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Resource Name	Description	Date Added	Resource Link
Wadin Bay Neighbourhood Feature	Wadin Bay was the first FIreSmart Canada Recognized Neighbourhood in Saskatchewan. In this neighbourhood feature, residents tell their history with wildfire, and the steps they've taken to increase their resiliency.	03/25/21	View
Banff Neighbourhood Feature	While typically known for its mountains and beauty, the resort town of Banff, Alberta is also a fantastic example of a community that has adopted FireSmart principles. Banff’s fire department,...	03/25/21	View
Gary Stamper FireSmart Testimonial	Gary Stamper is the Site Manager at Camp Summit in Squamish, BC. Here he describes the camp's preparation for wildfire, as well as their response to the wildfire on their...	09/16/20	View
Rob Dombowsky FireSmart Testimonial	Rob Dombowsky - the Wildfire Officer for the Pemberton Fire Zone - discusses the response, and evacuation, when wildfire hit Squamish in April, 2020.	09/16/20	View
Aaron Foote FireSmart Testimonial	Aaron is the Deputy Fire Chief for Squamish Fire Rescue. Here he tells his experience with wildfire in the Upper Squamish Valley.	06/26/20	View
Greg Straiten FireSmart Testimonial	Greg Straiten talks about how taking a FireSmart approach to construction ended up saving his home.	06/26/20	View
Tony Rainbow FireSmart Testimonial	Tony Rainbow is the SLRD Board Chair and Regional Director for Squamish-Lillooet. Listen to his experience with fire in the region, and how the FireSmart actions taken by the community...	06/26/20	View
Dave Johnston FireSmart Testimonial	Dave Johnston is a homeowner in Squamish. Here he recounts how taking a FireSmart approach to constructing a property ended up saving his family's home from wildfire.	06/19/20	View
Bryan Reid’s Top 3 FireSmart Tips	Bryan Reid, of Timber Kings fame, shares his top 3 tips for staying FireSmart. Don't wait - get FireSmart today!	04/29/20	View
Timber Kings: Bryan Reid’s Story	Bryan Reid, of Timber Kings fame, lost a lot to wildfire. Here he shares his experience, as well as his top FireSmart tips.	04/29/20	View
Danielle Dysserinck FireSmart Testimonial	Danielle is the Deputy Emergency Program Coordinator for District of Mackenzie - listen to her talk about how running emergency planning, workshops and the application of FireSmart keeps her community...	03/18/20	View
Ian Leblanc FireSmart Testimonial	Ian Leblanc is the Wildfire Project Coordinator with the District of Mackenzie - hear him talk about the need and benefits of FireSmart practices in his community.	03/18/20	View
Jamie Guise FireSmart Testimonial	Jamie Guise is the Fire Chief of the District of Mackenzie Fire Department. Here Jamie talks about his departments responsibilities and the importance FireSmart plays.	03/04/20	View
Anita deDreu FireSmart Testimonial	Meet Anita deDreu, the Emergency Program Coordinator for the Regional District of Fraser Fort-George.	03/04/20	View
Bruce Perrin FireSmart Testimonial	Learn why it is important to FireSmart your home and property with Chief Perrin.	01/14/20	View