Welcome to the FireLine Knowledge Center
​This is your gateway to wildfire resilience through learning, immersive media and stories, and hands-on training. Whether you're a community leader, educator, responder, or simply curious about wildfire solutions, the Knowledge Center offers tools to deepen your understanding and strengthen your impact.
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Explore interactive courses on cultural burning, dive into VR simulations, test your knowledge with quizzes, and access real-world documentation from communities on the frontlines. Every module is rooted in traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and designed to pass on wisdom, build capacity, and spark action.
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Learn. Share. Adapt. The future of wildfire resilience starts here.
FireSmart 101
FireSmart 101 is a free, one-hour online course designed to introduce Canadians to wildfire safety and prevention. It’s developed by FireSmart Canada and serves as the foundational training for individuals, homeowners, and communities looking to reduce wildfire risks.
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🔥 What FireSmart 101 Covers
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Introduction to FireSmart principles and why wildfire preparedness is critical
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Understanding the wildland-urban interface—where homes meet forested areas
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The FireSmart Home Ignition Zone—how to protect structures from embers and flames
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Seven key FireSmart disciplines including vegetation management, emergency planning, and education
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Simple, actionable steps to reduce wildfire risk around homes and properties
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Short quiz at the end to reinforce learning and ensure comprehension
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🎯 Who It’s For
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Homeowners and renters in wildfire-prone areas
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Community leaders and volunteers
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Educators and students
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Anyone new to FireSmart or looking for a refresher
Wildfire Risk Reduction
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FireSmart BC's Wildfire Risk Reduction course is for non-forest professionals who are interested in wildfire risk reduction, or are engaged in FireSmart BC programs. This includes those working for local governments or First Nations, those involved in emergency response, and anyone looking for funding to improve their community's wildfire resilience.
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Module 1 - Introduction
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Module 2 - Emergency Management in BC
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Module 3 - Wildfire Behaviour
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Module 4 - BCWS Management and Response
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Module 5 - FireSmart Basics
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Module 6 - Fuel Management Overview
Wildfire Risk Reduction
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FireSmart BC's Wildfire Risk Reduction course is for non-forest professionals who are interested in wildfire risk reduction, or are engaged in FireSmart BC programs. This includes those working for local governments or First Nations, those involved in emergency response, and anyone looking for funding to improve their community's wildfire resilience.
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Module 1 - Introduction
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Module 2 - Emergency Management in BC
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Module 3 - Wildfire Behaviour
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Module 4 - BCWS Management and Response
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Module 5 - FireSmart Basics
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Module 6 - Fuel Management Overview