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The Get FireSmart PodcastAuthor: FireSmart
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. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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46: “What it Takes to Be FireSmart” Guest: David McIlwraith
Thursday, 10 July, 2025
In this episode of the Get FireSmart Podcast, guest host Dan Stevens, FireSmart Education and Outreach Coordinator at FNESS, sits down with David McIlwraith, FireSmart Coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Regional District, to explore what it really takes to build a wildfire-resilient community. Drawing from real-world examples and firsthand field experience, David shares some valuable lessons on the power of grassroots movements, community engagement, and adaptive problem-solving. From local organization collaborations to regional partnerships, this conversation covers what’s worked well, what’s been challenging, and why buy-in from both residents and decision-makers is essential for long-term success. Listen to hear some actionable insights and get inspired to make your community FireSmart, one step at a time.Learn more about FireSmart BC: firesmartbc.caWatch FireSmart BC videos: https://www.youtube.com/@firesmartbc
