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FireSmart Education Program – Pemberton
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.
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.
Firewood Shed Guide
Firewood Shed Self-Assessment
Colouring Page
Colour in this photo of Ember the fox, created by Angela Kimble, a Coast Salish/Nuu-Cha-Nulth artist from Tsawout First Nation in Saanichton, B.C.
Firefighter Cookbook
Try some firefighter snacks with your child(ren)! Your child(ren) can eat the same foods that firefighters eat while working on wildfires. These snacks are also perfect toput in a grab and go bag.
Wildfire Development Permit Areas Guide
This guide equips FireSmart Coordinators with knowledge and guidance to implement FireSmart principles in local government's Development Permit Areas.
Structure Protection Sprinklers and Water Usage
This quick reference guide was put together for those considering installing their own structure protection sprinkler systems on their homes and property. Installing structure protection sprinklers on your home and property requires knowledge and expertise and is not without risk; FireSmart BC does not recommend that residents and property owners install their own structure protection sprinkler systems. Following FireSmart guidelines and principles around your home and property are the first steps anyone should take before considering a structure protection sprinkler.
FireSmart BC July 2024 Power Hour
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.
FireSmart BC Case Study – Pemberton
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!
The Get FireSmart Podcast – Episode 42
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.
Our Part Your Part – Summer
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.
Storing flammable patio furniture safely, packing a grab-and-go bag, and following the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist are all doing your part. Get FireSmart this summer at https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare