FireSmart™ Alberta Community Survey FireSmart, Intelli-feu and other associated Marks are trademarks of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. Question Title * 1. Please enter the community/district/region in which you live Question Title * 2. Your principal relationship with FireSmart™ is... Homeowner/renter Fire Prevention officials Fire chief/firefighter Indigenous official Municipal official Provincial official Community association Home builder Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Please enter your age > 18 18-24 25-44 45-59 60-79 80+ Question Title * 4. Please enter your identified gender Male Female Other Would rather not say Question Title * 5. When I access websites, I primarily use... Desktop Mobile Tablet Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Where you primarily access the internet, how fast is your experience? Good (average 1-3 seconds to load Facebook or Google) Okay (average 3-5 seconds) Slow (average 5-8 seconds) Very slow (average 8+ seconds) Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Do you feel there is sufficient support and/or awareness of FireSmart in your community or region? Yes (there is regular communications and support from local authorities) Partial (there is communication, but we’re lacking support) Partial (we’re lacking communication, but we have support form authorities) Little (communication and support are both lacking) None Question Title * 8. Has a significant wildfire occurred in your community or area of Alberta in the last 10 years? Yes No I’m not sure Question Title * 9. Has your home or property ever been threatened by wildfire? Yes No I’m not sure Question Title * 10. Have you ever undertaken wildfire risk reduction activities within your property or community? Yes No I’m not sure Question Title * 11. If you answered No to the above question, why not? Costly to access materials Time-consuming Physically strenuous Not a priority Difficult to rally partners Don’t think it will make much difference I wasn’t aware that I should Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. If you answered Yes to the above question, please elaborate by outlining the activities you have undertaken. Question Title * 13. Where do you get information about undertaking FireSmart™ activities? From FireSmart Canada My local government/fire department The provincial government My community association Through friends and neighbors Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. What are your biggest challenges with community wildfire protection? (Circle all that apply) Costly to access materials Time-consuming Physically strenuous Not a priority Difficult to rally partners Don’t think it will make much difference I don’t know what to do Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. How did you come to know about FireSmart? (Choose one option) Advertising Social Media Through government relationships From a neighbor/community association Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. Why did you begin applying FireSmart best practices at a community scale? (Please explain) Question Title * 17. What kind of work have you done with FireSmart in the past? (Choose all options that apply) Implemented a fire prevention/safety program in my community Engaged in FireSmart activities on my property Taken part in or attended forums or presentations Educated others about the benefits of FireSmart activities None Question Title * 18. What kinds of FireSmart-provided materials did you use to engage in those activities? Advertising materials Instructional and educational materials Policy/strategic planning documents Physical materials (gloves, shovels, etc.) None Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. Was the activity ultimately beneficial for your home/community/government? Yes No Question Title * 20. Did you undertake any follow up activities after your engagement with FireSmart Alberta? Yes No Question Title * 21. What is the most useful feature of FireSmart? (Please explain) Question Title * 22. What features are most important to you when considering a website designed to help individuals and communities prevent wildfire damage? Access to tips, checklists, educational materials and other guidance Explanation of FireSmart and wildfire mitigation best practices Explanation about what FireSmart is, and why it is important Testimonials from people just like me Access to physical materials (shovels, gloves, etc.) Simple How-To guidelines Request for information, features, etc. (aka feedback on experiences) Other (please specify) Question Title * 23. Is there anything specific not noted above that should be on the FireSmart Alberta website that would be valuable to you? (Please explain.) Question Title * 24. Are there any other resources you use to protect your home and property from wildfire damage? Question Title * 25. How can FireSmart Alberta best support you to live resiliently with wildfire or rally the community to engage in wildfire mitigation activities? Done