FireSmart
FireSmart BC is the provincial program dedicated to helping British Columbians reduce their wildfire risk and is the best resource for individuals, neighbourhoods, and communities looking to protect themselves and their properties.
Statistics estimate that 50% of homes burnt during a wildfire are started by embers, which travel a distance of 2km on average. Under the right conditions, embers have been known to travel 6km.
When embers land on or near a fire-resilient home or yard, they typically burn out before the roofs or walls can ignite. If the same ember lands on a fuel source of any sort, it has a much better chance of generating the heat necessary for ignition. This is why implementing FireSmart practices on your property is so important. FireSmart principles are designed to mitigate a home's vulnerability to wildfire. Homes ignite due to the condition of the home and everything that surrounds it, up to 30 metres from the foundation- this is called the Home Ignition Zone.
By taking steps to reduce the risk of wildfire affecting the property, homeowners have an important role to play in wildfire prevention.
Request a FireSmart Home Assessment
Would you like to request a FREE FireSmart home assessment? Please send an email with your name, address, and phone number to: [email protected]
Our team will then contact you to schedule a time to complete the assessment of your property.
FireSmart home assessments provide recommendations and highlight areas of opportunity to the homeowner. There is no risk to having a home assessment completing, and a number of potential benefits.
FireSmart 101
Want to learn about the wildland urban interface? Want to learn more about the FireSmart program and its principles?
Take the FireSmart 101 training course! https://firesmartcanada.ca/programs/firesmart-101/