Catastrophic wildfire on the coast may seem unlikely, but it’s still a threat. Check out our latest video, featuring BC Wildfire staff and the chief of the Dashwood Fire Department. Together, they highlight the unique challenges and opportunities surrounding wildfire in coastal BC, as well as the collaborative and proactive ways that coastal residents can make their communities FireSmart.
The 2021 wildfire season has quickly become one of the driest, most active on record, which means the risk of wildfire is more real than ever. FireSmart BC is here to provide the tools and resources you need to get prepared.
Cultural burn being conducted in spring of 2019 on Shackan band lands facilitated by the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society’s Fuel Management Department and Shackan Indian Band members with assistance from the BC Wildfire Service.
Cultural burn being conducted in spring of 2019 in Xwisten facilitated by the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society’s Fuel Management Department and Xwisten band members with assistance from the BC Wildfire Service.
In British Columbia, wildfires are becoming an increasing threat. Fortunately, there is a solution that everyone can be a part of. Introducing FireSmart BC: the go-to resource for combating the problem of wildfire in BC.