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 the Neighbourhood Recognition Program. Keep up the great work, Pemberton!
On May 4th, 2024 the East Kootenay FireSmart Program hosted their first Ember Stomp event in Jaffray, B.C.
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.
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 the potential danger.
This video showcases down the successful implementation of the Wildfire Mitigation Program in Princeton, BC.
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.
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.
On May 6th, 2023 the City of Penticton hosted their First Annual Ember Stomp event.
When it comes to reducing wildfire risks to your home, everyday chores like mowing your lawn make everyday heroes.
If you don't know your plants, you could be planting wildfire hazards.
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.
In this video explainer, we explore the wildfire danger rating sign; what it means, and how it impacts you.
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 animated video.
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 impacts of wildfire on their property and communities. Watch this video to see Jennifer Rice putting FireSmart into action.
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'.