Each community has its own unique risks related to wildfire. The Town of Sidney has developed a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) for Sidney to guide the Town’s efforts to prevent and respond to potential wildfires.
Development of the plan was funded through the Union of BC Municipalities’ FireSmart Community Funding and Supports grant. The Sidney Fire Department led this work in collaboration with Diamond Head Consultants, whose foresters assessed local risks.
The Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan will support the Town’s FireSmart program, and provide opportunities to enhance wildfire prevention, preparedness and mitigation.
Sidney Fire Department staff have already initiated several FireSmart activities. In addition to expanding the training program to offer courses like the Wildfire Mitigation Specialist certification for Fire Department members, two staff members are also actively involved in the Southern Vancouver Island Community FireSmart and Resiliency Committee.
Sidney's FireSmart Roadmap
The FireSmart Roadmap from the Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan illustrates the plan’s key recommendations.
Take a look at Sidney’s FireSmart Roadmap for a summary of the high priority actions that the town can take to help build a wildfire resilient community.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or would like any additional information about wildfire resiliency in our community, please contact: