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FireSmart Presentation. Wildfire Management Branch. SARM Regional Meetings June 18, 19, 20, 2013 North Battleford | Saskatoon | Kelvington. Presentation Overview. Human Caused Wildfire Statistics Success Stories / Opportunities Roles and Responsibilities Fuel Management Examples

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  1. FireSmart Presentation Wildfire Management Branch SARM Regional Meetings June 18, 19, 20, 2013 North Battleford| Saskatoon |Kelvington

  2. PresentationOverview • Human Caused Wildfire Statistics • Success Stories / Opportunities • Roles and Responsibilities • Fuel Management Examples • FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program Presentation

  3. Wildfire Risk Awareness Fire Statistics • 10 year average – 500 fires per year • On average 54% Human Caused • Majority of Fires caused by Residents • Communities threatened • Values lost • $$$$$

  4. BuildingFire Resilient Communities Success Stories Candle Lake Resort Village • Fire Awareness Sign • Bylaws restricting burning and fire pit size + burning permits • Fuel management work • Training & Equipment • FireSmart Plan Developed

  5. Preventing Human Caused Wildfires Wildfire Management Role • Fire Awareness Campaign – Awareness Advertising & Capacity Building • On Site Efforts • Risk assessments and FireSmart Recommendations • Meet with Community Leaders • Fuels Management Projects: crown land • Prescribed Burn Assistance • Wildfire Pre-Plans • Enforcement

  6. Preventing Human Caused Wildfires Community Role Be Proactive • Emergency Plans Developed • Training & Equipment for Crews • Burning Permit System • Prescribed Burn Program • Fuel Management Work

  7. Invite Smokey Bear To Your Community

  8. Preventing Structure Loss The Home Owners Role • The structure and surrounding 30 m is the home ignition zone • If you have a FireSmart home ignition zone there is a 80% chance that your home will survive, even in extreme fire conditions • Beware of flying embers! Cause at least 50% of home losses

  9. Close To Home James Fire, 2002

  10. FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program • Based on U.S. A. Firewise Communities Program • Designed to encourage local groups implement solutions for wildfire safety • Solutions are tailored to community needs • www.firesmartcanada.ca for more information on the program

  11. Questions?

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