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FireSmart Canada Canada is committed to raising awareness, providing information & developing forums to address common issues.

FireSmart is the go-to national program providing science-based programs & tools. Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility. From home owners, to industry and government we all have responsibility to lessen the effects of wildfire. Wildland Urban Interface is a popular term used to describe an area where structures and forested areas meet. Simply put, Wildland Urban Interface is where the urban lifestyle meets environments that are prone to wildfire. By choosing to extend our lifestyle and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire. FireSmart Canada helps you understand the potential of wildfire affecting your home and your community. FireSmart® and the FireSmart logo are registered and protected under Canadian Intellectual Property as registered trademarks of Partners in Protection Association.

Temperatures outside are dropping, and that means temperatures inside are rising! And many of us use wood heat to stay w...
10/14/2026

Temperatures outside are dropping, and that means temperatures inside are rising! And many of us use wood heat to stay warm. Where do you store your firewood? 🪵

To reduce your risk against wildland fire, it’s important to keep your wood piles 10 meters or more from your home, or inside a FireSmart mitigated building.

🔥 is here! Take proactive steps now to protect yourself and your community: - Clear debris from around your home and g...
10/09/2026

🔥 is here!

Take proactive steps now to protect yourself and your community:

- Clear debris from around your home and gutters
- Prune trees and remove dead vegetation
- Ensure your emergency plan is up to date
- Create a 72-hour emergency kit for your household

Fires can occur year-round, but by taking actions you can reduce your risk.

Congratulations to the municipality of Hasting Highlands in Ontario, for winning the Canada Prep Day Photo contest for...
10/07/2026

Congratulations to the municipality of Hasting Highlands in Ontario, for winning the Canada Prep Day Photo contest for July/August! 👏

Your dedication to enhancing community safety and preparedness is truly inspiring. By taking proactive measures to mitigate wildland fire risks, you are setting a remarkable example for others to follow.

Well deserved!

There is still one more chance to win between today and end of October! Keep tagging us in your Prep Day pictures for a chance to win:

- A $500 gift card to a home improvement retail store of your choice in your community
- Swag items from FireSmart Canada and the Co-operators Group Limited
- A guaranteed award for participation in Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2027

To know more: https://ow.ly/e5f550ZVtgz

Thank you to the Co-operators and our other contributors for their considerable and ongoing partnership, which helps make these events possible!

Before you put your lawnmower away for good this year, make sure your grass is cut to a length of 10cm or less. 🍃Long, d...
10/05/2026

Before you put your lawnmower away for good this year, make sure your grass is cut to a length of 10cm or less. 🍃

Long, dry grass is highly combustible, so it is important to keep vegetation short, especially within 30 meters of your home.

For these tips and more, check out our Yard Fact Sheet all about best practices around your property: https://ow.ly/tyYg50ZUC1J

Planning a renovation? It is a good moment to consider how design and materials can help reduce wildland fire risk. 🏠Fir...
10/02/2026

Planning a renovation? It is a good moment to consider how design and materials can help reduce wildland fire risk. 🏠

FireSmart Canada’s construction guidance brings together practical considerations for building with wildfire in mind. Explore it before your next project.
➡️ https://ow.ly/GQE650ZTWzp

Today marks marks Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters, a grassroots movement co-founded by Phyllis Webstad and led by...
09/30/2026

Today marks marks Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters, a grassroots movement co-founded by Phyllis Webstad and led by Indigenous voices. It centers truth-telling, community action, and Survivor-led remembrance. For more information, on the Orange Shirt Society including how to get involved in your community, please visit: https://orangeshirtday.org/

September 30th also marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day of great importance, and of deep reflection. It offers an opportunity to recognize the devastating results of residential schools and to honour Survivors, their families, and their communities.

Today is a day of remembrance and resilience, and a call to reflect on how we can impact reconciliation, both as individuals and through our work. FireSmart Canada honours the truths of Survivors, their families, and the children who never returned home. 🧡

📧 Stay ahead of the wildland fire season by subscribing to our quarterly newsletter! Every three months, get practical t...
09/25/2026

📧 Stay ahead of the wildland fire season by subscribing to our quarterly newsletter!

Every three months, get practical tips, community highlights, and programs updates delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up today: https://ow.ly/b94e50ZRw4q

🌲 On National Tree Day, we celebrate the many roles trees play in our communities and remind ourselves that careful site...
09/23/2026

🌲 On National Tree Day, we celebrate the many roles trees play in our communities and remind ourselves that careful site selection and maintenance are an integral part of life in an area prone to wildfires.

In the Extended Zone (10 to 30 meters), space the crowns of evergreen trees at least three meters apart and prune branches up to two meters above the ground, if necessary.

This , we celebrate Canada’s incredible forests and the communities that call them home. 🌲Through the FireSmart program...
09/21/2026

This , we celebrate Canada’s incredible forests and the communities that call them home. 🌲

Through the FireSmart program, small, simple actions around your home can make a massive difference in protecting your neighbourhood and reducing wildland fire risk.
This week take a step toward preparedness by:

- Clearing dry leaves and debris within 1.5 metres of your home.
- Storing firewood at least 10 metres from your main structure.

Our forests care for us, so let’s do our part to protect them and our communities.

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