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Happy Holidays from FireSmart BC

'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.

Stellat’en First Nation shows how FireSmart can be lush, green, and vibrant

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.

Northwest Territories Structure Ignition Project 2024

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.

Guidance for Drinking Water System Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments

This list of recommendations is intended to guide drinking water system infrastructure assessments for vulnerability to wildfire. These types of assessments may be funded through the UBCM-administered FireSmart Community Funding and Supports, under the eligible activities.

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The Get FireSmart Podcast – Episode 43

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 Education Program – Classroom Contest Toolkit

This toolkit provides the essential information and resources needed for FireSmart Coordinators, Local FireSmart Representatives, Prevention Specialists and other staff to easily promote the FireSmart Education Program Classroom Contest.

Background:

The FireSmart BC Education Program was launched in 2023. To promote the Program and add to the excitement of students returning to school, we are running a classroom contest from September 30 to November 4, 2024 offering fantastic prizes to participating schools.

To raise awareness about the program and contest, we are organizing a direct mail campaign. Each elementary school in BC will receive a package with the materials listed below, while high schools will receive them via email.

We encourage FireSmart BC staff to review the materials, familiarize themselves with the content, and connect with their local schools. The most effective way to encourage participation is through direct, one-on-one engagement at the local level. For additional resources, you can also access the FireSmart BC Education Program toolkit.
Thank you for helping spread the word and supporting wildfire resilience education!

Contest opens: September 30, 2024
Contest closes: November 4, 2024

Direct Mail Package Contents:
  • Letter to the Principal: A letter outlining the package contents and introducing the FireSmart BC Education Program and Classroom Contest. FireSmart staff can also customize this letter into an email to reach out to local schools.
  • Contest Flyer: A flyer detailing the FireSmart BC Education Program Classroom Contest, including how schools can participate for a chance to win exciting prizes.
  • FireSmart BC Education Program Poster: A visually engaging poster that outlines the FireSmart BC Education Program, designed for schools to display in staff rooms and around the school.
  • FireSmart BC Program Overview Postcard: A postcard summarizing the FireSmart BC Education Program, intended for schools to distribute to individual teachers or place in common areas such as staff rooms.

 

Questions? Reach out to Education@FireSmartBC.ca

The BCAA FireSmart Initiative

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.