Wildfire Community Preparedness

Government of New Brunswick

• Forest Fire Watch (Burn Index)

• Forest Fire Act (New Brunswick)  The Forest Fires Act establishes a comprehensive framework for the prevention, management, and suppression of forest fires within the jurisdiction. It defines key terms such as "burning permit," "conservation officer," and "forest land" to clarify the scope and application of the Act (section 1).
  
  

FireSmart Canada

• • Protecting Your Home from Wildfires

  • Yard & Landscaping

  • Home Construction

  • Education/Programs

  • Advanced Home Assessment Program  (Residents looking to determine and mitigate their home and property's risk to wildfire.)
    
    

Resources from the Government of Canada

• National Wildland Fire Situation Report

• Government of Canada: Wildfires

• Government of Canada:  Canada’s record-breaking wildfires in 2023: A fiery wake-up call

• Canada/United States Reciprocal Forest Fire Fighting Agreement
  
  

Other Resources

• U.S. Fire Administration: Wildfire Outreach Materials

• NFPA:  

  • Outthink Wildfire

  • Preparing Homes for Wildfire

  • Evacuation for Household Pets and Horses

  • Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Programs & Funding

• Government of Canada: Has programs, policies, and initiatives to keep Canadians informed about the wildfire situation and to support provincial and territorial efforts to combat wildfires.

• Government of Canada: Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Equipment fund

• Government of Canada:  Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program: Training fund

• Government of Canada:  Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative