Creating a beautiful yard that also helps reduce wildfire risk is easier with the right support. A FireSmart BC Landscaping Trained Professional can offer practical guidance based on proven landscaping practices.
Search the map to find someone nearby and start planning your project at the Find a FireSmart BC Landscaping Trained Professional link in our bio.
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.
Before lighting a campfire, always check BCwildfire.ca or use the BC Wildfire app, and check with local or Indigenous governments to see if there is a campfire ban or prohibition in the area you are visiting. If there isn’t an active campfire ban, you can usually have a safe campfire by doing the following:
- Always avoid having a campfire when it’s windy
- Use a designated fire ring
- Do not collect firewood in a park
- Use locally sourced firewood and avoid transporting it over long distances to help prevent the spread of invasive species
- Keep your fire smaller than 0.5 m high and 0.5 m wide
- Be equipped with at least 8 L of water or a hand tool
- Never leave your campfire unattended for any amount of time
- Ensure that your fire is completely extinguished before going to bed or leaving the area; the coals should be cool to the touch
- 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
A few simple precautions go a long way in protecting the places we all enjoy.
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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.
Consider swapping cedar and other flammable vegetation for fire-resistant plants such as poplars, hawthorn, or maple.
Good news: we've just extended the FireSmart BC Spring Classroom Contest Deadline to May 22!
This province-wide contest invites elementary classrooms across BC to explore wildfire resilience through the FireSmart BC Education Program. It’s a fun, effective way for students to learn about wildfire science and resilience.
If you’re an educator, here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Choose a lesson plan online.
2️⃣ Conduct the lesson activity.
3️⃣ Capture the moment with a photo.
4️⃣ Submit your entry online at the link below.
Winners will be announced via a random draw on May 29.
Learn more and enter at the Classroom Contest link in our bio.
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_campaign .
You see a storage spot for your patio furniture. We see wildfire fuel.
Combustibles like propane, firewood, and even plastic patio furniture 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 FireSmart preparedness tips at the Through FireSmart Eyes link in our bio.
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.
Why the change? Because wildfire resilience works best when programs reflect the unique needs of our communities. That’s why the LFCP is built specifically for British Columbians.
Delivered in partnership with @bcaarewards , whose continued support through the BCAA FireSmart Initiative helps strengthen community wildfire resilience across the province.
Last Call for Entries! ⏰
There’s still time to enter the 2026 FireSmart BC Spring Classroom Contest, but not for long!
If you’re an educator, here’s your quick reminder on how to enter before the deadline:
1️⃣ Choose a lesson plan online.
2️⃣ Complete the lesson activity with your class.
3️⃣ Snap a photo of the experience.
4️⃣ Submit your entry at the link below.
The contest closes May 15, 2026, and winners will be selected by random draw on May 22. Don’t miss your chance to participate!
Learn more and submit your entry today at the Classroom Contest link in our bio.
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 the link in our bio.
Columbine (Aquilegia) is our May Plant of the Month 🌸
Looking to add some colour to your yard? Columbine is a great option that also supports a more fire-resilient landscape.
These airy, clump-forming plants bloom from late spring into mid-summer, with delicate, nodding flowers in a range of colours. They’re easy to grow, attract pollinators, and are generally ignored by deer.
While individual plants are short-lived, Columbine will self-seed and spread, making it a great choice for filling in areas where higher-risk plants have been removed.
A simple swap like this can help make your yard more resilient over time.
Elementary classes across BC have a chance to win some exciting prizes 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, so every participating classroom has a chance to win.
The contest runs from April 20 to May 15, so be sure to enter and host a FireSmart lesson before it ends!
Learn more at the Classroom Contest link in our bio.
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.
Luckily, you can FireSmart your property in a few simple steps:
🍁 Clear leaves and debris from your gutters
🧯 Store flammable materials at least 10 metres from your home
🪴 Swap combustible plants for fire-resistant vegetation.
For more preparation tips, visit the Prepare link in our bio.
