Learning to Live with Wildfire, Part 1
Understanding the wildfire science behind FireSmart programs
By Cheryl Evans of Climate Ready Together, Magda Zachara of CIFF/FireSmart Canada, and Sarah Polson of IBABC
1.0 Technical Credit for Level 1, 2, and 3 General Insurance Agents and Salespersons.
To qualify for CE credit…
– Read the entire article carefully, including all its sections and content labelled ‘Mandatory’.
– Select the ‘Mark Complete’ button at the end of each section to track your progress.
– Successfully challenge the quiz to demonstrate your learning.
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Overview
Wildfire losses continue to rise across Canada as climate change and community expansion into wildland areas increase property exposure. This first of two HyperArticlesTM examines the core science driving Canada’s escalating wildfire risks, how wildland fires spread, and practical strategies to break the disaster cycle. You’ll learn about key risk drivers like fuel accumulation, the critical role of windborne embers in structure ignitions, and how FireSmart Canada applies fuel management to prevent total losses. By completing this HyperArticleTM, you’ll be equipped to explain wildfire hazards to policyholders and connect them with actionable risk-reduction resources.
Coming Soon: Learning to Live with Wildfire, Part 2.
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Optional References
For further information and resources:
Canadian National Fire Database (CNFD)
The Wildland - Urban Interface Fire Problem, Jack Cohen
Blazing the Trail: Indigenous fire stewardship in Canada