Abstract: Disclosed is a fire protection system for a dwelling or a building. The fire protection system is adapted to protect the dwelling or building from fire, such as a forest fire. The fire protection system comprises a cover member composed of a fire resistant material, a first fastening mechanism and an operating mechanism. The cover member is adapted to assume a folded position and an unfolded position, and is capable of enclosing the dwelling when assuming the unfolded position. The first fastening mechanism is configured on the cover member and is adapted to retain the cover member in the unfolded position thereof. The operating mechanism is configured on a portion of the dwelling or building to enable the cover member to assume the folded position and the unfolded position.