the face of wildfire evacuations, has prepared themselves and worked together to become resilient to the threat of wildfire. 11/18/22
A wildfire danger rating sign The Wildfire Danger Rating sign explained
In this video explainer, we explore the wildfire danger rating sign; what it means, and how it impacts you. 06/09/22
Introduction to cultural burning and prescribed fire Introduction to cultural burning and prescribed fire
When managed properly, fire is a powerful tool for managing the health and safety of our forests, communities and wildlife. Learn more about prescribed fire and cultural burning in this... 06/03/22
Wildfire danger rating sign Secretary Rice and FireSmart BC ask BC residents to prepare for wildfire
FireSmart BC and Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness BC, are calling on residents of British Columbia to start preparing for wildfire using simple, proven steps to mitigate the... 05/24/22
Towards a shared understanding of wildfire risk in Canada Towards a shared understanding of wildfire risk in Canada
On May 3, 2022, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre and ICLR hosted a joint half-day online workshop titled 'Towards a shared understanding of wildfire risk in Canada'. 05/06/22
Beautiful green landscape

FireSmart BC Case Study – Pemberton

The following video shows how Pemberton has implemented FireSmart principles at various levels, from educating youth with the FireSmart Education Program to improving the resilience...
Firesmart mascot talking to kids

Jaffray Ember Stomp Event Highlight

On May 4th, 2024 the East Kootenay FireSmart Program hosted their first Ember Stomp event in Jaffray, B.C.
Woman speaking to a group of kids

FireSmart BC Education Program: Ron Brent Elementary Case Study

The following video shows how the FireSmart BC Education Program can empower teachers to help their students become champions of wildfire resilience in their communities.
an ember simulator

We’re Ready, Are You?

With the mild winter the province had, experts are anticipating the wildfire season to be here sooner than what we typically see and there's a...
Homer Partners Princeton Showcase

Wildfire Mitigation Program Case Study – Princeton

This video showcases down the successful implementation of the Wildfire Mitigation Program in Princeton, BC.
Illustration of a person with a backpack and a fox mascot

FireSmart BC Education Program

The new FireSmart BC Education Program is an all-in-one teaching resource to introduce students to FireSmart concepts, including how to make homes and communities more...
Two women, one wearing a "Penticton Fire Rescue" jacket, walk towards a house.

FireSmart BC Home Assessment Overview

This video shows a typical FireSmart Home Assessment and walks through practical advice to make your home and property more resilient to the risk of...
A person in a yellow (firesmart) mascot costume poses with a child holding a toy

Penticton Ember Stomp Event Highlight

On May 6th, 2023 the City of Penticton hosted their First Annual Ember Stomp event.
A person wearing a cape is mowing the lawn in front of a house.

Everyday Heroes

When it comes to reducing wildfire risks to your home, everyday chores like mowing your lawn make everyday heroes.
Several red gasoline cans with yellow spouts are placed in a planter box

Plant Program 2023 Supercut

If you don't know your plants, you could be planting wildfire hazards.
A fire station with a sign that reads "Hudson's Hope Fire Rescue Downtown Hall"

Hudson’s Hope – Building a Wildfire Resilient Community

This is the story of a small-town community who, in the face of wildfire evacuations, has prepared themselves and worked together to become resilient to...
A wildfire danger rating sign

The Wildfire Danger Rating sign explained

In this video explainer, we explore the wildfire danger rating sign; what it means, and how it impacts you.
Introduction to cultural burning and prescribed fire

Introduction to cultural burning and prescribed fire

When managed properly, fire is a powerful tool for managing the health and safety of our forests, communities and wildlife. Learn more about prescribed fire...
Wildfire danger rating sign

Secretary Rice and FireSmart BC ask BC residents to prepare for wildfire

FireSmart BC and Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness BC, are calling on residents of British Columbia to start preparing for wildfire using simple,...
Towards a shared understanding of wildfire risk in Canada

Towards a shared understanding of wildfire risk in Canada

On May 3, 2022, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre and ICLR hosted a joint half-day online workshop titled 'Towards a shared understanding of wildfire...