FireSmart Mackenzie

28/08/2026

🔥 The 2026 FireSmart Curbside Pickup is Coming! 🔥

Help reduce wildfire risk in our community by taking advantage of the District of Mackenzie's FREE FireSmart curbside debris pickup program.

Townsite Pickup: September 22, 2026
Gantahaz Pickup: September 23, 2026

✅ Accepted Materials
• Tree branches and limbs
• Untreated wood and twigs
• Brush and shrub trimmings
• Small trees and saplings
• Woody vegetation from FireSmart activities
• Natural yard waste from mitigation work
• Small piles only

❌ Not Accepted
• Logs, stumps, or root wads
• Treated wood or lumber
• Construction or demolition waste
• Household garbage or bagged waste
• Leaves, grass clippings, and pine needles
• Soil, rocks, or gravel
• Metal, tires, or appliances

📋 How to Prepare Your Debris
• Place debris at the curb by 8:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day
• Keep piles off roads, sidewalks, and driveways
• Do not block drains, hydrants, or access routes
• Piles must be manageable by two people
• Cut all branches and debris to 6 feet (1.8 m) or less in length
• Ensure piles are accessible for crews and equipment

📞 Questions? Contact the Mackenzie FireSmart program.
Mackenzie FireSmart Program
250-997-4221
[email protected]

Let's work together to create a safer, more FireSmart community! 🌲🚒

28/08/2026

🍂 As the leaves turn and the air crisps, it's time to get FireSmart! Clearing dry vegetation and debris from your property is a crucial step in reducing wildfire risks. Join us in taking action this fall to protect our homes and communities. Let's work together for a safer BC! 🔥🍁

21/08/2026

🏡 How FireSmart Is Your Home? 🔥

Wildfire season is here, and a few simple steps can make a big difference in protecting your home.

Take a minute to complete this quick FireSmart assessment and see how your property measures up. From your roof and siding to your deck, eaves, and gutters, these small details can help determine how vulnerable your home may be during a wildfire.

✅ Circle the images that best match your home.
📝 Add up your score.
🌲 Learn where you can make improvements to better protect your home and our community.

Every FireSmart action—big or small—helps reduce wildfire risk in Mackenzie.

Have questions or want help getting started? Reach out to your local FireSmart Coordinator for information on practical ways to make your home more resilient.

19/08/2026

17/08/2026

Congratulations to Cat Smith on being the winner of the 2026 FireSmart summer giveaway! 📣

14/08/2026

🔥 Mackenzie, let's work together to become more FireSmart! 🌲

Living in a forested community means we're surrounded by incredible natural beauty—but it also means we all have a role to play in reducing wildfire risk.

Simple actions around your home can make a big difference:
🏡 Clear leaves, needles, and other debris from your roof, gutters, and decks.
🌿 Keep grass cut short and remove dead or dry vegetation.
🪵 Store firewood, propane tanks, and other combustible materials at least 10 metres (30 feet) from your home whenever possible.
🌲 Prune tree branches and maintain healthy spacing between trees and shrubs.
🚒 Ensure your civic address is clearly visible for emergency responders.

Every property that becomes more FireSmart helps strengthen the safety and resilience of our entire Mackenzie community.

Let's all do our part to help protect our homes, our neighbours, and the place we call home.

Learn more about FireSmart practices and available local resources by reaching out to your Mackenzie FireSmart Representative or visiting FireSmart BC.

07/08/2026

Keeping your home safe starts with small steps. Stay aware, stay ready, stay FireSmart.
If you would like a free home assessment, please contact us by phone or email:
250-997-4221
[email protected]

31/07/2026

Combustibles don’t always look like the obvious culprits. Plastic patio furniture and toys (or even paddleboards) stored next to the house also pose a risk during wildfire season.

Spend a few minutes moving combustibles at least 10 metres away from your home. It’s a small step that could make a big difference.

For more information, contact us by phone: 250-997-4221 or email: [email protected]

24/07/2026

Hey Mackenzie!🌲
Our FireSmart team will have a table set up at rockin' the ridgeline. If you are interested in getting a free home assessment or want to chat more about FireSmart information, come visit us at our table on Saturday. Can't wait to see everyone there🔥

24/07/2026

Once you’re FireSmart, you can’t unsee the risks.

Messy gutters, combustible materials stored next to the house, and flammable vegetation all put your house at risk during wildfire season.

Luckily, you can FireSmart your property in a few simple steps:

🍁 Clear leaves and debris from your gutters
🧯 Store flammable materials at least 10 metres from your home
🪴 Swap combustible plants for fire-resistant vegetation.

For more preparation tips, visit https://firesmartbc.ca/prepare/