The FireSmart Plant Program has officially launched at the North Saanich Canadian Tire. As the first large-scale retailer to carry FireSmart-tagged plants, this is a huge step towards more resilient landscapes across the province.
'Tis the season for holiday prep—and wildfire preparedness! From checking door fittings to keeping gutters clear, the small steps you take now will make a big difference later. Check out our FireSmart Holiday Guide video for some helpful tips to keep your home safe while you deck the halls.
Below are the video, slides and Q&A document from our December 2024 Power Hour.
Below are the video and slides from our March 2025 Power Hour.
By observing the well-managed greenery and bountiful community garden of Stellat’en First Nation, it’s easy to see how FireSmart Principles can have a direct impact on community health and safety. The following video dives into Peter Luggi’s efforts and shows how a FireSmart community doesn’t need to be comprised of stone and concrete—it can be green, lush, and vibrant.
In collaboration with the Government of the Northwest Territories, BC Wildfire Service, FPInnovations, the Canadian Forest Service, MYAC Consulting Inc., the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, the Northwest Territories Structure Ignition Project was conducted at the Fort Providence Wildfire Experimental Site—a controlled environment for wildfire research.
Coast-to-Coast Wildfire Resilience: In this episode of the Get FireSmart Podcast, we spoke with Kara McCurdy, Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager for Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services and one of the 2024 Lynn Orstad Award winners. We discuss the transformative power of FireSmart principles, Kara’s keynote presentation at the 2024 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit, lessons from her incredible 30-year career in Nova Scotia, and her vision for the future of wildfire resilience.
FireSmart BC had an amazing time at the Kamloops Pride Parade on August 25! We were thrilled to join the event and hand out special edition stickers featuring Ember with a pride flag. The video below shows some of the most awesome and memorable moments.
Below are the video, slides and Q&A document from our August 2024 Power Hour.
As a community that understands their vulnerability to wildfire, Pemberton has been making exceptional progress in their FireSmart journey over the past four years. One key resource they’ve been making use of is the FireSmart BC Education Program.
In 2023, FireSmart BC and BCAA came together to strengthen wildfire resilience across the province through the BCAA FireSmart Initiative. The following video shows how we’ve been able to support remote regions and Indigenous communities through outreach efforts, resource development, and grant opportunities.
Below are the video, slides and Q&A document from our July 2024 Power Hour. Please note that our presenter had some technical difficulties at the start of the webinar, but the issues were resolved after the first 5 minutes.
The following video shows how Pemberton has implemented FireSmart principles at various levels, from educating youth with the FireSmart Education Program to improving the resilience of properties in pursuit of the Neighbourhood Recognition Program. Keep up the great work, Pemberton!
A FireSmart Future for Indigenous Communities: In this episode, we sit down with Local FireSmart Representative Aislinn Gentles, currently working as the OHS & Emergency Program Manager for Saulteau First Nations. We discuss her experiences and the process of integrating FireSmart into an Indigenous community.
