FireSmart supports communities in Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and the Southern Gulf Islands in reducing wildfire risk through various activities, including:
  • Free home inspections from a Local FireSmart Representative
  • Public information sessions
  • Community wood chipping events
Click here to find your Local FireSmart Representative. 


Rebate Program

Received a FireSmart home assessment and are completing mitigation work? You may be eligible for a rebate of up to $500 for certain types of work completed to FireSmart. Email for more information on eligible activities.

Reduce Wildfire Risk

The CRD supports Electoral Area communities in reducing wildfire risk. Read the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans, view our Wildfire Community Roundtable Webinars, and study our wildfire exposure maps in the Electoral Area panels below.

Juan de Fuca

1. Read the JDF Electoral Area Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan: At a Glance / Full Report

2. View the JDF Electoral Area Wildfire Community Roundtable Webinar

3. Study the wildfire exposure risk maps:

Southern Gulf Islands

1. Read the SGI Electoral Area Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan: At a Glance / Full Report

2. View the SGI Electoral Area Wildfire Community Roundtable Webinar

3. Study the wildfire exposure risk maps:

Salt Spring Island

1. Read the SSI Electoral Area Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan: At a Glance / Full Report

2. View the SSI Electoral Area Wildfire Community Roundtable Webinar

3. Study the wildfire exposure risk map:

Looking for more information on FireSmart?
Email CRD's FireSmart Coordinator.