Education
People living in forested areas need to be aware of the wildfire threat and ways they take action to make their home and community become “FireSmart.”
Take FireSmart actions
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FireSmart® Home Partners is a voluntary property assessment program that helps residents identify specific actions they can take on their property to reduce wildfire risks.
FireSmart® Home Partners Property Assessments provide residents:
- A comprehensive, on-site assessment conducted by experienced fire professionals;
- An opportunity for property owners to identify mitigation actions unique to their property;
- A detailed follow up report with customized mitigation actions designed to measurably reduce the wildfire risk to your property;
- An opportunity to earn FireSmart® Home Partners certificate acknowledging your mitigation achievements. The certificate is given upon successful completion of required mitigation actions and an on-site follow up inspection.
- This type of recognition can be used to enhance real estate transactions by reassuring prospective buyers that the
appropriate level of wildfire risk reduction has been achieved on the property. - The mitigation certificate can also be shared with local insurance providers to showcase mitigation activities and
potentially increase a homeowner’s ability to maintain insurance coverage. FireSmart® Canada does not share the
assessment or any details of the assessment with the insurance industry.