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FireSmart BC launches Landscaping Hub & Plant Program
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Watch and learn about the new virtual FireSmart Landscaping Hub and Plant Program! From the online resources to the program launched in over 30 garden centres, we are helping British... | 04/18/22 | View |
The Beauty of FireSmart Landscaping with Brian Minter
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Brian Minter, BC’s go-to gardening expert, reflects on gardening, climate change, and how FireSmart landscaping can help mitigate homeowners' risks when it comes to wildfire. | 03/28/22 | View |
FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP) vs Wildfire Mitigation Program (WMP)
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This video explains explains the difference between the Home Partners Program (HPP) and the FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP). | 02/02/22 | View |
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (WMS) vs Local FireSmart Representative (LFR)
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In this video Scott Rogers breaks down the difference between a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (WMS) and a Local FireSmart Representative (LFR). | 02/02/22 | View |
FireSmart BC Plant Program
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The FireSmart BC Plant program is one of the integral ways of educating British Columbians. Using clearly marked tags on plants found at home and garden centres, the program instantly... | 11/05/21 | View |
Wildfire Mitigation Program Overview
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The FireSmart Home Partners Program was designed to engage homeowners in voluntary wildfire mitigation activities by offering a professional home assessment with property-specific recommendations. | 10/27/21 | View |
FireSmart BC + Art Knapp
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We teamed up with Art Knapp stores in Kamloops and Prince George; enlisting our favourite FireSmart messenger, Ember, to help get the word out about FireSmart landscaping. | 09/23/21 | View |
The Worst Plan Is No Plan
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There’s a lot you can do before an evacuation is ordered to protect your home, farmland, or ranch from wildfire. | 08/30/21 | View |
We Asked The Experts
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After years of devastating wildfires, we asked firefighters and experts from around the world one question: “What have we learned?” As it turns out, people who have fought these fires... | 07/06/21 | View |
The Farm/Ranch Wildfire Plan Guide and Workbook
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Producers face unique challenges from wildfire. Use the Farm/Ranch Wildfire Plan guide and workbook to develop a preparedness plan that’s customized for your specific operational needs. | 09/16/20 | View |
FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Video
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Post-fire studies, experiments and models have shown that homes ignite due to the condition of the home itself and everything around it, up to 100 metres from the foundation. | 04/03/20 | View |
Creating Your Operations Map
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An operations map helps producers make quick decisions and take action in the face of a wildfire threat. For farms and ranches, an operations map is a key part of... | 11/19/20 | View |
IBHS Research Center Ember Storm Test Highlights
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Courtesy of disastersafety.org, this video shows highlights from the Insurance Institute for Business Home and Safety (IBHS) ember storm test. | 03/11/20 | View |
The Role and Impact of a FireSmart Coordinator
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Meet Krista Minar and learn about her role as a FireSmart Coordinator for the city of Merritt. | 08/19/19 | View |
FireSmart BC launches Landscaping Hub & Plant Program
Watch and learn about the new virtual FireSmart Landscaping Hub and Plant Program! From the online resources to the program launched in over 30 garden...
The Beauty of FireSmart Landscaping with Brian Minter
Brian Minter, BC’s go-to gardening expert, reflects on gardening, climate change, and how FireSmart landscaping can help mitigate homeowners' risks when it comes to wildfire.
FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP) vs Wildfire Mitigation Program (WMP)
This video explains explains the difference between the Home Partners Program (HPP) and the FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP).
Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (WMS) vs Local FireSmart Representative (LFR)
In this video Scott Rogers breaks down the difference between a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (WMS) and a Local FireSmart Representative (LFR).
FireSmart BC Plant Program
The FireSmart BC Plant program is one of the integral ways of educating British Columbians. Using clearly marked tags on plants found at home and...
Wildfire Mitigation Program Overview
The FireSmart Home Partners Program was designed to engage homeowners in voluntary wildfire mitigation activities by offering a professional home assessment with property-specific recommendations.
FireSmart BC + Art Knapp
We teamed up with Art Knapp stores in Kamloops and Prince George; enlisting our favourite FireSmart messenger, Ember, to help get the word out about...
The Worst Plan Is No Plan
There’s a lot you can do before an evacuation is ordered to protect your home, farmland, or ranch from wildfire.
We Asked The Experts
After years of devastating wildfires, we asked firefighters and experts from around the world one question: “What have we learned?” As it turns out, people...
The Farm/Ranch Wildfire Plan Guide and Workbook
Producers face unique challenges from wildfire. Use the Farm/Ranch Wildfire Plan guide and workbook to develop a preparedness plan that’s customized for your specific operational...
FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Video
Post-fire studies, experiments and models have shown that homes ignite due to the condition of the home itself and everything around it, up to 100...
Creating Your Operations Map
An operations map helps producers make quick decisions and take action in the face of a wildfire threat. For farms and ranches, an operations map...
IBHS Research Center Ember Storm Test Highlights
Courtesy of disastersafety.org, this video shows highlights from the Insurance Institute for Business Home and Safety (IBHS) ember storm test.
The Role and Impact of a FireSmart Coordinator
Meet Krista Minar and learn about her role as a FireSmart Coordinator for the city of Merritt.