Learning to Live with Wildfire: FireSmart Tools and Strategies to Help Clients Protect What Matters Most 

Launch Date: October 2025 

Are you getting questions from concerned clients about how to protect their families and properties from wildfire-related losses? This free 2 hours online course provides you with the knowledge and resources you need to advise your clients about how to reduce their wildfire risks and prepare for emergencies. By completing the course, you will be able to effectively communicate with your clients about how wildfires ignite and move into communities, how to reduce wildfire ignition and spread at the property level, how to access free FireSmart self-help resources, and how to access available funding programs to reduce risk.  

Target Audience: Insurance professionals (e.g., brokers, agents, advisors, company staff) 

Cost: Free 

Length: Approximately 2 hours, 6 self-paced modules total 

Format: Online, self-directed 

Resources Supplied to Graduates: A shareable resources package featuring 1) a summary  of key takeaways  from each module, and 2) a resource toolkit featuring links to shareable FireSmart Canada how-to booklets, risk assessment tools, checklists, videos, and case studies.

Recognition: A Certificate of Completion is provided to all successful graduates.  Continuing education credits may be available through participating organizations. 

Module Outline 

• The growing threat of wildfire 

• FireSmart Canada programs and resources 

• Wildfire science basics 

• Practical tips for creating a FireSmart home 

• Helping clients to reduce wildfire-related losses 

• Working together to create a FireSmart future 

Registration: Pre-register below to receive a notification when the course is launched.