Neighbourhood Recognition Program
FireSmart works best when people work together.
The Neighbourhood Recognition Program recognizes neighbourhoods who collaborate to reduce the risk of wildfire.
Ready to FireSmart your neighbourhood?
Seven steps to recognition:
Step 1 – Contact FireSmart Alberta to connect with your Neighbourhood Recognition Program (NRP) Specialist.
Step 2 – Your NRP Specialist visits your neighbourhood to introduce the Neighbourhood Recognition Program and familiarize themselves with your neighbourhood.
Step 3 – Establish a Neighbourhood FireSmart Committee.
Step 4 – Your NRP Specialist completes a Neighbourhood Wildfire Hazard Assessment before meeting with your Neighbourhood FireSmart Committee to provide recommendations towards risk reduction.
Step 5 – Your Neighbourhood FireSmart Committee prepares a Neighbourhood FireSmart Plan outlining actions to reduce the risk of wildfire and track your progress.
Step 6 – The fun part, throwing neighbourhood FireSmart events like educational BBQs, work bees, and chipping events. Note: Residents need to track their volunteer hours for your recognition application and annual renewals.
Step 7 – Apply for recognition or renewal with the support of your NRP Specialist.
Neighbourhood Recognition Program Specialists
Neighbourhood Recognition Program (NRP) Specialists coordinate the FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program for their Indigenous community or municipality.
Interested in becoming an NRP Specialist for your community?
Start your journey by completing the Level 2 – NRP Specialist training and learn how to:
- Recruit a FireSmart neighbourhood committee.
- Participate in FireSmart neighbourhood committee meetings.
- Complete Neighbourhood Wildfire Hazard Assessments (NWHA).
- Help neighbourhoods develop a FireSmart Neighbourhood Plan.
- Engage in annual FireSmart neighbourhood events (education sessions, work bees, chipping events, etc.).
- Assist FireSmart neighbourhood committees and neighbourhood champions to complete the application and renewal process.
FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program forms and links
Neighbourhood Recognition Program Specialist
Neighbourhood Champion
Recognized Neighbourhoods
- Lake Edith
Recognized in 2014
Renewed in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Summer Village of Waiparous
Recognized in 2015
Renewed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Marten Beach
Recognized in 2015
Renewed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Lower Kananaskis Lake Cottage Subdivision
Recognized in 2015
Renewed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Marie Lake
Recognized in 2017
Renewed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Middle Springs 100/200
Recognized in 2018
Renewed in 2019, 2020, 2021 - Middle Springs 300
Recognized in 2018
Renewed in 2019, 2020, 2021 - Valleyview
Recognized in 2018
Renewed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Sulphur Court
Recognized in 2018
Renewed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 - Sundance
Recognized in 2019
Renewed in 2020, 2021 - Mildred Lake
Recognized in 2021
Renewed in 2022, 2023 - Thornton Village
Recognized in 2021
Renewed in 2022, 2023 - Priddis Greens
Recognized in 2022
Renewed in 2023 - Mountain View
Recognized in 2022
Renewed in 2023 - Castle Mountain Community
Recognized in 2023 - Patricia Place
Recognized in 2023
Web Portal
Apply for or renew your FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition and track your progress.
Events & Workshops
Check out the FireSmart Alberta Events page for a list of upcoming workshops and training opportunities.