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🔥 FireSmart Nanaimo

Protect Your Home. Protect Your Community.

Living in a fire-prone region like Vancouver Island means wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility. By taking proactive steps at home and working together as a neighbourhood, we can reduce the risk of wildfire damage and help protect our families, properties, and the broader Nanaimo community.

🏡 FireSmart Starts at Home

You don’t need to live in the forest to be at risk. Homes in urban-wildland interface areas are especially vulnerable. Here’s how you can get started:

🔗 Visit FireSmart BC for tools, resources, and downloads.

🧯 Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention

Being FireSmart also means knowing what to do before, during, and after a wildfire:

🚁 Drones & Wildfires: Know the Law

Flying drones or UAVs near wildfires is illegal and dangerous. All wildfires are automatically designated as flight-restricted zones under Canadian Aviation Regulations. Violators can face fines up to $25,000 and 18 months in jail.

🔥 Prescribed Burning & Fuel Management

Prescribed burning is a controlled method used by professionals to reduce fuel loads and restore natural ecosystems. It’s part of a broader fire and fuel management strategy that balances environmental health, public safety, and land use.

📬 Need Help or Have Questions?

Contact Nanaimo Fire Rescue Fire Loss & Prevention Department for more information or to get involved in local FireSmart initiatives: 📧 flpd@nanaimo.ca

Last updated: June 20, 2025

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