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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