Sun Peaks FireSmart

03/25/2026

Do you know what the WUI is? 🌳

The Wildland Urban Interface is the area where human development and the natural environment meet.

Why is the WUI important?

As our communities and lifestyles increasingly extend further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the negative impacts of wildland fire.

The good news is that it is possible to live safely with fire on the landscape.

Learn all the tips and tricks on https://ow.ly/15hl50YyPaN

03/25/2026

The FireSmart BC Wildfire Mitigation Program is a free, voluntary initiative that helps residents reduce their wildfire risk and strengthen the resilience of their homes. Through the program, a trained FireSmart professional conducts a home and property assessment and provides practical properties specific recommendations to help homeowners better prepare for a wildfire. By taking simple mitigation steps around homes and structures, residence can significantly improve safety and contribute to building a more wildfire resilient community.

To learn more or book an assessment, contact the Sun Peaks FireSmart Team at [email protected] or your local FireSmart Coordinator, Emily Kozlik, at [email protected]

03/17/2026

Calling all teachers!
Have you heard about our Classroom Contest? Join us and help your students take the journey toward becoming FireSmart!

Once a year, the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit brings together wildfire practitioners from all over BC and beyond. The upcoming summit will take place in Victoria on April 8 – 12, 2026.

02/25/2026

Your yard is part of the Home Ignition Zone, and it overlaps with your neighbours.
Small FireSmart actions close to homes make a BIG difference in protecting our community!
Have questions? Contact your FireSmart Coordinator anytime 👋
📧 [email protected]

Working with your neighbours strengthens community. 🏘️

Coordinated efforts, like clearing shared paths and organizing community cleanup days, can reduce wildland fire risks for the whole neighbourhood.
➡️ https://ow.ly/RWxk50YlZa7

02/23/2026

A new course for insurance professionals is now available! 📚

Designed to support insurance professionals in understanding wildland fire risk and mitigation, Learning to Live with Wildfire is a free two-hour course!

Start today: https://ow.ly/aowb50YkhSo

02/11/2026

Sun Peaks!
Ever wondered what WUI or CWRP means?
We’ve got a new webpage all about FireSmart and our Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan!
Check it out to learn how Sun Peaks is reducing wildfire risk.

Sun Peaks Community Wildfire Resiliency PlanSun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is located within a wildland-urban interface (WUI), where homes, critical infrastructure, and recreational areas are surrounded by forested landscapes. Wildfire is a natural part of British Columbia’s ecosystems and...

02/10/2026

EmergencyInfoBC shares current, verified updates, safety instructions, and links to official sources during emergencies like floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

• Follow this page for trusted, life-saving information when it matters most. Don’t wait until an emergency is underway.
• Share this post to help your online community find reliable emergency information.

You can also find EmergencyInfoBC on:
• X: www.x.com/EmergencyInfoBC
• Web: www.EmergencyInfoBC.ca

02/05/2026

Homeowners across BC are looking for ways to FireSmart their properties, but many don’t know where to start. That’s where you come in.

FireSmart BC offers free online training for landscaping professionals to help you:
-Choose wildfire-resistant plants
-Design safer property layouts
-Maintain landscapes to reduce risk year-round

-Complete the course
-Get listed in the FireSmart BC professional directory
-Connect with homeowners ready to take action

Grow your skills. Grow your client base. Strengthen your community.

Learn more & sign up today!

Once a year, the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit brings together wildfire practitioners from all over BC and beyond. The upcoming summit will take place in Victoria on April 8 – 12, 2026.

12/24/2025

❄️ As the year comes to an end, Ember and the entire FireSmart Canada team want to wish you a safe, joyful, and restful season. ❄️

Warm wishes to you and your loved ones, and don’t forget to stay FireSmart this winter! ✨

12/24/2025

Happy holidays everyone!

Check your list twice… and add a few FireSmart items while you’re at it.

The holidays can get a little chaotic, but now’s a great time to plan ahead for the new year. Check off your seasonal to-do list by topping up your emergency kit, revisiting your grab-and-go bag, and thinking about how to make your home safer in 2026.

Start fresh this new year: firesmartbc.ca/prepare

12/18/2025

Preparing for winter? Don’t forget your FireSmart checklist.

By clearing gutters, storing firewood safely, trimming branches, and securing vents, you’re both preparing for cold weather and setting your home up for a safer start to next spring.

12/18/2025

Another FireSmart Recognized Neighbourhood in Sun Peaks!

The Sun Peaks FireSmart team is excited to share that Sun Mountain Villas has officially become a FireSmart Canada Recognized Neighbourhood!

Earlier this spring, Sun Mountain Villas residents came together for a neighbourhood clean-up event. With strong participation and shared effort, the community completed key mitigation work, including:
• Pruning coniferous tree branches up to 2 metres (or 1/3 of total tree height)
• Removing trees located within the Immediate Zone (0–1.5 m from structures)

This collective effort highlights what can be achieved when neighbours work together to reduce wildfire risk and strengthen community resilience. 🌲

Interested in getting your strata or neighbourhood FireSmart recognized?

Reach out to [email protected] to connect with your FireSmart Coordinator and learn how to take the next steps toward recognition.