FireSmart

Overview

Established in 1993, FireSmart Canada is a national program dedicated to helping Canadians enhance their neighbourhoods' resilience to wildfires and reduce their adverse impacts.

The provincial FireSmart NB program focuses on local needs and challenges to provide tailored resources and guidance to equip New Brunswickers with the tools to protect their homes, businesses, and communities from the increasing threat of wildfires in our changing climate.

Join the FireSmart movement

FireSmart offers practical, effective, and science-based programs that equip you with the tools to better prepare for wildfire incidents.

It starts at home

FireSmart principles focus on specific actions residents can take within these vulnerable areas, known as the Home Ignition Zone.

Take action today

You can make a difference. Small, proactive steps today can lead to significant, lasting impacts on wildfire resilience.

Home owners

Understanding potential wildfire threats around your home and property.

Ember, the FireSmart Fox

Ember teaches Canadians how to apply FireSmart principles to their homes and properties.

Programs

Use educational programs to FireSmart your home and community.

Home ignition zone

The HIZ shows how you can minimize your home and property’s vulnerability to wildland fire.

Training

Take steps to protect your community.

Resources

Print material and other helpful links.

Download the FireSmart app and make your home safer today

The "FireSmart Begins at Home" app engages homeowners in voluntary wildfire mitigation activities through a self-conducted home assessment. The app guides users through a series of questions to help identify specific actions that may reduce the impact of wildfires on homes and properties.