GET PREPARED FOR WILDFIRE SEASON.
Join us for Revelstoke's Wildfire Week from May 26 - June 1, 2025, for a series of community events designed to empower our community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to take action against wildfires and strengthen our resilience.
The week will focus on raising awareness about wildfire preparedness, reducing fire hazards, and ensuring our community is FireSmart™.
What is FireSmart?
Fire’s coming? Don’t let your house be the fuel.
FireSmart BC shows you how to prepare your space so it stands a better chance against wildfires. It’s all about smart design, upkeep, and being ready when things heat up.
The area around your home can make or break it—literally. FireSmart gives you clear, doable steps to lower the risk and help your home survive a wildfire.
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$1000 Prize Pack
Take the 5-minute FireSmart Quiz and enter to win a local $1000 prize pack. Everyone who completes the quiz will be entered into a draw to win the following Stay-cation package:
Sutton Place Hotel Revelstoke Mountain Resort - 2-night stay
Local restaurant of your choosing - $250 Gift Card
Revelstoke Mountain Resort - 2x Adventure Passes (4 activities)
Sointula Massage & Day Spa - $250 Gift Card
A winner will be drawn on May 31, 2025, at the Community BBQ and contacted directly.
Frequently asked
Why is FireSmart important?
Improve safety for people and property
Help firefighters do their jobs more effectively
Reduce damage and recovery costs after a wildfire
What is a Home Ignition Zone?
Does FireSmart mean cutting down all trees around my home?
Is there funding or support available?
How do I get started?
Visit FireSmartBC.ca
Use their homeowner’s manual or FireSmart Begins at Home app
Contact Revelstoke's FireSmart representative, Lauren Marfleet, for help or assessments at 250-837-2884 or email [email protected].
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. FireSmart practices can:
Why does it matter?
The Home Ignition Zone is the area within 30 metres of a building. It’s divided into three zones (Immediate, Intermediate, Extended) to help manage wildfire risk. Most homes ignite due to embers or radiant heat — not direct flames — so managing these zones is crucial for protection.
No. FireSmart promotes smart landscaping, not clear-cutting. It focuses on removing fuels that help fires spread, like dead vegetation, flammable materials near the house, and overcrowded trees. You can still have trees — just make sure they’re healthy, well-spaced, and maintained.
Revelstoke offers free FireSmart Assessments and rebates up to $1000 for completed actions.
Contacts.
Revelstoke FireSmart Coordinator
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