FireSmart presentation provides tips on reducing wildfire hazards near homes

Important information about how to reduce the threat of wildfires in your neighborhood will be the focus of an information meeting in Vernon next week.

Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) will host a one hour presentation called ‘FireSmart: Breaking the Wildfire Disaster Cycle’, and outline how neighbours can work together to become a FireSmart Community and reduce fire hazards.

“In 2016, Predator Ridge earned its first FireSmart Community designation,” said Deputy Fire Chief Scott Hemstad. “Residents organized fuel and vegetation clean-up days, education events and public outreach opportunities. Not only did participants increase safety in their neighbourhood, but they were also empowered with new knowledge about wildfire and how it behaves.”

VFRS is now hoping residents in the Eastside Road area also get on board with the program.