RDN FireSmart
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!
Share Your FireSmart Stories
A place for all to share some of their own FireSmart stories and experiences. Please share with others your own creative solutions to FireSmarting your property and community. FireSmart is not a one solution program, each property and home is different. This is a place to connect and share with others about FireSmart activities.
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Wildfire is a Fact of Life in BC
We have to learn to live with, and prepare for the threat of Wildfire in our communities.
FireSmart Event Photos
Current Fire Danger Map
The Fire Danger Rating is not calculated during the winter months as the relative fire danger is usually low throughout that time. Graphic is updated periodically but may not reflect the current conditions, Visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/wildfire-situation/fire-danger for the updated fire danger.
Important FireSmart Documents
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FireSmart Begins at Home Guide (12.2 MB) (pdf)
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Home-Ignition-Zone-Poster-BC.pdf (863 KB) (pdf)
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3 Steps to FireSmart Your Home (535 KB) (pdf)
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Last Minute Wildfire Evacuation Checklist (583 KB) (pdf)
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Seven FireSmart Disciplines (130 KB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment Score Card (4.27 MB) (pdf)
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RDN FireSmart and WaterSmart Landscaping Guide (1.94 MB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Building Material Factsheets
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FireSmart Fences Fact-Sheet (728 KB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Home Building Fact Sheets (2.81 MB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Roof Fact-Sheet (506 KB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Gutters Fact-Sheet (293 KB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Siding Fact-Sheet (355 KB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Yard Fact-Sheet (374 KB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Windows Fact-Sheet (349 KB) (pdf)
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FireSmart Decks Fact-Sheet (429 KB) (pdf)
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