West Kelowna Fire Rescue is calling on City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation property owners to take FireSmart actions today to better protect your families and your homes in the event of a wildfire.
FireSmart homes and neighbourhoods allow firefighters to concentrate their efforts on fighting wildfires, which ultimately saves more homes and lives. Westside residents can apply for grants of up to $500 per property (on a first-come, first-serve basis) for eligible FireSmart work that they do.
Follow these steps to create a FireSmart home:
FireSmart actions include:
The FireSmart campaign is one of several initiatives that will help achieve West Kelowna Council’s 2022-2026 Strategic Priorities objectives under the Foster Safety and Well-Being pillar, which includes ongoing wildfire prevention, mitigation and adaptation measures.