Learn About FireSmart Advanced Home Assessments

 

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Overview 

The FireSmart Advanced Home Assessment Program is a voluntary property assessment program for residents looking to determine and mitigate wildfire risks at their home, cabin, or business.   

The assessment will highlight areas of risk and provide specific recommendations of actions and upgrades residents can take to increase their property’s resilience to wildfire. The assessor will provide a comprehensive report once the assessment is complete. 

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How it works 

  • The Advanced Home Assessment is conducted by a formally trained assessor. The assessor will visit the property with the resident and review key areas within the home ignition zone.  

  • Assessments usually take between 1 and 1.5 hours. Homeowners should be present during the assessment.  

  • Your assessor will speak with you during and after the assessment to discuss results and answer questions.  

  • Assessments may be delivered by local governments or the territorial government.  

  • The information is not shared with other government departments or outside parties – only between the fire service and the owner.  

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Availability 

Local governments 

Check with your local government to determine availability of the FireSmart Advanced Home Assessment Program in your community.  

Territorial government 

Assessments are currently being offered by the territorial government in the following areas through the following dates:  

  • Fort Simpson: June 14-18
  • Fort Providence – June 21-25
  • Inuvik, Fort McPherson, Tsiighetchic: July 9-15
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How to access 

Territorial government 

You can access an assessment by:  

  • Sign up via an online form advertised on social media 

  • Email FireSmart_Intellifeu@gov.nt.ca. Please provide:

    • Community 

    • Address 

    • Preferred date 

    • Preferred time of day (morning, afternoon, evening) 

Spots are limited! Sign up now.  

Local government 

Check with your local government to determine availability of the FireSmart Advanced Home Assessment Program in your community.  

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Future program expansion 

The territorial government is investing in cross-training to assist more local governments in making this program available.  

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Related links 

Questions?  

Get in touch. We’re ready to support you on your FireSmart journey.  

Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Team
FireSmart_Intellifeu@gov.nt.ca 
Forest Management Division
Environment and Climate Change
Government of the Northwest Territories 

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