British Columbia FireSmart Program

The British Columbia FireSmart Program is a community-led initiative that promotes wildfire risk reduction through education, planning, and property management. It encourages residents and local governments to adopt practices like creating defensible space around homes, using fire-resistant building materials, and maintaining vegetation to prevent the spread of fire. The goal is to enhance community resilience and safety by reducing fire risk before a wildfire occurs, aligning efforts with provincial strategies for wildfire preparedness and prevention. Ultimately, FireSmart empowers communities to work collaboratively in protecting lives, property, and ecosystems from the threat of wildfires.