There is a free FireSmart 101 course

FireSmart Canada has developed a free one-hour course for those getting started with FireSmart and wanting to learn more.

How do wildfires impact structures?

At the Fort Providence Wildfire Experimental Site, 14 tiny home structures—built with a mix of FireSmart and non-FireSmart materials—were put to the ultimate test in real-world wildfire conditions.

This groundbreaking project was performed in collaboration with wildfire experts and government organizations, revealing critical insights about protecting homes and communities.

Watch the following video to see this research in action and learn how FireSmart principles make a significant difference.

90% of homes burned from wildfires are ignited by sparks or embers

Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and vegetation that can be carried through the wind for more than two kilometres. They can cause spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.

Watch the effect of embers on a home that is not prepared for a wildfire with this simulation:

Gary Stamper is the Site Manager at Camp Summit in Squamish, BC. Here he describes the camp’s preparation for wildfire, as well as their response to the wildfire on their doorstep in April, 2020.

Karl Peterson talks about FireSmart and his home, and what his neighbourhood of Deer Ridge has done to protect themselves from wildfire.

Greg Straiten talks about how taking a FireSmart approach to construction ended up saving his home.

Pat Crook of Mackenzie, BC, talks about his experience with FireSmart workshops, and implementing its practices.

Check out https://prescribedfire.ca/ for more

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