FireSmart Galiano

04/09/2026

Tip of the day! 🦊

In the extended zone (10 to 30 metres) around your house, thinning and pruning trees can slow down wildland fire spread.

Remove low-hanging branches up to 2m from the ground.

To learn more: https://ow.ly/ERUj50YFLlh

02/09/2026

? The area around your home, the Home Ignition Zone, is the most important place to focus your FireSmart efforts. 🏠

Clear flammable debris to reduce wildland fire risk. Small actions make a big difference!
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12/26/2025

❄️ As the year comes to an end, Ember and the entire FireSmart Canada team want to wish you a safe, joyful, and restful season. ❄️

Warm wishes to you and your loved ones, and don’t forget to stay FireSmart this winter! ✨

12/15/2025

🔥 If you’re stacking wood logs for the season, remember to keep them at least 10 metres away from your home or structures.

Storing firewood too close creates an easy fuel source for falling embers.

11/26/2025

Autumn is a great time of year to prune limbs and branches!

🌲 Being FireSmart means pruning trees to a height of 2 meters from the ground.

Check out our Begins at Home Guide for more tips and tricks: https://ow.ly/b10w50XmEgt

11/05/2025

10/31/2025

🎃 As the nights get darker and decorations go up, remember, some spooky traditions can also bring hidden wildland fire risks.

🍂 Keep dried leaves, cornstalks, and other flammable decor away from open flames and heat sources.

This Halloween, let’s keep the frights fun and the wildland fire risk out of sight.

Stay safe, stay spooky, stay FireSmart! 🦇

10/13/2025

It’s difficult to address wildfire risks if you don’t know they exist. That’s where the FireSmart BC Wildfire Mitigation Program comes in.

This program provides expert guidance to reduce wildfire risks on your property. Plus, completing an assessment can lead to home insurance discounts with our participating partners, BCAA and Co-operators!

Book your assessment today: https://firesmartbc.ca/wmp/