Community Wildfire Survey | FireHard Canada

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About You

Where is your home or community located? Province/territory and community name (e.g., "BC — Smithers" or "Alberta — Canmore")

Which best describes you? (select all that apply)

Homeowner in or near a wildfire-interface area Renter in or near a wildfire-interface area Contractor or tradesperson Architect, engineer, or building designer Building official or inspector Fire service (structural or wildland) Insurance professional Local or regional government (elected or staff) Researcher or academic Other

Has your home or community been directly affected by wildfire?

Yes — I lost my home to wildfire Yes — my home was damaged Yes — I was evacuated but my home survived Yes — wildfire threatened my area but did not reach my home No, but I am concerned about wildfire risk No

Your Home & Wildfire Readiness

Have you taken any steps to harden your home against wildfire?

Yes — significant work (cladding, windows, roof, etc.) Yes — some basic measures (vent screens, clearing debris, etc.) No, but I want to No — I'm not sure what to do or where to start No — it seems too expensive Not applicable (I don't own a home in a wildfire area)

What is the biggest barrier to hardening your home? Select the single biggest barrier

Cost — I can't afford the upgrades Knowledge — I don't know what to do Finding qualified contractors Finding the right materials No financial incentive (insurance discount, rebate, etc.) Not my decision (renter, strata, etc.) I don't believe my home is at significant risk No barrier — I've already done or am doing the work

Has your home insurance been affected by wildfire risk?

Yes — my policy was cancelled or not renewed Yes — significant premium increase (>25%) Yes — moderate premium increase (10–25%) Yes — higher deductible or reduced coverage No change that I'm aware of I'm not sure

Would you invest in hardening if it resulted in lower insurance premiums?

Definitely — that would be a strong motivator Probably — depending on the discount amount Maybe — I'd need to see the numbers No — I'd harden regardless of insurance I can't get insurance regardless

FireHard System Feedback

How did you hear about FireHard Canada?

Web search Social media News article or media Government or community organization Word of mouth Professional network (engineering, insurance, etc.) Other

What would be most useful to you? (select up to 3)

More detailed cost estimates for hardening measures A list of contractors experienced with wildfire hardening A database of fire-rated products available in Canada An insurance discount program tied to WER levels Government rebates or incentives for hardening Video tutorials showing hardening techniques A community-wide WER assessment program Contractor training and certification Guidance for strata councils and multi-family buildings

Should wildfire hardening be required for new construction in high-risk areas?

Yes — for all new construction in wildfire-interface areas Yes — but only in the highest-risk areas No — but there should be strong financial incentives No — it should remain voluntary I'm not sure

Would you support your local government adopting FireHard specifications?

Strongly support Support Neutral Oppose I'd need more information

What approximate value would your home need to gain in wildfire resistance for you to invest $10,000 in hardening? Think about peace of mind, insurance savings, resale value, and avoided loss

It's already worth it — I don't need a financial return The insurance savings alone would justify it It would need to increase my home's resale value I can't afford $10,000 regardless of the return Not applicable

Your Voice

Is there anything else you'd like us to know? Your experience with wildfire, your concerns, suggestions for FireHard, or anything else. Optional.

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Your responses are anonymous unless you provide contact information above. Data is used only to guide FireHard Canada's development and to demonstrate community engagement to institutional partners.