FireSmart

FireSmart is a program dedicated to wildfire prevention, preparedness and mitigation within our local communities. FireSmart recommendations are based on scientific evidence that suggests changes to the built environment are the best and most cost effective ways to increase a home's survivability from wildfire.

News

Take the FireSmart Survey - closes May 31, 2025

The purpose of this survey is to learn more about what Terrace residents know, and want to know, about the City’s FireSmart program. This survey is for anyone who lives in Terrace and area. It should only take a few minutes to complete and closes May 31, 2025.

Take the survey online
Or download and complete a paper version.

Community invited to April 30 FireSmart talk

FIRESMART BEGINS AT HOME community talk poster

Learn from City of Terrace Fire Chief Joel Brousson and FireSmart Coordinator Kim Service how to protect your home from wildfires. Everyone welcome! Coffee, tea and snacks provided.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
7 pm to 8pm
At Knox United Church (4907 Lazelle Avenue)
Download and share the poster!

City of Terrace FireSmart Program

The City's FireSmart program is led by the City's FireSmart Coordinator. A large part of the local program revolves around public education. As FireSmart iniatives roll out and events are planned, we will share information on this page. Some initiatives currently underway include:

FREE FireSmart Home Assessments (more info and application below)
Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (To be completed summer 2025)
Community FireSmart Resiliency Committee
Will better enable neighboring agencies to share information and collaborate on projects. Includes representatives from City of Terrace, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Kitsumkalum First Nation, Kitselas First Nation and BC Wildfire Service.
FireSmart survey (coming soon!)
FireSmart talks, activities and education booths and program for different ages (Stay tuned!)

City of Terrace FireSmart Coordinator Kim Service (right) at the farmers market, talking to the public, with Gabriel Courchesne-Normandin of the BC Wildfire Service. — The City's FireSmart Coordinator at the farmers market with BC Wildfire Service.

Get FireSmart!

Check out the FireSmart BC website for a ton of info and guides
Take FireSmart 101, a free course offered through FireSmart BC that provides explains FireSmart principles.
Use the FireSmart Self Assessment Tool to see what you can do to protect your home from wildfire.
Review the FireSmart BC Begins at Home guide to learn how you can reduce the impacts of wildfire on your home.
Book a home assessment through the Terrace FireSmart Coordinator (more information and application below)
Introduce children to Ember, the FireSmart Fox who offers a ton of learning resources for children including comics, puzzles, colouring sheets and more

Contact

Kim Service, Firesmart Coordinator
Email: firesmart@terrace.ca, Phone: 250-638-4716

Book a free home assessment with the Terrace FireSmart Coordinator. It only takes a minute to apply online.

Apply online for a FREE FireSmart Home Assessment

Free home assessments are offered through the Home Partners Program, a voluntary property assessment program that helps identify specific actions residents can take on their property to reduce wildfire risks. The home assessment is conducted by a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (Terrace FireSmart Coordinator) at no cost to the homeowner.

Once the inspection is complete, a detailed report is provided with recommendations to reduce wildfire risk to the property.
The City of Terrace is currently working on a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP), with a planned completion date of June 2025. The CWRP will outline recommendations with suggested priority levels. These, along with regional fire departments and other stakeholder input, will outline next steps and future plans to reduce wildfire risk within Terrace.

Go to Engage Terrace for more info about the CWRP
Make sure you're prepared in the event of a wildfire.
- Download the Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist for a last-minute checklist to protect your home and property.
- Download the PreparedBC's Wildfire Preparedness Guide for more information on emergency grab-and-go bags, home and property preparedness, and returning home after a wildfire.