RDN FireSmart

Find out if your home is FireSmart. Protect your home and community. Regional District of Nanaimo. FireSmartBC

Welcome to the our FireSmart webpage. Explore it to find a wealth of information along with some of the many ways to get involved in FireSmarting your own home, neighbourhood, and community, specifically within the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Additionally you will find:

  • Information on what FireSmart is all about
  • Frequently Asked Questions about FireSmart
  • Links to FireSmartBC and BC Wildfire Services Resources
  • Videos about why planning for wildfire resilience is important
  • Articles and updates about FireSmart in the RDN
  • FireSmart events in the RDN

Register for updates on how you can get involved in FireSmart programs, and for helpful FireSmart tips along the way!

Ask a question, send us a message, and explore this FireSmart Page!


Welcome to the our FireSmart webpage. Explore it to find a wealth of information along with some of the many ways to get involved in FireSmarting your own home, neighbourhood, and community, specifically within the Regional District of Nanaimo.

Additionally you will find:

  • Information on what FireSmart is all about
  • Frequently Asked Questions about FireSmart
  • Links to FireSmartBC and BC Wildfire Services Resources
  • Videos about why planning for wildfire resilience is important
  • Articles and updates about FireSmart in the RDN
  • FireSmart events in the RDN

Register for updates on how you can get involved in FireSmart programs, and for helpful FireSmart tips along the way!

Ask a question, send us a message, and explore this FireSmart Page!


  • FireSmart Awareness Tips

    Watch Kaitlin from the RDN Emergency Services team talk about how to become FireSmart around your home and property! This presentation was part of Emergency Preparedness Week. Follow this link to watch!



    Watch Kaitlin from the RDN Emergency Services team talk about how to become FireSmart around your home and property! This presentation was part of Emergency Preparedness Week. Follow this link to watch!



  • The Get FireSmart Podcast

    Have you checked out FireSmart BC's "Get FireSmart" Podcast?

    The “Get FireSmart” Podcast is a place to hear powerful stories and learn valuable lessons from FireSmart leaders across the world. The bi-weekly episodes will highlight the unique and insightful range of experts that make up the world of wildfire prevention and FireSmart. The 30 to 60-minute episodes will explore a variety of topics, ranging from practical tips around the home to the fascinating science behind wildfire prevention and mitigation.

    Head to the Get FireSmart webpage for details on how to listen!

    Have you checked out FireSmart BC's "Get FireSmart" Podcast?

    The “Get FireSmart” Podcast is a place to hear powerful stories and learn valuable lessons from FireSmart leaders across the world. The bi-weekly episodes will highlight the unique and insightful range of experts that make up the world of wildfire prevention and FireSmart. The 30 to 60-minute episodes will explore a variety of topics, ranging from practical tips around the home to the fascinating science behind wildfire prevention and mitigation.

    Head to the Get FireSmart webpage for details on how to listen!

  • BC Wildfire Service April - Seasonal Outlook

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    During the fire season, the BC Wildfire Service predictive services unit produces seasonal outlooks on a monthly basis. Season forecasts are assessed by meteorologists and fire behaviour specialists who consider a range of environmental factors and observed weather data.

    During the fire season, the BC Wildfire Service predictive services unit produces seasonal outlooks on a monthly basis. Season forecasts are assessed by meteorologists and fire behaviour specialists who consider a range of environmental factors and observed weather data.