Videos

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.

It’s peak fire season and we all have a part to play. Wildfire professionals are doing their part in the field every day, and you can do your part, too.

Firefighting professionals are doing their part this summer to protect communities from wildfires. You can do your part by reviewing the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist—a short list of simple tasks to help keep you and your property safe.

Wildfire season is in full effect, and everyone has a part to play. Yours is as simple as storing flammable outdoor furniture safely. It’s an easy habit that can make a big difference.

A few simple tasks can make a big difference if a wildfire emergency strikes. Ensuring your family is prepared to leave quickly is one aspect of doing your part.

Below are the video, slides and Q&A document from this June 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.