How to Make Your Home FireSmart

HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME FIRESMART

Sparks and embers can be thrown up to 2 kilometres ahead of a wildfire. These can ignite materials on or near your home which can be potentially devastating. These FireSmart guidelines will help you create a defensible space around your home, minimizing your fire risk.

Create a FireSmart Home Ignition Zone

The FireSmart Zone is the area around your home. Start at your home and work your way outwards. Changes made to the area closest to your home and your home itself will have the greatest impact on reducing the risk of wildfire damage. Download your copy of the Firesmart BC Begins at Home Guide and the FireSmart BC Landscaping Guide to use as reference.

Insurance Reasons to Think FireSmart!
  • Cooperators has partnered with FireSmart BC to encourage homeowners to take advantage of the FireSmart BC Home Partners Program and the FireSmart Canada Neihbourhood Recognition Program. Get details here: Cooperators FireSmart Information
  • Property owners can get $100 off their BCAA Home Insurance policy if they complete a Home Assessment through the Home Partners Program. Upon completion of all the recommended mitigation actions from the Home Assessment, property owners can get additional savings of 5%. Visit https://www.bcaa.com/community/partnerships/firesmart-bc

Interested in FireSmart Certification? Learn more here: FireSmart BC Home Partners Program

Tips to FireSmart Your Home (click to open pdf)

Tips to FireSmart Your Home

FireSmart Home Ignition Zone (click to open pdf)

Home Ignition Zone