FireSmart BC

Wildfire mitigation and preparation resources, educational tools, and news for homeowners and communities in high-risk areas.

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Funding? Logistics? Fire ecologist Colleen Ross says the biggest barrier to prescribed fire in Canada is ourselves. Listen to the full conversation: https://t.co/wQJu9sj9l1

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The FireSmart BC Education Program teaches K-1 students fire safety basics like wildfire seasons, how to identify burnable items, and how to respect fire.

Find the lessons here: https://t.co/JkADKjtXMB

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Fire ecologist Colleen Ross reframes a phrase often used in wildfire conversations: it isn't about bringing fire back, it's about bringing us back to fire. Listen to the full conversation: https://t.co/wQJu9sj9l1

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Save the date! The 2027 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit takes place April 17-21 in Prince George, BC. Registration opens in January. Learn more: https://t.co/lZElesNSXt

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Students across BC are back to school this week, many with questions about the summer they just watched unfold.

The FireSmart BC Education Program gives teachers an age-appropriate way to answer them. Share it with an educator you know: https://t.co/JkADKjtXMB

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Showy Stonecrop is this month's fire-resistant Plant of the Month 🌸 This late-blooming succulent brings pink blooms when other plants are fading, and its thick, water-storing leaves make it harder to ignite. Learn more: https://t.co/M0XikoLFR5

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Meet Rose McRae, August's FireSmart BC Spotlight of the Month! Rose leads the Structural Protection Crew for the Nooaitch Band in N'laka'pamux Territory. "All communities should be a part of the FireSmart program," she says. Learn more: https://t.co/xYjCpPSa6J

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Firefighting professionals are doing their part to protect communities from wildfires. You can do yours by reviewing the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist—a short list of simple tasks to help keep you and your property safe in an emergency: https://t.co/rq9cxq57G8

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Taking a few steps around your home before evacuating can make a big difference. The Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist outlines what to do, including clearing roof debris, mowing grass short, and checking vents. Full checklist: https://t.co/SvtjOh0Rrr

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Wildfire season is in full effect, and everyone has a part to play. Yours is as simple as storing flammable outdoor furniture safely. It’s an easy habit that can make a big difference.

For more tips to FireSmart your property, visit https://t.co/rq9cxq57G8

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Know your wildfire risk, prepare, and help fire crews stop the spread. Report wildfires, unattended campfires, or open burning violations to 1-800-663-5555, or *5555 on your cellphone. Everyone has a part to play in keeping the province safe.

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If you or a loved one lives in an area at risk of wildfire right now, these are the most important things to do to be prepared.

Visit https://t.co/rq9cxq57G8 for more information.

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Fire crews across BC are responding to multiple active wildfires while working to protect homes in their path. A FireSmart home could be faster and safer to defend, freeing up resources to fight the fire itself. Quick tasks to do today: https://t.co/rq9cxq57G8

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A few simple tasks can make a big difference if a wildfire emergency strikes. Ensuring your family is prepared to leave quickly is one aspect of doing your part.

Learn how to prepare and what to include in your emergency grab-and-go bag at https://t.co/rq9cxq57G8

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On June 29, 2021, an aggressive wildfire spread across McKay Creek, near Lillooet. Erin and her partner took action, clearing grass, moving propane and flammables, clearing debris, and more. Their home stood after the fire passed. Read her story: https://t.co/SuStbSEpc3

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Peak wildfire season is here, and wildfire professionals are doing their part. In comparison, your part is simple.

Packing a grab-and-go bag and following the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist is doing your part. Learn more at https://t.co/rq9cxq57G8

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With increased wildfire activity in many parts of the province, now is the time to pack a grab-and-go bag for everyone in your household, pets included. Start with food, water, medications, and important documents. Get the full checklist at https://t.co/2iZtUvgUQF
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Active wildfires are burning across BC, and strong winds and lightning are expected in parts of the province this long weekend. Get your grab-and-go bag ready, clear combustibles within 10 metres of your home, and know your pre-evacuation steps. Checklist: https://t.co/SvtjOh0Rrr

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Rachel Woodhurst, FireSmart BC's program lead, joined CBC's Andrew Nichols to share wildfire safety tips Canadians can take now, as fire season continues across Canada. Watch here: https://t.co/2i2IXLVXnn

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Heading out for the August long weekend? Check https://t.co/eKDq7lO7UI or the app, and with local or Indigenous governments, for campfire bans first. If allowed, use a fire ring, keep it small, have water ready, and never leave it unattended.