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Campbell River FireSmart is dedicated to reducing wildfire risk to properties and homes through public education. The goal of FireSmart is to empower homeowners to increase their resilience to wildfire on their properties and in their communities. 

Catastrophic wildfire on the coast may seem unlikely, but it's still a threat. Check out BC FireSmart's latest video highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities surrounding wildfire in coastal BC, as well as the collaborative and proactive ways that coastal residents can make their communities FireSmart.

Sign up for a FREE FireSmart Home Assessment

A City of Campbell River FireSmart Coordinator will come to your home and provide a free assessment of your property. They will prepare a report with tips for how to make your property more likely to survive a wildfire. Email firesmart@campbellriver.ca or call 250-286-6266 to find out more. 

How to Make Your Home FireSmart

Sparks and embers can be thrown up to 2 km ahead of a wildfire. These can ignite materials on or near your home. These FireSmart guidelines will help you create a defensible space around your home, minimizing your fire risk. 

FireSmart Recognized Neighbourhood

Learn how to become a Canadian FireSmart Recognized Neighbourhood, and lead the change for a safer community. Visit FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program

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Resources

Stop by the No. 1 Fire Station, 675 13th Ave. Campbell River, for free copies of the FireSmart BC Homeowner's Manual, the Campbell River FireSmart Guide to Gardening, and the FireSmart BC Landscaping Guide.

Wildfire Preparedness Day

  • Dates: 05 – 05 May, 2024
🚒 Join us at Firehall #1, 675 13th Avenue for Wildfire Preparedness Day, Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This free event is a great opportunity to learn more about the threats of wildfire and get tips to help you and your neighbours FireSmart your homes and reduce wildfire risks. 🌲🔥🌲🏠

Stop by for a hot dog, check out the City Fire Department’s specialized wildfire equipment, watch a demonstration of the City’s structural protection equipment, and learn about some of the simple things you can do to protect your home and neighbourhood, including taking advantage of the City’s free FireSmart Home Assessment Program.

“Wildfire preparedness has become increasingly important in British Columbia,” says Shawn Hall, FireSmart Coordinator. “FireSmart principles have shown that they are effective at reducing the risk to life and property in the most extreme wildfire conditions and we are excited to welcome residents to Fire Hall #1 to show them around and share this important information.” 

For more information on the City Fire Department, visit campbellriver.ca/Fire and for FireSmart information, visit campbellriver.ca/FireSmart.

301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC,

V9W 4C7 | Tel. 250-286-5700 |

info@campbellriver.ca