FireSmart Education
Education Programs
A strong youth education program is vital to encouraging participation in the FireSmart program and building community ownership. In 2012, the Lesser Slave Forest Education Society and the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory were commissioned by the Slave Lake Region Tri-council to develop new FireSmart educational programming for youth. These programs can be found in the links below and are downloadable and free to use. In addition, courses and information for the community leaders, homeowners, and contractors that work or live in the forest are also provided.
Teachers Resources
The following resources are free for use in your classroom, or you can contact us for a free presentation.


FireSmart Interactive Magnetic Boards
An interactive board that uses 45 moveable magnets to demonstrate how you can FireSmart your home and property.
FireSmart Interactive Magnetic Boards Lesson Plan
FireSmart Interactive Magnetic Board Information

FireSmart Forest Fire Models
These models are an excellent way to demonstrate the science behind community FireSmart, and fire behaviour.

Fireman Fred’s FireSmart Scavenger Hunt

FireSmartiest House
A Home and Property FireSmart Game: Grades 5+, 10 minutes
FireSmartiest House: A Home and Property FireSmart Game Rules
FireSmartiest House: A Home and Property FireSmart Game Houses

FireSmart Relay
A Home and Property FireSmart Game: Grades K-4, 20 minutes
FireSmart Relay: A Home and Property FireSmart Game Lesson Plan

Forests and Fire
A Community FireSmart Game, Grades 5+, 15 minutes

How FireSmart is Your Home? Home and Property Assessment Form
How FireSmart is Your Home? Home and Property Assessment Form
How FireSmart is Your Home? Home and Property Assessment Form

FireSmart Junior Officer Training Program – Grades 1-3
The FireSmart Junior Officer Training Program combines science and social studies into 5 fun-filled, hands-on activities.
Homeowner Resources
Interested in learning more about the FireSmart program? Watch this online presentation explaining the basics of FireSmart. This presentation can be explored at your own pace.
- FireSmart Homeowner’s Manual
- FireSmart Guide to Landscaping
- FireSmart Homeowners Assessment
- FireSmart for Homeowners Presentation

Community Leader Resources
Are you a Community Leader looking for a little more information about how FireSmart works within a community setting? This 45 minute presentation sets the stage and gives a behind the scenes look at what FireSmart is and how it works in a municipal setting.
- FireSmart for Community Leaders
- FireSmart Guidebook for Community Protection
- FireSmart for Community Leaders Presentation

Contractors Resources
Interested in bidding on FireSmart Contract but not quite sure what that means? Watch this 45 minute presentation to learn more about Community FireSmart Treatments.
- FireSmart Guidebook for the Oil and Gas Industry
- FireSmart for Industry resources
- FireSmart for Contractors Presentation
