🔥 FireSmart: Protecting Your Property from Wildfire

Is your property FireSmart? FireSmart is all about reducing the risk of wildfires by identifying and addressing fire hazards before they become a threat. Prevention is far easier—and far less costly—than dealing with the consequences of a fire.

What You Need to Know:

  • Every property owner is responsible for identifying and eliminating fire hazards on their property.

  • We all share responsibility for keeping municipal reserve areas safe—if you notice hazards in these shared spaces, please report them to the CAO at [email protected].

  • Fire prevention is a year-round commitment, but spring and fall cleanups are especially important. Even if you cleaned up well in the fall, there's always more debris come spring!

How to Report a Fire:

  • Call 911 – Your call will be directed to the Westlock County Fire Hall.

  • Then contact CAO Kim Bancroft at 780-239-7323 and one of your Council Members as soon as possible.

FireSmart Tips for Your Property:

  • Download the FireSmart Begins at Home app and do a self-assessment of your structure’s ignition zone.

  • Clear pine needles and dry leaves within at least 1.5 metres of your home's foundation—and up to 10 metres if possible.

  • Clean roof and gutters regularly.

  • Move firewood at least 10 metres away from buildings.

  • Sweep and rake leaves from porches, decks, sheds, and underneath play structures.

  • Mow grass to no more than 10 cm in height.

  • Store gas cans and propane tanks safely away from your home—never indoors.

  • Remove clutter and store flammable items away from decks and porches.

Resources to Help You FireSmart Your Property:

For more resources and information, visit www.firesmartcanada.ca