Welcome to Marten Beach, Alta., or as residents call it, paradise! This long-standing Recognized FireSmart Neighbourhood organizes annual community clean-up events during which residents work together to clear potential wildfire fuel.
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.
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, government and FireSmart neighbourhoods have worked together to increase resilience to wildfire.
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 doorstep in April, 2020.
Rob Dombowsky - the Wildfire Officer for the Pemberton Fire Zone - discusses the response, and evacuation, when wildfire hit Squamish in April, 2020.
Aaron is the Deputy Fire Chief for Squamish Fire Rescue. Here he tells his experience with wildfire in the Upper Squamish Valley.
Greg Straiten talks about how taking a FireSmart approach to construction ended up saving his home.
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 prevented major tragedy.
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.
Bryan Reid, of Timber Kings fame, shares his top 3 tips for staying FireSmart. Don't wait - get FireSmart today!
Bryan Reid, of Timber Kings fame, lost a lot to wildfire. Here he shares his experience, as well as his top FireSmart tips.
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 safe.
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.
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.
Meet Anita deDreu, the Emergency Program Coordinator for the Regional District of Fraser Fort-George.