fire safety Essentials on the Farm
Mitigate risks, maximize opportunities and keep your operation running smoothly.
Our Mission
Empowering Area Producers
Accessible, Ag-Focused Fire Safety Info, Resources and Supports
There are so many ways a fire can start on the farm, from electrical failures and lightning strikes to carelessly-handled chemicals, self-combusting hay and rekindled holdover fires.
Established fire safety programs are vital to reducing these risks and preventing devastating and costly fires. Farm FireSmart is just such a program.
Origin and Goals
About Farm FireSmart
Founded in 2019 by County Fire Chief Randy Schroeder and endorsed by FireSmart Canada, Farm FireSmart helps producers and acreage owners prevent and prepare for wildfire.
If your life and livelihood are rooted in Alberta's ag sector, this website is for you. Explore our growing library of safety tips, financial opportunities and other resources designed to help you minimize potential wildfire risks and leverage available safety incentives on the farm.
Here to Help Area Producers Prosper
Using this website
A Knowledge Base Built for the Field
Wildfire mitigation on a farm looks very different from what it does in a suburban backyard. From massive fuel loads like unharvested crops to the complexities of livestock evacuation, the challenges are distinct. The updated Farm FireSmart platform addresses these head-on through three primary pillars:
- How-To Videos: Short, actionable visual guides that demonstrate everything from setting up sprinkler systems to maintaining "fuel-free" zones around critical infrastructure.
- Topical Articles: Deep dives into seasonal risks, such as managing holdover fires in the spring or implementing barn fire prevention strategies during the winter months.
- Downloadable Resources: Ready-to-use checklists, emergency contact templates, and site-mapping worksheets that producers can print and keep in the tractor or farm office.
Take advantage of Farm FireSmart
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Prepare
Simple steps you can take to safeguard your farming operation from common wildfire threats.
Learn about risk mitigation -
Respond
Real-world response strategies to keep your land, livestock and infrastructure safe.
Protect your land and livestock -
Recover
Proven, practical methods of hardening your ag operation against future wildfire threats.
Plan for a FireSmart future