FireSmart

• FireSmart initiative at Vernon strata complex the city’s largest undertaken at one time

  The strata is working with the city and fire department to reduce fuel risks after two hedge fires earlier this year, one large one that came perilously close to homes.

  Canada

  Nov 1
  
• From traditional knowledge to FireSmart, Okanagan leaders focus on wildfire risks

  First Nation leaders, fire chiefs and politicians in the Okanagan say good planning can help prevent disasters like last year's McDougall Creek wildfire.

  Canada

  Aug 19
  
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• West Kelowna hosts annual Firesmart Family Day

  West Kelowna firefighters invited the public to Firehall 31 Saturday to mark FireSmart Day. Their goal: To share information on how to protect homes during wildfire season.

  Canada

  May 26
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• ‘A wake-up’: Whistler, B.C., known for its snow, to start wildfire drills

  First responders will be running an emergency evacuation drill on April 18, part of the resort community's recently developed wildfire defence plan.

  Environment

  Apr 4
• Requests open for free, firesmart chipping program in Kelowna

  Aimed at reducing wildfire risks, the program allows homeowners to eliminate flammable, organic yard debris from their property.

  Canada

  Apr 4
• Alberta Wildfire warns of extreme danger come spring 2024

  Several wildfires still burning from 2023 are smouldering in peat moss, sometimes deep underground, and the snow overtop is insulating instead of extinguishing it.

  Fire

  Feb 7
• 8.7-hectare fuel reduction project begins at Kalamoir Regional Park

  The park will remain open during this time, but visitors are asked to avoid marked areas, and follow signage and directions from working crews.

  Environment

  Jan 22
• Central Okanagan neighbourhood named Canada’s latest FireSmart community

  The FireSmart neighbourhood recognition program is a Canada-wide initiative that acknowledges communities that have taken proactive measures to minimize the risks of a wildfire.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
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• Bear sighting derails plans to firesmart Central Okanagan park

  The project, in its second year, is about clearing up potential fire fuels from Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Regional Park in Kelowna.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2023
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• ‘It’s all about educating the youth’: FireSmart BC releases new education program

  "It's all about educating the youth, change really comes from the youth and so empowering them to make those changes."

  Fire

  Sep 28, 2023