
Who we are
The FireSmart program in BC is directed by the BC FireSmart Committee (BCFSC), a group composed of the agencies below. The BCFSC’s goal is to collaboratively maintain and improve the delivery of the FireSmart BC program to better support wildfire preparedness, prevention and mitigation in BC. They do this by ensuring alignment with the seven FireSmart disciplines. In meeting their purpose they commit to aligning with FireSmart Canada, developing an annual work plan and budget and providing stakeholders and interested parties with one governing organization for FireSmart in BC.
Our committee members
The BCFSC consists of the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC), Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC (FCABC), Emergency Management BC (EMBC), Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC), First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of BC (FNESS), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), BC Parks, Parks Canada and Ministry of Forests – Regional Operations.


FireSmart Canada

British Columbia Wildfire Service

First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of British Columbia

BC Parks

Forest Enhancement Society of BC

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

Union of BC Municipalities

Parks Canada

Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR)

Ministry of Forests – Regional Operations

British Columbia Office of the Fire Commissioner
Meet the faces behind FireSmart BC
Team FireSmart BC is the group of individuals who work day in and day out to further the BCFSC goals. They span the BC Wildfire Service, Fire Chiefs Association of BC, FNESS, and the Union of BC Municipalities and are your first point of contact for any questions you have about the FireSmart program.
Rachel Woodhurst
A/Program Lead
Helena Marken
FireSmart Research Analyst
Janet Ford
FireSmart Coordinator
Joel Hamilton
FireSmart Home Partners Program Provincial Coordinator
Lynn Eileen
BC FireSmart Committee Coordinator
Amanda Reynolds
FNESS Provincial FireSmart Coordinator
Karla Hoffman
FireSmart Landscaping Expert
Zach LaRue
FireSmart Administrator
Deanne Suddaby
FireSmart Program Advisor
Brennan Balkovec
FireSmart Training Analyst
Ryan Moreside
Home Partners Program Administrative Coordinator
FireSmart careers
We’re always looking for great people to work with our collaborative team across Canada. So if you’re on the lookout for a rewarding career that can have a real impact in Canadian communities, you’ve come to the right place.
Our goals and impact

Our Mission
Build wildfire resiliency and reduce the negative impacts of fire for everyone in the province through FireSmart.

Our Vision
A wildfire resilient province where everyone works, plays and lives FireSmart.

Key documents
BCFSC Strategic Plan
This document outlines our vision, mission and goals for the years 2022 – 2025.
Annual Report
This document contains the FireSmart BC 2022 Annual Report.
Public Awareness Infographic
This infographic breaks down the public awareness and understanding of wildfires and the FireSmart BC Program.