FireSmart™

FireSmart™ Canada is a national program that helps Canadians increase neighbourhood resilience to wildfire and minimize its negative impacts. It was founded in 1993 to address common concerns about wildfire in the wildland urban interface.

Everyone can be FireSmart™

With a changing climate, the threat of wildfire has increased significantly for everyone, include those living outside of the wildland urban interface. We all have a part to play when it comes to preventing wildfire and reducing risk. FireSmart Canada has developed practical, effective, and science-based programs that provide you with tools to be better prepared when wildfire occurs.

It all starts with where you live. Research has shown that homes and their surrounding areas are particularly vulnerable to wildfire, which is why FireSmart principles focus on specific actions residents can implement in those areas, also known as the Home Ignition Zone.

Whether you are a homeowner, resident, business, government, or Indigenous community, you too can take small steps that will have lasting impacts.


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FireSmart, Intelli-feu, and associated Marks are registered trademarks of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC).

  1. FireSmart™ Neighbourhood Group
  2. FireSmart™ Ambassador
  3. Know Your Zone

Welcome to the Hinton FireSmart™ Neighbourhood Group


In the heart of Hinton, a new initiative is taking root – the Hinton FireSmart Neighbourhood Group. Our mission is simple yet vital: to empower every resident with the knowledge and tools to protect their homes and community from the threat of wildfires. Through education, collaboration, and action, we're building a network of informed citizens ready to take a stand against wildfire risks.


Join us in making Hinton a safer place for all. Together, we can transform our community into a resilient FireSmart example for others to follow.


Click here to sign up today!