Firesmart Fact Sheets and Videos

FOCA at the FireSmart model lodge property, Cuttle Lake Ontario, June 2012:

Keep Clear of Waterbombing Operations

Even though it is interesting to watch a waterbomber in action, it is really important to stay clear and let them carry out their operations. Watch the video below to learn more about how a waterbomber works.

Thank you to the Discovery Channel and the MNR Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch for providing us with this video.

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Whether you are at the cottage or camping in the woods, FOCA encourages you to be FireSmart when building a campfire. View the video below to learn how to safely build, manage and distinguish a campfire.

FOCA encourages landowners to plan ahead to protect their homes from the risk of forest fires and follow safe burning guidelines for brush and campfires.

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FOCA talks FireSmart, 2009:

FOCA encourages waterfront communities to discuss wildfire preparedness and create a community action plan:

Create an action plan by considering the following questions:

• What will you do if a fire is approaching yours or a neighbours residence?
  
• Who will you call, and how do you sound an alarm to notify the community?
  
• Does your community have fire equipment in strategic locations on the lake? Who is in charge of maintaining this equipment, and who has access to it?
  
• Are there emergency exits clearly marked in community buildings?
  
• Do you have a home escape plan?
  
• Have you located fire safe areas in the community such as lakes or other wet areas, rock outcrops, and roads?

Report a Wildfire

• Be prepared to give fire officials the following information; a detailed description of the fire location, how firefighters can access the fire, types of buildings in the area, cutting operations or other activities in the area, and the time fire was discovered
  
• Central and South Ontario– call 911 or your local municipal fire department
• Northwestern Ontario - Call 310-FIRE (3473)
• Northeastern Ontario - Call 310- FIRE (3473)

The FireSmart Checklist

Is your property protected? Please download the FireSmart Checklist to understand and reduce potential hazards around your home and property.