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Community building with Family FireSmart Day in West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡

Residents are invited to join West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Fire Rescue firefighters, staff, and special guests
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Working together to become a more fire-smart community is the focus of a major event in West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡.

FireSmart Family Day is May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall #31 at 3651 Old Okanagan Highway.

Residents are invited to join West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Fire Rescue firefighters, staff, and special guests.

Activities include:

  • Play in the kids’ activity zone
  • Meet Ember the Fire Fox and Sparky the Fire Dog
  • Enjoy free food and refreshments
  • Watch live FireSmart demos with our firefighters
  • Spray a fire hose
  • Learn how to be FireSmart
  • Prep your home for fire season

Participants are encouraged to support the food bank by bringing a non-perishable food donation in the on-site bin.

To accommodate the event Old Okanagan Highway, between Drought and Apollo Roads, and Apollo Road at Old Okanagan Highway, will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.

Find out more about how to protect your home from wildfire by visiting the City of West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ website, FireSmart BC and FireSmart Canada.

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