Resources

Wildfire Preparedness Risk Assessment (PDF)

A structured self-assessment to help identify ember vulnerabilities, defensible space gaps, and priority actions around your property.

Wildfire Resilience for Your Home (PDF)

An overview of wildfire resilience with practical “quick wins,” seasonal priorities, and guidance on when professional support may be helpful.

Protecting Your Property (PDF)

Guidance on landscaping, building materials, and ongoing maintenance practices that reduce ignition risk and support FireSmart principles.

Home Wildfire Readiness Checklist (PDF)

A structured walkthrough to identify common ember and ignition vulnerabilities around the home.

Defensible Space Planning Guide (PDF)

A clear explanation of defensible space zones, priorities, and maintenance considerations.

Rooftop Sprinklers for Wildfire Home Protection (PDF)

An educational guide explaining how rooftop sprinkler systems work, where they can help, water considerations, and important limitations.

Evacuation Planning Worksheet (PDF)

A simple planning tool to identify evacuation triggers, routes, destinations, and special considerations.

Wildfire Evacuation Go-Bag Checklist (PDF)

A comprehensive checklist to help households prepare 72-hour emergency kits for wildfire evacuations.

Pet & Livestock Safety in Wildfire Evacuations (PDF)

Planning guidance and checklists to help families safely evacuate with pets and livestock.

Returning Home Safely After a Wildfire (PDF)

Step-by-step guidance for post-evacuation re-entry, hazard awareness, and recovery considerations.

Wildfire Insurance & Financial Recovery Tips – BC (PDF)

An overview of wildfire insurance considerations, claims preparation, and financial recovery planning for British Columbia homeowners.

Community & Neighbourhood FireSmart (PDF)

Guidance for neighbourhood-level wildfire preparedness, shared risk reduction, and FireSmart recognition pathways.