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FireSmartBC Farm and Ranch Program Overview | Rachel Woodhurst

FireSmartBC Farm and Ranch Program Overview | Rachel Woodhurst

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Penticton’s FireSmart program works with community amid B.C.’s wildfire season

Penticton’s FireSmart program works with community amid B.C.’s wildfire season

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Wildfire Mitigation Program Hub | FireSmart BC

Wildfire Mitigation Program Hub | FireSmart BC

FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP) | FireSmart BC

FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program (FCNRP) | FireSmart BC

What is FireSmart | FireSmart BC

What is FireSmart | FireSmart BC

FireSmart for Kids – Ember | FireSmart BC

FireSmart for Kids – Ember | FireSmart BC

FireSmart BC Landscaping Hub

FireSmart BC Landscaping Hub

The risk of wildfire across B.C. is at its highest in decades. It is critical that British Columbians understand their risk, make a plan and follow all official orders. Follow our partners at FireSmart BC and visit www.firesmartbc.ca for information on how you can prepare for wildfire. | BC Wildfire Service

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Why we focus on embers | FireSmart BC

FireSmart BC releases new education program

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The Farm/Ranch Wildfire Plan Guide and Workbook | FireSmart BC

Fall may be just around the corner, but wildfire safety is still in season. So before you consider sparking up that end of season campfire, be sure to check if it’s allowed! Many wildfire prohibitions and restrictions are still in place, so here’s where to look before you head out: 📱BC Wildfire Service mobile app: -Click the Fire Ban feature along the top of the Map screen which gives a visual representation of where bans apply (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map) -Click Dashboard and

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What we talk about when we talk about the fire danger rating sign | FireSmart BC

Small actions. BIG DIFFERENCE. Before you head out for a weekend at the lake or a family BBQ, take ten minutes for wildfire prep. Sweep leaves from your stairs and deck and clear flammable clutter from your yard. Preparedness starts at https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare/ | FireSmart BC

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FireSmart BC encourages home assessments to mitigate dangers posed by wildfire embers

The BC Wildfire Service would like to thank the public for their on-going support during this challenging and busy fire season. As this season continues to test all those involved and impacted, it is more important now than ever for the people of B.C. to come together and support each other. It is incredibly impactful for our firefighters and staff to know that the communities they are working in are behind them and support the extremely important work that they are doing. This video was taken a

64.4K viewsAug 19, 2021

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IAFF Fire Ground Survival Program — BC Professional Fire Fighters

BC Wildfire Service crews and our many partners conduct fuel management projects to improve forest health. We regularly remove dry, dead grasses and shrubs making it easier for new, healthier vegetation to grow in. A huge benefit of fuel management projects is that they reduce wildfire risk. Similarly, you can reduce the wildfire risk around your home by doing your own fuel management, like keeping a short and well irrigated lawn. Long, dry grass ignites easily, and grass fires spread quickly, i

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The new and improved BC Wildfire Service app is now available for free download. Find it: 📱 in the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008?ls=1 📱 on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation&hl=en This app is one of a suite of new tools announced by the province today to help people prepare and stay informed during emergencies. Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024EMCR0024-000712 | BC Wildfire Service

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A closer look at fire operations on the McDougall Creek wildfire (K52767), the estimated 12,318 hectare fire burning adjacent to West Kelowna. BC Wildfire crews, structural firefighters, RCMP and utilities providers are working collaboratively to restore a safe environment that will allow residents to return to their homes. For up to date information on evacuation alerts and orders on the McDougall Creek wildfire, see www.cordemergency.ca For more details on McDougall Creek wildfire operations,

15.4K viewsAug 27, 2023

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Smart meters won't be forced upon B.C.

Today marks the first day of fall. Watch our latest seasonal outlook to learn more about the heatwave between late August and early September, the affects it had on fuels and fires, and what the long-range guidance suggests for the fire season heading into fall. The Fall 2025 Seasonal Outlook is also available on our blog: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/fall-2025-seasonal-outlook/ | BC Wildfire Service

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Noticing some bugs with the wildfire dashboard map? This evening, upgrades are being completed on our digital products that may cause map layers not to load. This work should be completed by 10 p.m. this evening. If you notice errors after this time, send us a message here or email [email protected]. Thank you for your patience! | BC Wildfire Service

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What can B.C. expect for the rest of the 2022 fire season? Neal McLoughlin, superintendent of predictive services, from the BC Wildfire Service breaks down the data. | Global BC

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Don’t wait for wildfire to be knocking on your door to take action, be prepared for wildfire season. Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness BC, Jennifer Rice, is calling on residents of British Columbia to make their homes and communities safe this wildfire season. “What many British Columbians often don’t know is we all have control over how much our homes are at risk.” Many of things you can do to lower your risk level are ordinary tasks. Clean your gutters, maintain your lawn and

2.3K viewsJun 23, 2022

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If your home is threatened by a wildfire, you may have limited time to make it more defendable by firefighting crews. Closing your doors and windows on the way out could save your home. Structure protection specialist Joss offers three simple tips you can use before evacuating. If you may need to evacuate, check out the FireSmart BC evacuation checklist: https://firesmartbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FireSmartCanada-Evacuation-Checklist.pdf | BC Wildfire Service

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If your home is threatened by a wildfire, you may have limited time to make it more defendable by firefighting crews. Structure protection specialist Joss offers three simple tips you can use before evacuating. If you may need to evacuate, check out the FireSmart BC evacuation checklist:https://firesmartbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FireSmartCanada-Evacuation-Checklist.pdf Or other FireSmart resources to make your home easier to defend: www.firesmartbc.ca | BC Wildfire Service

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High fire risk cedars and junipers should be replaced to FireSmart your home

A wildfire starts, we respond and bring it to under control, but then what? Why does it sometimes stay on the map for days or weeks? Even if you can no longer see smoke and flames, it doesn't necessarily mean the fire is completely extinguished. A fire can continue to burn underground or can still be considered active even when flames and smoke are not highly visible. There are a number of steps we need to take so that when we call a fire out, it really is out. Firefighters will have to return a

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B.C. Wildfire Map 2022: Updates on fire locations, evacuation alerts/orders

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