FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessments are a great way to learn what actions you can take to better prepare your home for the wildfire season. By registering for this pilot program, RDNO residents will receive an on-site visit by a qualified Local Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (WMS). The WMS will conduct an inspection of your property, the exterior of your home, and outbuildings to provide constructive actions you can take to best protect your property from wildfire and embers.
During the visit (typically 1-2 hours), you can ask the WMS questions relating to your property and receive a comprehensive digital report via email (handwritten reports available on request). Assessments will be conducted from 01 May 2026 to 31 November 2026, subject to the availability of assessors.
These new Wildfire Mitigation Program Assessments may qualify you for an insurance incentive from select insurance agencies. Visit BC FireSmart Insurance to learn more.
Step 1: Register HERE while spots last! This program is for Electoral Area residents ONLY. All other residents must reach out to their local municipality for information on FireSmart programs in their area (Coldstream, Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Spallumcheen)
Step 2: If selected, you will be contacted by a FireSmart representative to book your assessment time. (Response time is subject to the availability of an LFR).
Step 3: Meet the LFR at your property at the designated time, prepared to walk your property and with questions in hand.
Step 4: Review your personal FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment and with your new FireSmart knowledge, take action to protect your property from wildfires.
Contact the FireSmart Coordinator at 250-550-3293 or firesmart@rdno.ca with any questions.
How to Prepare for your Assessment:
- Ensure pets are secured, out of the areas to be inspected
- Be ready for your scheduled time
- You have your questions ready and a notepad to record any personalized FireSmart insights.
For more ideas and best practices, please refer to:
- FireSmart Landscaping Hub for alternatives
- FireSmart Hedges, Mulch and Lawn Guides for best practices
- FireSmartBC to reduce impact
- FireSmart BC Emergency Wildfire Preparedness Checklist
- RDNO Emergency Management for more tips on how to prepare
- RDNO Alertable for free emergency notifications
- Prepared BC for guides and checklists
