Piers Island is a FireSmart Neighbourhood that has held FireSmart Recognition since 2016
when we first launched our program.
when we first launched our program.
FireSmart Piers Board 2026
Gloria Morson, Tracey Landerkin, Steve Cruise and Pauline Olesen (Local FireSmart Representatives) and Burke Stancill - PIVFD Chief
The board meets several times a year planning FireSmart Events, looking at what focus Piers Island should take on FireSmart Activities and promoting homeowners to have FireSmart Assessments completed on their property.
The backbone of our focus comes from a Community Wildfire Hazard Assessment completed in 2015 that got us started working towards becoming a FireSmart Community.
Gloria Morson, Tracey Landerkin, Steve Cruise and Pauline Olesen (Local FireSmart Representatives) and Burke Stancill - PIVFD Chief
The board meets several times a year planning FireSmart Events, looking at what focus Piers Island should take on FireSmart Activities and promoting homeowners to have FireSmart Assessments completed on their property.
The backbone of our focus comes from a Community Wildfire Hazard Assessment completed in 2015 that got us started working towards becoming a FireSmart Community.
Congratulations Piers Islanders! We have received FireSmart Community Recognition again for 2024.
For tips, links and ideas visit our own www.islandfiresafe.ca or visit www.firesmartbc.ca
Sign up for a FireSmart Home Assessment 2026. There will be a new draw this year and you will be entered to win a FireSmart work bee and BBQ at your home. Call Pauline or Steve for your free Home Assessment (value $200).
For tips, links and ideas visit our own www.islandfiresafe.ca or visit www.firesmartbc.ca
Sign up for a FireSmart Home Assessment 2026. There will be a new draw this year and you will be entered to win a FireSmart work bee and BBQ at your home. Call Pauline or Steve for your free Home Assessment (value $200).
FireSmart Wildfire Preparedness Day - May 17th, 2026
We encourage everyone to find out more about FireSmart and visit FireSmartBC
There is much to learn and always much to be done to protect your own property and the forest around you. Protecting your home depends on thatr was on that first 1.5 metres around your home and Zone 1, to 10 metres. This year, we'd also like you to look at the area closest to the road. Much of that might be part of the road allowance but the MMC restricts work in that area, unless they have your permission. Have a look on your property and call Steve Cruise if you'd like a consult.
We still have FireSmart Landscape BC Guides for you available at the Firehall for reference when considering new plantings. Piers Island's Brent Schorr was one of the contributors for this guide.
Please feel free to contact Steve Cruise or Pauline Olesen for a FireSmart assessment of your property, or download the app and you can do your own!
There is much to learn and always much to be done to protect your own property and the forest around you. Protecting your home depends on thatr was on that first 1.5 metres around your home and Zone 1, to 10 metres. This year, we'd also like you to look at the area closest to the road. Much of that might be part of the road allowance but the MMC restricts work in that area, unless they have your permission. Have a look on your property and call Steve Cruise if you'd like a consult.
We still have FireSmart Landscape BC Guides for you available at the Firehall for reference when considering new plantings. Piers Island's Brent Schorr was one of the contributors for this guide.
Please feel free to contact Steve Cruise or Pauline Olesen for a FireSmart assessment of your property, or download the app and you can do your own!
FireSmart Tips & Guides
There's lots you can do for to get your yard ready for winter. Talk to the MMC if you need help with chipping and/or tractoring to the burn pile. PIID charges with apply for chipper and tractor use. Bring debris to the road, contact MMC and for a reasonable tractor fee your forest waste can be dealt with. Remember this is not for lot clearing, (huge scale) and it's all volunteer labour and you are expected to be there for your own property.
FireSmart trimming up and removing combustible firs within 1.5 to 10 metres of your home is the most effective thing you can do. Check out these FireSmart Tips and Guides for more information and some colouring fun for the kids.
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MORE FireSmart Ideas
Here’s a great link from Better Homes & Gardens – lovely ideas https://www.bhg.com/gardening/landscaping-projects/landscape-basics/fire-smart-landscaping/?slide=slide_a4b9daad-95bf-4dfe-9648-bc9c823f2688#slide_a4b9daad-95bf-4dfe-9648-bc9c823f2688 And from North Shore News - https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/think-forest-fires-arent-a-risk-to-your-north-shore-home-be-firesmart-3126716 Russell Nursery is developing a FireSmart plant list of plants that they carry. Canadian Tire is also part of the FireSmart program and tag their FireSmart plants. You may see that at Russell Nursery soon as well. |
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