FireSmart BC

Category 2 & 3 fire prohibitions are in effect throughout much of BC If you’re planning on travelling during this long weekend please stay safe and prepared Please take precaution with any fire use stay up-to-date on wildfire activity Stay up to date with the #BCWildfire App

A few simple precautions go a long way in protecting the places we all enjoy.

- At home, store any leftover firewood at least 10 metres away from your home or other structures - If a fire ban is in place, or if you want to be extra-cautious, use a CSA-rated propane campfire

Planning a camping trip? Jerry the Moose and Ember the FireSmart Fox are here with a few simple tips to help you keep your campfire safe and protect the places we all love.

Cedar hedges look nice, but did you know they’re highly flammable? Due to their high natural resin and oil content, these hedges could put your home at risk during wildfire season. See your property through FireSmart eyes at firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

Good news: we've just extended the FireSmart BC Spring Classroom Contest Deadline to May 22! Learn more and enter at: firesmartbc.ca/classroomconte…

Today is Moose Hide Campaign Day, and on this important day of ceremony, all Canadians are called to join together to take a stand against violence towards women and children. Together we can create lasting change. To learn more about the Moose Hide Campaign, follow @Moose_Hide.

You see a storage spot for your patio furniture. We see wildfire fuel. Combustibles could put your home at risk during a wildfire. Storing combustibles at least 10 metres away from your home could help save your home. Learn more at firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

Wildfire season is here, and the risks aren’t always obvious. Messy gutters look untidy, but more importantly, those dry leaves and debris are the perfect kindling for flying embers. See your property through FireSmart eyes at firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

A new chapter in community wildfire resilience is here. The Local FireSmart Collective Program (LFCP) is replacing the FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program in BC. Delivered in partnership with @bcaa.

Last call, BC educators! ⏰ The 2026 FireSmart BC Spring Classroom Contest closes May 15! Teach a FireSmart lesson, snap a photo, and submit your entry online for a chance to win one of three amazing prizes. Winners announced May 22. Enter today: firesmartbc.ca/classroomconte…

Columbine (Aquilegia) is our May Plant of the Month 🌸 A simple way to add colour while supporting a more fire-resilient yard. Attracts pollinators and is generally ignored by deer. Learn more: firesmartbc.ca/plants-of-the-…

Here’s what classes can win through the 2026 FireSmart BC Spring Classroom Contest: 🍎 11-inch iPad Air + Protective Case 🚌 $500 Field Trip Fund 📚 $250 Library Fund All winners will be selected through a random draw on May 22. Enter your class today: firesmartbc.ca/classroomconte…

Once you’re FireSmart, you can’t unsee the risks. Messy gutters, combustible materials stored next to the house, and flammable vegetation all put your house at risk during wildfire season. For preparation tips, visit firesmartbc.ca/prepare/

Your yard plays an important role in reducing wildfire risk. Search our map to find a FireSmart BC Landscaping Trained Professional in your area. firesmartbc.ca/landscaping-pr…