A quick-reference postcard comparing the three regulatory tools local governments can use to reduce wildfire risk—bylaws, Development Permit Areas, and the BC Building Code. It breaks down who's responsible for each, how quickly they can be updated, and what they can address (landscaping, construction, new vs. existing properties).
A set of family-friendly posters featuring Ember the FireSmart Fox, designed to teach simple, everyday wildfire prevention habits. Each poster highlights one easy action you can take around your property!
This brochure outlines how local governments can help reduce wildfire risk in their communities before an emergency happens. It covers the fundamentals of FireSmart and highlights the concrete actions local governments can take, from supporting FireSmart coordinators to integrating wildfire resilience into planning and policy. The guide also points to available programs, resources, and funding opportunities (through UBCM and ISC-FNESS) to help communities get started.
This seasonal activity guide outlines practical steps homeowners can take throughout the year to reduce wildfire risk around their property. From cleaning gutters and pruning trees in spring, to maintaining lawns in summer, clearing debris in fall, and planning ahead during winter.
Educate your residents on how they can help to support structure protection efforts ahead of a wildfire event by applying FireSmart principles to their homes and properties. This brochure covers information about the BC Wildfire Service Structure Protection program and sprinkler and FireSmart best practices.
Easily connect your audience to essential FireSmart BC resources with dynamic QR codes designed for posters, graphics, and other print or digital materials. These QR codes provide quick access to tools, guides, and information to help communities and individuals stay wildfire resilient.
Use these designs for your A-Frame signage at your next local community event! Download the high-resolution print files below and connect with your local print shop to create the design.You will also need to source a 24" x 36" A-Frame Sign. Note: The purchase of these signs and printing costs can be covered by the CRI and ISC funds.
LFRs can use these lawn signs while visiting a property. Included are 2 print ready signs, one that reads "FireSmart team at work", and the other "FireSmart in progress".
Taking action to make critical infrastructure FireSmart will dramatically decrease the risk of wildfire damage. The best part is, it's surprisingly easy to do.
Use these designs for your retractable banners at your next event!View the banner designs below. Contact support@firesmartbc.ca for access to the print files. Please note that these design files are currently sized as 33" x 85" and may need to be adjusted to fit your banner size.Note: The printing costs can be covered by the CRI and ISC funds.
If you have a FireSmart project in progress then you can use this customizable sign. Please refer to the template guide for instructions on how you can make your own customizations.
Use this editable lawn sign template to create FireSmart lawn signs for neighbourhoods. Local governments can add their email, phone and logo to the sign.
Alert your neighbours if their property is in an at-risk area for wildfire. This door hanger identifies a few steps to increase the property's protection from potential wildfires.
This mail-out template provides FireSmart partners a quick and easy way to send out mail to their communities. Use the Mail-out Guide for instructions on how you can customize the template to suit your needs. FireSmart Mail-out Template
A quick-reference postcard comparing the three regulatory tools local governments can use to reduce wildfire risk—bylaws, Development Permit Areas, and the BC Building Code. It breaks down who's responsible for each, how quickly they can be updated, and what they can address (landscaping, construction, new vs. existing properties).
Ember Tips Posters
A set of family-friendly posters featuring Ember the FireSmart Fox, designed to teach simple, everyday wildfire prevention habits. Each poster highlights one easy action you can take around your property!
FireSmart and Local Government Brochure
This brochure outlines how local governments can help reduce wildfire risk in their communities before an emergency happens. It covers the fundamentals of FireSmart and highlights the concrete actions local governments can take, from supporting FireSmart coordinators to integrating wildfire resilience into planning and policy. The guide also points to available programs, resources, and funding opportunities (through UBCM and ISC-FNESS) to help communities get started.
FireSmart BC Education Program Postcard
Use this postcard to spread the word about the FireSmart BC Education program in your community!
Seasonal FireSmart Activities Postcard
This seasonal activity guide outlines practical steps homeowners can take throughout the year to reduce wildfire risk around their property. From cleaning gutters and pruning trees in spring, to maintaining lawns in summer, clearing debris in fall, and planning ahead during winter.
