FireSmart

FireSmart is a proactive approach to wildfire risk reduction that encourages property owners, neighbourhoods, and communities to take practical steps to reduce the likelihood of wildfire damage and improve community resilience.

FireSmart BC Website: Your Go-To Source for FireSmart

The FireSmart BC website is an amazing resource that is the official go-to source for everything FireSmart related.

FireSmart BC

FireSmart Basics for Home Owners

Incorporating FireSmart practices into your regular yard work routine can significantly reduce your wildfire risk. Prioritize changes closest to your home, working outwards for the greatest impact.

Download the FireSmart Begins with You Guide to learn more.

Request a FireSmart Assessment

A FireSmart Assessment provides residents with:

• An in-depth, on-site assessment conducted by experienced fire professionals.
• An opportunity for property owners to identify mitigation actions unique to their property.
• A detailed follow-up report with customized mitigation actions designed to measurably reduce the wildfire risk to your property.

To obtain a free in-person custom FireSmart Assessment for your property, sign up at FireSmart BC.

Book a FireSmart Assessment

Castlegar FireSmart – Wildfire Mitigation Program

The City of Castlegar FireSmart Wildfire Mitigation Program offers homeowners free FireSmart assessments to help reduce wildfire risk on their properties. A personalized FireSmart Assessment identifies specific actions and upgrades that can make your home and property more resilient to wildfire.

Homeowners who complete eligible FireSmart recommendations may qualify for rebates that help cover the cost of materials and labour. These improvements not only reduce wildfire risk and enhance the safety of your property, but can also improve its appearance and contribute to the overall resilience and protection of the community.

To learn more download the Castlegar FireSmart – Wildfire Mitigation Program Guide.

FireSmart BC – Local FireSmart Collective Program

FireSmart BC’s Local FireSmart Collective Program (LFCP) represents the next step in advancing community wildfire resilience. The program is available to groups of residents in areas of continuous land and structures where it is beneficial for property owners within the City of Castlegar’s municipal boundary to work together as a collective.

Developed by FireSmart BC and managed through an online platform, the program recognizes and rewards collective action to protect homes and shared spaces from wildfire. Participants progress through a four-tier system that reflects increasing levels of wildfire resilience, with recognition and financial incentives available at each stage.

To learn more download the FireSmart BC – Local FireSmart Collective Program Info Sheet.