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FireSmart Property Assessment in Alberta
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FireSmart assessment of property wildfire risk.
When to use: Understand and reduce wildfire risk on the property.
- Duration
- 0.5–1 day
- Typical size
- 0.5–160 acres
- Permits
- None
Scope of work
- Property assessment
- Risk zone evaluation
- Recommendations
- FireSmart report
How this works in Alberta
A FireSmart look at the property tells you which trees and piles are actually a house risk. It is a map before you spend on removal.
A FireSmart assessment is organised around the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ), the area within 30 metres of the home and other structures. FireSmart Canada and Alberta's FireSmart Begins at Home Guide divide it into three priority areas. The Immediate Zone runs 0–1.5 m, the Intermediate Zone 1.5–10 m and the Extended Zone 10–30 m. Work starts at the house and moves outward, because changes closest to the home have the greatest effect.
Embers are the main threat. Alberta's guide estimates that 90% of homes damaged or destroyed by wildfire are ignited by sparks and embers, and that embers can travel up to two kilometres ahead of a fire. An assessor will therefore look closely at roofing, vents, gutters, decks and siding as well as vegetation. The guide recommends a 1.5 m non-combustible surface around the entire home and any attachments such as decks, and 15 cm of non-combustible ground-to-siding clearance.
Free assessments are offered in some areas. A June 2026 Government of Alberta wildfire update described a free advanced FireSmart home assessment, done by a trained professional, that gives property-specific recommendations, booked through that area's forestry office. Availability varies, so ask your county, local fire department or Alberta Wildfire forest area office first. The Government of Alberta also publishes a free Home Ignition Zone self-assessment alongside the guide, a useful step before or instead of a paid visit.
Typical cost in Alberta
Some Alberta forest area offices and municipalities offer assessments at no charge; private assessments are paid. Ask what the report includes and whether it covers outbuildings.
| Item | Range | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FireSmart property assessment | $0–$500 per assessment | Land Intelligence planning estimate (Aug 2026), not a quote | Land Intelligence planning estimate · 2026-08-11 |
The $0 end reflects free programs where they exist. No commercial Alberta price page for private assessments could be verified.
Ranges are planning figures from the sources shown, not quotes. Get written quotes for your site.
Alberta rules and permits
- The Home Ignition Zone is the area within 30 metres of your home and structures: Immediate Zone 0–1.5 m, Intermediate Zone 1.5–10 m, Extended Zone 10–30 m. (FireSmart Canada – The Home Ignition Zone)
- Immediate Zone: maintain a non-combustible surface at least 1.5 m wide around the entire home and attachments such as decks. (Government of Alberta – FireSmart Begins at Home Guide (2023))
- Intermediate Zone: no bark or pine-needle mulch, keep firewood at least 10 m from the home, and keep conifers (spruce, fir, pine, cedar) out of this zone. (Government of Alberta – FireSmart Begins at Home Guide (2023))
- Extended Zone: thin evergreens to leave at least 3 m between crowns, prune branches to 2 m above the ground, and clear fallen branches, dry grass and needles. (FireSmart Canada – The Home Ignition Zone)
- From March 1 to October 31, all burning except campfires in Alberta's Forest Protection Area requires a fire permit. (Government of Alberta – FireSmart Begins at Home Guide (2023))
Sizing and planning
- Assessments focus on the 30 m Home Ignition Zone around each structure; on a large acreage, list every building you want covered.
- For new buildings on a hill, Alberta's guide suggests setting the home back at least 10 m from the crest of the slope, because fire moves fastest uphill.
- Grass within the Intermediate Zone kept under 10 cm tall is less likely to burn intensely (Alberta FireSmart guide).
- Where possible, the guide recommends pruning trees within 100 m of the home, not only within 30 m.
Alberta providers
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Big John Earthworks and Septic Systems
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Bridge Creek Culverts Inc.
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Dirt Gypsy Land Grading
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Wild Timber Industries
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TREE EATER Inc.
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Red Mountain Rigging
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Speight Construction Inc.
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Buck's Tree Service
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Hardy Bear Tree Service
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Wide Open Slashing Ltd.
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Palisade Consulting Ltd.
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Common questions
What are the FireSmart zones?
Immediate 0–1.5 m, Intermediate 1.5–10 m and Extended 10–30 m from the home and other structures, together called the Home Ignition Zone.
Is a FireSmart assessment free in Alberta?
Sometimes. A June 2026 Government of Alberta update described free advanced assessments booked through a local forestry office, and some municipalities run their own programs. Check locally.
Can I assess my own property?
Yes. The Government of Alberta publishes a free Home Ignition Zone self-assessment with the FireSmart Begins at Home Guide.
Where should firewood go?
At least 10 m from the home, in the Extended Zone, or inside a FireSmart-mitigated building.
Sources
- FireSmart Canada – The Home Ignition Zone (undated (accessed 2026-10-26))
- Government of Alberta – FireSmart Begins at Home Guide (2023) (2023-11-22)
- Government of Alberta – FireSmart Begins at Home Guide and Home Ignition Zone self-assessment (publication page) (2023-11-22)
- Government of Alberta – Wildfire update, Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, June 18, 2026 (2026-06-18)
Funding
FireSmart work is supported through community programs and some municipal rebates rather than a provincial producer grant; ask your county. See the Alberta program guide for what is funded.