36 episodes

The Get FireSmart Podcast is a place to hear powerful stories and lessons of impact from FireSmart leaders across the world. Every two weeks we share best practices that provide practical tips and tools to get FireSmart! Each episode is 30 to 60 minutes and focuses on tips, initiatives and insights from FireSmart professionals. FireSmart is simple and powerful. The steps you take today can help to protect your home from the threat of wildfire.

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    • Education
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

The Get FireSmart Podcast is a place to hear powerful stories and lessons of impact from FireSmart leaders across the world. Every two weeks we share best practices that provide practical tips and tools to get FireSmart! Each episode is 30 to 60 minutes and focuses on tips, initiatives and insights from FireSmart professionals. FireSmart is simple and powerful. The steps you take today can help to protect your home from the threat of wildfire.

    36: “The FireSmart BC Education Program” Guest: Amanda Reynolds and Warren Woytuck

    36: “The FireSmart BC Education Program” Guest: Amanda Reynolds and Warren Woytuck

    In this special two-guest episode, we dive into the FireSmart BC Education Program and how it initially took shape, featuring two key players in the process. Amanda Reynolds is the FireSmart supervisor with FNESS, and Warren Woytuck works as the director of the Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2). Get to know Amanda and Warren and their passion for wildfire resilience and education, and dive into the story of how the FireSmart Education Program was created to empower teachers and parents as they raise and educate the next generation of FireSmart British Columbians. 


    Links:
    Learn more about FireSmart BC: firesmartbc.ca
    Watch FireSmart BC videos: https://vimeo.com/firesmartbc
    Explore the FireSmart Education Program’s free lesson plans: https://firesmartbc.ca/educationprogram/ 
    Learn about the Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2): https://tc2.ca/ 

    • 48 min
    35: “Understanding and Restoring Active Fire Regimes in BC” Guest: Jen Baron

    35: “Understanding and Restoring Active Fire Regimes in BC” Guest: Jen Baron

    Jen Baron is a transdisciplinary ecologist and researcher with the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions (PICS) Wildfire and Carbon Project and Canada Wildfire Strategic Network, with a focus on wildland fire, data science, and disturbance and landscape ecology. In this episode, we discuss Jen’s background, the history of fire in BC, and the importance of understanding and restoring active fire regimes in BC. 


    Links:
    Learn more about FireSmart BC: firesmartbc.ca
    Learn more about Canada Wildfire: https://www.canadawildfire.org/ 
    Learn more about the Pacific Institute of Climate Solutions: https://pics.uvic.ca/projects/wildfire-and-carbon 
    Watch FireSmart BC videos: https://vimeo.com/firesmartbc

    • 26 min
    34: “The Digital Transformation of Fire Safety Education” Guest: Christina Hanger

    34: “The Digital Transformation of Fire Safety Education” Guest: Christina Hanger

    Christina Hanger works in community engagement for the Country Fire Authority in Australia. She was one of the keynote speakers for the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit, and in this episode, we further unpack what she shared during her presentation. We specifically explore how Australia continues to invest in community engagement, awareness, and education on wildfire resiliency, and how BC can learn from their example. Christina is passionate about raising awareness and giving back to communities impacted by wildfires. 
    This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit.


    Links:
    Learn more about FireSmart BC: firesmartbc.ca
    Learn more about the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit: https://firesmartbc.ca/wildfire-resiliency-and-training-summit/
    Explore the Country Fire Authority website: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ 
    Watch FireSmart BC videos: https://vimeo.com/firesmartbc

    • 37 min
    33: “Impactful Wildfire Preparation with FNESS” Guest: Wayne Schnitzler

    33: “Impactful Wildfire Preparation with FNESS” Guest: Wayne Schnitzler

    In today’s exciting episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Wayne Schnitzler, the Executive Director of the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS). Wayne started his 35-year career in fire service in 1979 with the City of Surrey as a volunteer firefighter, and has since been a Captain of Training, Fire Chief, and received provincial and federal exemplary service awards for 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of fire service. He has also received Citizen of the Year in 2009 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This episode explores Wayne’s role in FNESS and how the organization is working to build resilient First Nations communities through emergency management. 
    This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit.


    Links:
    To learn more about FireSmart BC visit firesmartbc.ca
    Learn more about the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit: https://firesmartbc.ca/wildfire-resiliency-and-training-summit/
    To explore the FNESS website, visit https://www.fness.bc.ca/ 
    Watch FireSmart BC Videos: https://vimeo.com/firesmartbc

    • 49 min
    32: “What We Can Do in the Face of Wildfires” Guest: Daniel Berlant

    32: “What We Can Do in the Face of Wildfires” Guest: Daniel Berlant

    This impactful episode introduces Daniel Berlant, the Acting State Fire Marshal and Deputy Director of Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). We learn what his organization is doing to address the increasing threat of wildfires and how residents can participate. From actionable steps for residents to community involvement programs to global partnerships, this episode is an inspirational look into how far we’ve come globally in addressing wildfires and how we can all contribute to a safer, more resilient future for everyone.
    This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit.


    Links:
    To learn more about FireSmart BC visit firesmartbc.ca
    Learn more about the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit: https://firesmartbc.ca/wildfire-resiliency-and-training-summit/
    Explore Daniel Berlant’s CAL FIRE website: https://www.fire.ca.gov/prepare 
    Watch FireSmart BC Videos: https://vimeo.com/firesmartbc
    Final Podcast Assets:
    AUDIO: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zZY_8QqCxUsAfBIEuq4VcnSRA6OkCgMJ

    • 59 min
    31: “Igniting Global Unity in Wildfire Response” Guest: Mike McCulley, BC Wildfire Service (Part 2)

    31: “Igniting Global Unity in Wildfire Response” Guest: Mike McCulley, BC Wildfire Service (Part 2)

    In our second conversation with Mike McCulley, we dive into his experience at the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit. Mike is a Research and Innovation Senior Officer at BC Wildfire Service and has worked for the BC Ministry of Forests for 28 years. He’s currently leading the BC Wildfire Service Research and Innovation program. This episode explores Mike’s takeaways from the conference—the people he spoke to, the lessons he learned, and a deeper understanding of his background and why he loves this line of work. For Mike, it all comes down to people and establishing relationships so that we can continue to tackle wildfires around the globe. 
    This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit.


    Links:
    To learn more about FireSmart BC visit firesmartbc.ca
    Learn more about the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit: https://firesmartbc.ca/wildfire-resiliency-and-training-summit/
    To explore the BC Wildfire Service website, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status 
    Watch FireSmart BC Videos: https://vimeo.com/firesmartbc
    Final Podcast Assets:
    AUDIO: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ol1-kXeCP5H2VU6yLamd_1A15qrUcs-y

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

youden44 ,

Great Resource

This is another great resource available to BC Residents to learn and prepare for wildfires.

The Construction Marketing Guy ,

Great Podcast! Awesome Info

Loved the podcast! So many great insights and lessons to learn in how I can keep my home and community safe from the threat of wildfire!

Justinvm ,

Well produced podcast on a fascinating topic!

Absolutely loved the first 5 episodes, the variety between guests is awesome, and the host is great too! Keep em comin’

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