Misson Statement
The mission of the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality FireSmart Program is to reduce wildfire risk and enhance community resilience through proactive education, mitigation, and collaborative action. By empowering residents, visitors, and local businesses to take simple, effective steps, we aim to protect lives, properties, and the natural beauty that defines Sun Peaks. Through shared responsibility and local leadership, we are building a safer, stronger, and more wildland fire resilient mountain community.
Protect Your Home from Wildfire. Join Sun Peaks FireSmart Efforts.
Sun Peaks is surrounded by beautiful forests, but with that beauty comes the risk of wildfire. As a mountain resort community in a wildland fire prone region, it’s important we take steps to protect our homes, our neighbourhoods, and our way of life.
The FireSmart Sun Peaks team is here to help. Through public education and community outreach, we’re committed to reducing wildfire risk across the community. Our goal is to empower homeowners with the tools and knowledge they need to make their properties more resilient to wildland fire. Therefore, building a safer, stronger Sun Peaks together.
Wildfire Risk Reduction Starts with All of Us
Did you know? During a wildland fire, embers are responsible for up to 90% of home ignitions. These burning fragments can travel up to two kilometers or more ahead of a fire front, landing on vulnerable areas like roofs, decks, gutters, and vents. This phenomenon, known as an ember storm, highlights the importance of FireSmart principles keeping your property clear of flammable materials and using fire-resistant building features can dramatically reduce the risk of ignition. By working together, we can protect our community, our homes, and our natural environment.