FireSmart Bookmark
This bookmark can be printed to hand out at public events, provide to schools or at community meetings/fundraisers.
FireSmart Children’s Ember Bookmark
This bookmark can be printed to hand out at public events, provide to schools or at community meetings/fundraisers.
Structure Protection and FireSmart Brochure
Educate your residents on how they can help to support structure protection efforts ahead of a wildfire event by applying FireSmart principles to their homes and properties. This brochure covers information about the BC Wildfire Service Structure Protection program and sprinkler and FireSmart best practices.
FireSmart BC QR Codes
Easily connect your audience to essential FireSmart BC resources with dynamic QR codes designed for posters, graphics, and other print or digital materials. These QR codes provide quick access to tools, guides, and information to help communities and individuals stay wildfire resilient.
Home Tips Poster
Learn More Banners
Encourage your audience to learn more with a variety of sizes of these "Get FireSmart" banners.
Feather flag
Use these FireSmart feather flags at your next event.
A-Frame Signage Insert Designs
Use these designs for your A-Frame signage at your next local community event! Download the high-resolution print files below and connect with your local print shop to create the design.You will also need to source a 24" x 36" A-Frame Sign. Note: The purchase of these signs and printing costs can be covered by the CRI and ISC funds.
Cultural Sites and Green Spaces Graphics
Use these resources to show an example of Cultural Sites or Green Spaces.
FireSmart in Progress Lawn signs
LFRs can use these lawn signs while visiting a property. Included are 2 print ready signs, one that reads "FireSmart team at work", and the other "FireSmart in progress".
Lawn Neighbourhood Signs
A lawn sign allowing homeowners to prompt their neighbours into becoming FireSmart.
Taking action to make critical infrastructure FireSmart will dramatically decrease the risk of wildfire damage. The best part is, it's surprisingly easy to do.
Retractable banner templates
Use these designs for your retractable banners at your next event!View the banner designs below. Contact support@firesmartbc.ca for access to the print files. Please note that these design files are currently sized as 33" x 85" and may need to be adjusted to fit your banner size.Note: The printing costs can be covered by the CRI and ISC funds.
FireSmart In Action Sign
If you have a FireSmart project in progress then you can use this customizable sign. Please refer to the template guide for instructions on how you can make your own customizations.
Lawn Neighbourhood Signs (Editable Template)
Use this editable lawn sign template to create FireSmart lawn signs for neighbourhoods. Local governments can add their email, phone and logo to the sign.
FireSmart Resource Poster
This poster provides a glance at some of the top FireSmart resources for homeowners.
Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) Graphics
Learn the 3 home ignition zones around your property. Work with your neighbours in any overlapping priority zones!
Business Card Template
This print-ready and editable business card template allows you customize with your own name and contact information.
Community Poster
Use this fillable PDF to create a poster for your local community event! Printable options are available in both colour and black and white.
Wildfire Mitigation Program Lawn Sign: This is a FireSmart Structure
Let your neighbourhood know that you have taken the measures required to FireSmart your structure with these decorative and informative lawn signs.
Wildfire Mitigation Door Hanger
Alert your neighbours if their property is in an at-risk area for wildfire. This door hanger identifies a few steps to increase the property's protection from potential wildfires.
FireSmart Mail-out Template and Guide
This mail-out template provides FireSmart partners a quick and easy way to send out mail to their communities. Use the Mail-out Guide for instructions on how you can customize the template to suit your needs. FireSmart Mail-out Template
Wildfire Mitigation Lawn Sign: This is a FireSmart Home
Let your neighbourhood know that you have taken the measures required to FireSmart your home with these decorative and informative lawn signs.
Wildfire Mitigation Lawn Sign: FireSmart assessment in progress
Let your neighbourhood know that you are taking the measures required to FireSmart your property with this decorative and informative lawn sign.
FireSmart Door Hanger Template
FireSmart door hangers provide Local FireSmart Representatives and Wildfire Mitigation Specialists a quick checklist to leave for homeowners.