Videos

Below are the video, slides and Q&A document from this February 2024 Power Hour.

Forecasting Fire: In this episode, we sit down with Matt MacDonald, Lead Fire Weather Forecaster with the Predictive Services Unit for the BC Wildfire Service where we dive into his background and learn what a day in the life of the Lead Fire Weather Forecaster looks like.

The Lillooet Tribal Council has been performing incredible work. Recognizing the growing risks imposed by wildfire, they have been working to unite Indigenous communities in the area and engaging with the municipality to implement FireSmart principles. Learn more about the work they’re performing by watching the following video!

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we highlight the impressive work of Leq'á:mel First Nation in integrating and embracing FireSmart principles within their community. Watch this video to learn more about the FireSmart initiatives taking place in Leq'á:mel.

United Against Wildfire: In this special two-guest episode, we speak with Vic Upshaw, the response support supervisor for FNESS, and Craig Moore, the founder and president of Rider Ventures, to explore their extensive experience in the world of wildfire resilience and response.

On May 4th, 2024 the East Kootenay FireSmart Program hosted their first Ember Stomp event in Jaffray, B.C.

Most folks don’t know how flammable their beautiful yard is. So we created a video campaign for the FireSmart Plant Program that puts the most popular plants to the test by asking, “Will it Burn!?”

It’s wildfire season and we all have a part to play. Luckily, yours is as simple as cleaning your gutters. Do your tasks. Do your part this wildfire season. We promise to do ours.

Dead trees and debris are fuel for wildfires. Simple tasks like collecting and removing debris from your property can make all the difference in protecting your home from a wildfire.

We all have a part to play this wildfire season. Yours is as simple as relocating combustibles at least 10 metres away from your home. Do your part. Get FireSmart.

As peak wildfire season approaches, it’s up to all of us to play a part in keeping our communities safe. Thankfully, your role is simple and a few household tasks are all it takes. We’re here to guide you through them.

Juniper may look pretty, but it lights up like a Christmas tree when exposed to fire—much faster than most. Fortunately, the FireSmart Plant Program is growing across the province, which means finding more resilient FireSmart alternatives this wildfire season is easier than ever. Look for the FireSmart Plant Tag at participating garden centres.

Reed grass is a very common plant around many homes, but it’s also a major wildfire hazard. Thankfully, there are prettier, safer options out there. Find them at participating local garden centres labelled with the FireSmart Plant Tag.

Emerald cedar isn’t hard to find around many homes, but it also isn’t hard for it to catch fire. Thankfully, there are more resilient alternatives out there this wildfire season. Find them at participating local garden centres labelled with the FireSmart Plant Tag.

This year's Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit started off with two days of training for wildfire professionals from around the province. View the video below to see some highlights.