FireSmart HUB
Welcome to the ACRD FireSmart HUB! Here, you can find the most up-to-date information about FireSmart activities in the ACRD and our partnering communities of the City of Port Alberni, Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Hupačasath First Nation, and Tseshaht First Nation! Explore our webpage for info, or if you can't find what you're looking for, you can always ask a question with our Q and A tool below, or send us an email at: firesmart@acrd.bc.ca
Check out the links below for resources on how to get started!
What is FireSmart? - Learn why we do what we do, and what the FireSmart program is all about!
FireSmart Begins at Home - This guide will help you find ways to start improving your home's wildfire resiliency!
BC FireSmart Landscaping Hub - Find FireSmart plants, tree tips, and even ways to save water while landscaping your property!
Emergency Wildfire Preparedness - Emergency Wildfire Preparedness - Get prepped and ready for what to do if there is a wildfire in your area!
FireSmart for Kids! - Join Ember the FireSmart Fox in her adventures teaching others how to get FireSmart!
Want in on FREE programs? Check out the right side panel for more info on:
FireSmart Home Assessments - For residents looking to start mapping out their FireSmart journey
Curbside Wood Waste Pickup - For Alberni Valley residents needing a hand disposing of branches and potential fuels on their property
FireSmart Rebate Program - Incentives to reward you for making your home more FireSmart!
Looking for more?
Want to get your hands on some sweet FireSmart Swag? Check out where we'll be in your community on our Key Dates calendar!
Interested in what other people are up to? Check out our FireSmart Success Stories to learn what steps others have taken!
Can't find the answers you want? Click on over to our Questions? area to as one of our FireSmart Coordinators a question!
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CWRP Open Houses
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You're invited to one of our upcoming Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan Open Houses! We want to show you what we've accomplished so far, answer your questions about wildfire and emergency services, and get your feedback on how we can better prepare for wildfire in our region.
November 10, 5 - 7pm Bamfield Community School (Bamfield and Anacla)
November 25, 5 - 7pm Cherry Creek Community Hall (Cherry Creek, Beaufort and Beaver Creek)
November 26, 5 - 7pm Echo Centre (City of Port Alberni and Sproat Lake)
We will be giving away some FireSmart swag, and providing snacks and refreshments!
Reach out to us if you have any questions!
Worried about how to protect your home from wildfire, and you’re not sure where to start? We can help! Book a free FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment. One of our trained team members will visit your home and walk you through practical ways to boost your property’s wildfire resilience. This can be simple things steps like clearing gutters and pruning trees to guidance on fire-rated building materials. Available to residents of the City of Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Hupačasath First Nation, and Tseshaht First Nation. If you're unsure if you're eligible in our region, send us an email at firesmart@acrd.bc.ca, and we'll get you connected with your FireSmart people!
Click HERE to request an assessment today!
FireSmart Rebates are available for residents who have received a FireSmart Home Assessment and have completed eligible work on their property! This rebate covers 50% of expenses, up to a maximum of $5,000! Here’s how it works:
- Get a Free Home Ignition Zone Assessment
- Work on improvements listed in your assessment, and remember to document your time and keep your receipts!
- Request a free follow-up assessment so we can see the great work you did
- Submit your Rebate Request Form
Rebates are limited, so hurry and book your free Home Ignition Zone Assessment today!
Already have an assessment? Send us an email at FireSmart@acrd.bc.ca, and we'll walk you through the next steps
Available to residents of the City of Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Hupačasath First Nation, and Tseshaht First Nation. If you're unsure if you're eligible in our region, send us an email at firesmart@acrd.bc.ca and we'll get you connected with your FireSmart people!
Not sure what to do with all the branches and woody materials you’ve accumulated while working hard to FireSmart your property? We can help! We are offering free Curbside Pickup of natural woody debris for residents in the Alberni Valley. This includes residents of the City of Port Alberni, Beaver Creek, Cherry Creek, Sproat Lake, and Beaufort areas. Review our Frequently Asked Questions to find out what's accepted and if your area is eligible! Give us a call or send an e-mail to us at FireSmart@acrd.bc.ca to book a pickup!
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