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New Brunswick experienced a dramatic rise in wildfire activity in 2025. Fueled by extended dry conditions and available fuels, the province recorded over 430 wildfires continuing into October, with more than 3,500 hectares burned, well above the 10-year average. In response, funding was obtained from the provincial governments to develop a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP).
A Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) is a locally developed strategy that identifies wildfire risks and outlines actions to reduce those risks while improving preparedness, response, and recovery.
Its purpose is to protect people, homes, infrastructure, and natural values by coordinating efforts across local governments, fire services, Indigenous Nations, and community members.
From a CWRP, you can expect a clear wildfire risk profile, priority mitigation projects (like fuel management and FireSmart actions), and defined roles for partners and the community.
It also serves as a roadmap to support funding applications and guide long‑term wildfire resilience decisions.
A Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) is proactive rather than reactive, focusing on reducing wildfire risk before a fire occurs instead of responding only after an emergency. It emphasizes prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and long‑term resilience to lessen impacts and improve outcomes when a wildfire does happen.
The Plan encompasses the municipal boundaries of Fredericton.
Plan development involves:
Risk Assessment: Assess wildfire hazards, exposure, and vulnerabilities affecting communities, infrastructure, ecosystems, and critical values. This includes both desktop analysis and field surveys.
Document Review: Review of all relevant City documents that may influence the CWRP to understand the wildfire prevention initiatives already in place and identify gaps for which additional initiatives may be recommended.
Wildfire Threat Assessments: Field staff evaluate the forest fuels to verify fuel types, fuel loading, and associated wildfire risk
Community Engagement and Stakeholder Consultation: Identify partners, engage Indigenous Nations and stakeholders, gather local knowledge, and define community values and objectives.
Action Planning: Establish priority mitigation recommended action items following the 7 FireSmart Disciplines, roles, timelines, and resources to reduce risk and strengthen preparedness.
New Brunswick experienced a dramatic rise in wildfire activity in 2025. Fueled by extended dry conditions and available fuels, the province recorded over 430 wildfires continuing into October, with more than 3,500 hectares burned, well above the 10-year average. In response, funding was obtained from the provincial governments to develop a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP).
A Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) is a locally developed strategy that identifies wildfire risks and outlines actions to reduce those risks while improving preparedness, response, and recovery.
Its purpose is to protect people, homes, infrastructure, and natural values by coordinating efforts across local governments, fire services, Indigenous Nations, and community members.
From a CWRP, you can expect a clear wildfire risk profile, priority mitigation projects (like fuel management and FireSmart actions), and defined roles for partners and the community.
It also serves as a roadmap to support funding applications and guide long‑term wildfire resilience decisions.
A Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) is proactive rather than reactive, focusing on reducing wildfire risk before a fire occurs instead of responding only after an emergency. It emphasizes prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and long‑term resilience to lessen impacts and improve outcomes when a wildfire does happen.
The Plan encompasses the municipal boundaries of Fredericton.
Plan development involves:
Risk Assessment: Assess wildfire hazards, exposure, and vulnerabilities affecting communities, infrastructure, ecosystems, and critical values. This includes both desktop analysis and field surveys.
Document Review: Review of all relevant City documents that may influence the CWRP to understand the wildfire prevention initiatives already in place and identify gaps for which additional initiatives may be recommended.
Wildfire Threat Assessments: Field staff evaluate the forest fuels to verify fuel types, fuel loading, and associated wildfire risk
Community Engagement and Stakeholder Consultation: Identify partners, engage Indigenous Nations and stakeholders, gather local knowledge, and define community values and objectives.
Action Planning: Establish priority mitigation recommended action items following the 7 FireSmart Disciplines, roles, timelines, and resources to reduce risk and strengthen preparedness.
