Prepare agriculture operations for wildfire

Fire is a common threat for agricultural operations in British Columbia. Learn more about how to be prepared for wildfires if you work in B.C.’s agricultural industry.

Prepare your operation for wildfires

Improve your operation’s resilience to wildfires

• The BC Climate Change Adaptation Program’s Farm/Ranch Wildfire Guide And Workbook. The workbook helps producers take steps to protect themselves and prepare for wildfire events where they may need help.
  • Guide – Completing a Farm/Ranch Wildfire Plan – 2019 (PDF)
  • Workbook (fillable PDF) – Farm/Ranch Wildfire Plan – 2019 (PDF)
• Check to see if your industry or association has developed an emergency guide
• Review the Animal Health Emergency Management Project’s Emergency Response Procedures for Non-disease Emergencies. The document is for producers and animal caregivers to help prepare and respond to emergencies.
• ​FireSmart your landscape to help prevent the spread of wildfire. 

Develop an evacuation plan for farmworkers on-site

• Learn what is expected of employers during evacuation orders and alerts
• Prepare an evacuation checklist and notification plan for yourself and your workers

Understand the health and safety risks from wildfires

Access resources to reduce farm worker exposure to health hazards during a wildfire.

• WorkSafeBC health and safety resources for wildfire season
• Agsafe’s safety when working in smoky conditions

Set-up Premises Identification

Premises Identification (ID) information is used to plan for and manage emergencies affecting livestock. The Premises ID program improves the ministry's ability to:

• notify animal owners
• contain pest and animal disease outbreaks
• respond to natural disasters like floods or fires

B.C. poultry and livestock owners and commingling site operators must register. There is no cost to take part in the program. Learn more about Premises ID or register your premises.

Wildfire forecasting and tracking

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)  leads wildfire management in B.C. Get information on current wildfire activity in B.C.:

• Fire danger ratings
• Interactive Wildfire Map
• The official BC Wildfire Service mobile app is available for free download in the App Store and on Google Play