​​BC Campfire Regulations
 Open Fire Regulations
 BC Forestry Coastal Current Restrictions

• Clean roofs and gutters of debris
• Keep the Lawn mowed
• Remove all debris piles on a regular basis - spring/ fall
• Ensure doors have a good fire rating and a good seal, including
• garage doors
• Clear all debris from under the decking
• Bark mulch is highly flammable- keep away from the house by 10m
• Ensure chimneys have a spark arrester to reduce the number
• of sparks that are released into the outside air
• Place woodpiles away from your home
• Consider screening eaves and vents with mesh to prevent
• Place fire pits or burn barrels away from the house as well as
• out of the way of the trees
• Ensure trees don't come close to power lines

Over the holiday season you might want to light up your home and neighbourhood, remember to follow the below tips to keep your family safe.

Tips to be safe:

* Make sure all lights are in tip top shape and have no frayed wires.
* Do not overload your plug ins!
* Do not use staples to secure extension cords

We all look forward to time off during the holidays, make sure that your time isn't due to a ladder related injury.

Tips to be safe:

* Keep 3 point contact on the ladder at all times.
* Have a buddy help stabilize the ladder while you are using it.
* Stay clear of powerlines
* Don't over reach, move the ladder as needed.

It doesn't matter if you cut it fresh from the woods or a beautiful artificial one from the box, Christmas Trees can be a big fire hazard if you are not careful.

Tips to be safe:

* Make sure your tree is properly watered.
* Keep your tree at least 3 feet from any heat source.
* Invest in a fire retardant artificial tree.
* Never place lit candles on your Christmas Tree