FireSmart

The FireSmart property

FOCA and the Aviation and Forest Fire Management branch of the MNR are partners in supporting FireSmart programs for Ontario’s waterfront communities.
 
Owning a woodland property in rural Ontario means that you are more likely to be affected by natural disturbances such as forest fire. It is important to take steps on your property and in your community to reduce the risks from wildfire.
 
This can be accomplished by following some simple FireSmart precautions which include site preparation (clearing a zone of protection around your buildings), using fire resistant building materials and techniques, and using FireSmart burning techniques in and outside of your home or cottage.
 
The FireSmart program offers a set of tools available from FOCA and the MNR to help you  FireSmart your property and community; this includes videos, presentations, checklists, a home assessment test, and more.
 
See the FOCA FireSmart factsheet for a list of seasonal precautions you can take to ensure that you are ready for the coming fire season.