Silverton Fire Hall Wildfire Resiliency Garden
The Silverton Fire Hall Wildfire Resiliency Garden was delivered as a component of the Slocan Valley Wildfire Resiliency Program for the Villages of Slocan, Silverton,…
FireSmart stories
See FireSmart in action. The following are stories of success - individuals, neighbourhoods and communities that have taken key steps to make the places that they call home FireSmart.
Neighbourhoods and Communities
FireSmart in action
A grassroots movement
At its core, FireSmart is a grassroots movement – one that’s goal is to save lives, livelihoods, neighbourhoods and communities against the impacts of wildfire. It depends on neighbourhoods and communities all across our province – and country – that are organizing initiatives to make their communities safer.
The City of Powell River and Broombusters team up to remove hazardous Broom
The City of Powell River is teaming up with Broombusters. Based on Vancouver Island & BC Mainland, Broombusters is a grassroots non-profit society that started…
From the FireSmart BC Magazine
Check out the latest and greatest success stories from the FireSmart BC Magazine
Nelson’s collaborative approach to wildfire risk reduction
Photo courtesy of Adrian Wagner Studio When it comes to mitigating the effects of wildfire, the Nelson area is proving to be a pioneer with…
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