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B.C. Wildfire Service crews clear trees and bush, keeping with FireSmart practices. File photo. Photo: Mike Youds

Families are being invited to FireSmart this weekend with West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Fire Rescue.

Along side the city and Westbank First Nation, Fire Station 31 in West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ will be putting on educational shows for the whole family that are free and fun and will everyone get FireSmart.

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For kids, a fire helmet and a passport challenging them to take part in all the FireSmart activities like learning how to escape a fire and visiting with Sparky the Fire Dog.

For adults, information booths to help with home FireSmart preparations, and what West Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Fire Rescue is doing to protect the community.

For both kids and adults, hot-dogs and refreshments.

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FireSmart Family Day runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4.

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