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FireSmart BC Farm & Ranch Program

Wildfire preparedness for farms and ranches requires a different approach than residential properties. Agricultural operations often include barns, livestock facilities, hay storage, fuel storage, equipment sheds, fencing, and other critical infrastructure that can be particularly vulnerable during a wildfire.

To help local producers reduce risk, FireSmart Hope offers free FireSmart BC Farm & Ranch Assessments for agricultural properties within the District of Hope.

This program is separate from the District's residential FireSmart assessment program. Farm & Ranch Assessments are specifically designed for agricultural operations and focus on protecting critical farm infrastructure, improving emergency preparedness, and reducing wildfire risk across working farms and ranches.


Designed for Agricultural Operations

Unlike residential FireSmart assessments, Farm & Ranch Assessments focus on the unique needs of agricultural properties and working operations. Assessments are conducted by trained FireSmart professionals and evaluate factors that can affect the survivability of critical agricultural infrastructure during a wildfire event.

Assessments may include:

  • Barns and livestock facilities

  • Equipment and machinery storage areas

  • Hay and feed storage

  • Fuel storage locations

  • Fencing and access routes

  • Water sources and emergency planning

  • Vegetation and combustible materials surrounding agricultural structures

What You'll Receive

Following the assessment, participants receive a customized report that identifies:

  • Areas of elevated wildfire risk

  • Property-specific mitigation recommendations

  • Opportunities to improve emergency preparedness

  • Actions that can help protect critical infrastructure and improve firefighter effectiveness during a wildfire event

Research has shown that properties incorporating FireSmart principles are easier and safer for firefighters to defend during an emergency.

Funding Opportunities

Completing a Farm & Ranch Assessment may also help producers access funding opportunities available through programs such as the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAF) and other agricultural resilience initiatives.

Funding may be available for projects such as:

  • Fire-rated roofing and building retrofits

  • Protection of critical farm infrastructure

  • Vegetation and combustible material reduction

  • Other wildfire mitigation activities identified through the assessment process

Many funding programs require that recommended work be identified through a completed FireSmart Farm & Ranch Assessment.

Supporting a Resilient Agricultural Community

Wildfire preparedness is about more than protecting buildings. It's about protecting livelihoods, livestock, food production, and the long-term sustainability of agricultural operations.

FireSmart Hope is committed to helping local producers reduce risk and strengthen the resilience of Hope's agricultural community.

Book Your Free Assessment

If you operate a farm or ranch within the District of Hope and would like to schedule a free FireSmart BC Farm & Ranch Assessment, please contact:
Email: firesmart@hope.ca