Carl Peterson FireSmart Testimonial
Carl Peterson talks about FireSmart and his home, and what his neighbourhood of Deer Ridge has done to protect themselves from wildfire.
Videos
FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Video
Post-fire studies, experiments and models have shown that homes ignite due to the condition of the home itself and everything around it, up to 100 metres from the foundation.
Creating Your Operations Map
An operations map helps producers make quick decisions and take action in the face of a wildfire threat. For farms and ranches, an operations map is a key part of having a wildfire plan.
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 doorstep in April, 2020.
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.
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.
Greg Straiten FireSmart Testimonial
Greg Straiten talks about how taking a FireSmart approach to construction ended up saving his home.
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 prevented major tragedy.
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.
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!
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.
IBHS Research Center Ember Storm Test Highlights
Courtesy of disastersafety.org, this video shows highlights from the Insurance Institute for Business Home and Safety (IBHS) ember storm test.
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 safe.
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.
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.