Guides & Manuals
| Description | Resource Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Begins At Home Guide | This guide outlines how each homeowner or resident can make their property and neighbourhood FireSmart. | 05/08/25 | View |
 Farm and Ranch Wildfire Plan, Workbook & Guide | Get prepared with a customized Wildfire Plan using the Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Guide & Workbook. | 07/01/24 | View |
 Open Burning Practices for Farmers and Ranchers | Farmers and ranchers sometimes face special challenges when using open burns to clear grass and stubble, debris piles and windrows. To help conduct your open burn safely, please follow the tips in this factsheet. | 10/01/24 | View |
 FireSmart BC Glossary | Your comprehensive guide to all the FireSmart BC terms, concepts and acronyms. | 03/24/25 | View |
 FireSmart Critical Infrastructure Guide | The FireSmart Critical Infrastructure (CI) Hazard Assessment Form is a numerically ranked process that is intended for assessing vulnerability of systems, facilities, technologies, networks, assets and services essential to the healthy, safety, security or economic well being of British Columbians and the effective functioning of government. | 11/19/24 | View |
 Cultural Sites and Green Spaces Guide | Use these resources to determine your Cultural Sites or Green Space’s preparedness for wildfire. | 11/19/24 | View |
 Structure Protection Sprinklers and Water Usage | This quick reference guide was put together for those considering installing their own structure protection sprinkler systems on their homes and property. Installing structure protection sprinklers on your home and property requires knowledge and expertise and is not without risk; FireSmart BC does not recommend that residents and property owners install their own structure protection sprinkler systems. Following FireSmart guidelines and principles around your home and property are the first steps anyone should take before considering a structure protection sprinkler. | 10/30/24 | View |
 FireSmart Social Media Handbook | This document outlines FireSmartBC's social media objectives and best practices across various platforms. | 11/19/24 | View |
 Wildfire Development Permit Areas Guide | This guide equips FireSmart Coordinators with knowledge and guidance to implement FireSmart principles in local government's Development Permit Areas. | 11/19/24 | View |
 Outreach Opportunities for FireSmart Staff and Volunteers | From community workshops to collaborative clean-up events, below are outreach opportunities for people involved in the FireSmart network. | 11/19/24 | View |
 Brand Guidelines | For guidelines on how to use both the FireSmart BC and FireSmart™ Canada brands. | 11/19/24 | View |
 Firewood Shed Guide | This document offers seasonal recommendations and design examples for firewood sheds to help reduce the risk of fire. For detailed guidance, refer to the Firewood Shed Assessment and follow FireSmart guidelines to implement effective fire prevention measures in the Home Ignition Zones: Immediate, Intermediate, and Extended. | 08/19/24 | View |
 Planning a FireSmart Presentation | Download this "Planning a FireSmart Presentation - Considerations" Document which outlines the best courses of action in preparing, building, and presenting a FireSmart presentation. | 11/14/24 | View |
Begins At Home Guide
This guide outlines how each homeowner or resident can make their property and neighbourhood FireSmart.
Farm and Ranch Wildfire Plan, Workbook & Guide
Get prepared with a customized Wildfire Plan using the Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Guide & Workbook.
Open Burning Practices for Farmers and Ranchers
Farmers and ranchers sometimes face special challenges when using open burns to clear grass and stubble, debris piles and windrows. To help conduct your open burn safely, please follow the tips in this factsheet.
FireSmart BC Glossary
Your comprehensive guide to all the FireSmart BC terms, concepts and acronyms.
FireSmart Critical Infrastructure Guide
The FireSmart Critical Infrastructure (CI) Hazard Assessment Form is a numerically ranked process that is intended for assessing vulnerability of systems, facilities, technologies, networks, assets and services essential to the healthy, safety, security or economic well being of British Columbians and the effective functioning of government.
Cultural Sites and Green Spaces Guide
Use these resources to determine your Cultural Sites or Green Space’s preparedness for wildfire.
Structure Protection Sprinklers and Water Usage
This quick reference guide was put together for those considering installing their own structure protection sprinkler systems on their homes and property. Installing structure protection sprinklers on your home and property requires knowledge and expertise and is not without risk; FireSmart BC does not recommend that residents and property owners install their own structure protection sprinkler systems. Following FireSmart guidelines and principles around your home and property are the first steps anyone should take before considering a structure protection sprinkler.
FireSmart Social Media Handbook
This document outlines FireSmartBC's social media objectives and best practices across various platforms.
Wildfire Development Permit Areas Guide
This guide equips FireSmart Coordinators with knowledge and guidance to implement FireSmart principles in local government's Development Permit Areas.
Outreach Opportunities for FireSmart Staff and Volunteers
From community workshops to collaborative clean-up events, below are outreach opportunities for people involved in the FireSmart network.
Brand Guidelines
For guidelines on how to use both the FireSmart BC and FireSmart™ Canada brands.
Firewood Shed Guide
This document offers seasonal recommendations and design examples for firewood sheds to help reduce the risk of fire. For detailed guidance, refer to the Firewood Shed Assessment and follow FireSmart guidelines to implement effective fire prevention measures in the Home Ignition Zones: Immediate, Intermediate, and Extended.
Planning a FireSmart Presentation
Download this "Planning a FireSmart Presentation - Considerations" Document which outlines the best courses of action in preparing, building, and presenting a FireSmart presentation.