In our third and final episode from the International Association of Wildland Fire conference in Edmonton, Alberta, we spoke with FireSmart program manager Magda Zachara about Firesmart's objective to build scalable wildfire prevention and mitigation programming across Canada. Magda spoke about Firesmart's programming and the ways they've build more engagement with communities that want to improve fire resilience and home hardening.
To learn more about Firesmart Canada, check out their website.
This media record is part of a series:
Life With Fire
What are the benefits of prescribed burning? Why have wildfires gotten so severe lately? How can I help protect my home and community? Hosted by writer and former wildland firefighter Amanda Monthei, Life with Fire features interviews with everyone from scientists to fire management experts to Indigenous practitioners and folks doing the work on the ground. Through these interviews, Amanda hopes to explore our relationship with fire, as well as ways we can better coexist with it in the future. See the Life With Fire homepage for more information.
Media Record Details
Nov 29, 2022