Community Wildfire RoundtablesCommunity Wildfire Roundtables bring together people and organizations that enhance wildfire protection for BC Interior communities by supporting good coordination and communication among those responsible for different aspects of wildfire preparedness and risk reduction. NEW VIDEO! 2023 PUBLIC FIRESMART™ PRESENTATIONHow do fire disasters happen? What can you do to better protect your home from fire risk?
The Community Wildfire Roundtables hosted a series of free public presentations in May 2023 — in Lillooet, Clinton, Williams Lake, Quesnel and Clearwater — to help homeowners take a FireSmart™ approach to home maintenance and security. The video of the Williams Lake presentation is also now available. About the RoundtablesThe Williams Lake & Area Community Wildfire Roundtable, Clearwater & Area Community Wildfire Roundtable, Lillooet and Area Wildfire Preparedness Roundtable and Clinton & Area Community Wildfire Roundtable enhance wildfire protection for BC Interior communities by supporting good coordination and communication among the organizations responsible for different aspects of wildfire preparedness and risk reduction. Members of these Roundtables review and discuss progress on wildfire management activities, including:
The Roundtables are important in implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) also. As set out by the BC Wildfire Service, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan serves to:
Learn MoreWILLIAMS LAKE & AREA COMMUNITY WILDFIRE ROUNDTABLE CLEARWATER & AREA COMMUNITY WILDFIRE ROUNDTABLE LILLOOET & AREA COMMUNITY WILDFIRE ROUNDTABLE CLINTON & AREA COMMUNITY WILDFIRE ROUNDTABLE
Contact UsThe Fraser Basin Council provides facilitation and secretariat support to the roundtables. For more information, please contact:
Mike Simpson, Consultant
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