FireSmart
Discover what it means to be FireSmart and what you can do to prevent and prepare for wildfire at the same time protect your home.
Being FireSmart does work, read some authentic real-life case study narratives on how being FireSmart made all the difference in several communities.
How to be FireSmart
- Your Campfire: Each year, provincial and municipal firefighters put out wildfires from campfires that got away and could have led to property loss and damage. FireSmart your campfire, don’t let your fire get away.
- In Schools: Anyone can help prevent and prepare for wildfire. Communities can bring FireSmart into classrooms with our kid-friendly fire ambassador booklet. For more information, contact spsa@gov.sk.ca.
- New Construction: Development standards play a significant role in reducing the potential impact wildfire will have on a community. Recommendations in the FireSmart Canada Home Development Guide will reduce the risk of wildfire to your community.
- Your Community: Saskatchewan’s Emergency Planning Act requires communities to develop plans to respond to the threat from wildfire or other emergencies. You can make a difference when it comes to keeping your community safe. Find out how your community can be recognized as FireSmart.
- Farm or Ranch: If you’re a farmer or a rancher, you may face special burning challenges. Learn how to safely burn stubble, piles and windrows, and find tips on handling livestock in the case of a wildfire. Burning in a provincial forest, parkland, or any area within 4.5 km of a provincial forest requires a burn notification number.
- Protect Your Home and Yard: If you live in or near the forest are you ready if wildfire happens?
- Industrial and Commercial Operations: If businesses within your community operate in or near provincial forests or parks, you can take steps to reduce and manage wildfire risk.
For more resources, visit the FireSmart Canada website.
YouTube Videos
FireSmart - Don't feed the wildfires
FireSmart - General Overview
FireSmart - Stubble Burning
FireSmart - Campfires and Fire Pits
FireSmart - Home Development Guide
FireSmart - Protect Our Land