Wildfire safety knowledge library
Clear, practical wildfire safety drawn only from official government, FireSmart, and BC SPCA sources, for Western Canada and 18 western US states. Browse by topic below.
Around the Home
Roofs, vents, decks, and the cleared zones that decide whether embers find anything to burn.
8 articlesYard & Landscaping
Fire-resistant plants, rock mulch, and spacing that breaks up the fuel around your home.
5 articlesHow Wildfires Spread
Embers, slope, wind, crown fires, and the weather that makes wildfires explode.
5 articlesEvacuation Prep
Go-bags, vehicle staging, meeting points, and a plan for when the cell network goes down.
5 articlesSmoke & Air Quality
The AQHI scale, N95 respirators, HEPA cleaners, and who is most at risk.
12 articlesDriving in Smoke & Fire
Driving through smoke, keeping the tank above half, and what to do if a fire blocks the road.
8 articlesCamping & Campfire Safety
Campfires, fire bans, and off-road vehicles, so a trip never starts the next fire.
10 articlesReport & Contacts
When to call, the provincial reporting numbers, and what dispatch needs from you.
4 articlesPets & Livestock
Pet go-bags, microchips, trailering livestock, and free emergency boarding.
10 articlesAfter the Fire
Waiting for the all-clear, handling ash safely, and looking after mental health.
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