Fuel management stock photo courtesy of the B.C. Wildfire Service

By Liam Verster

FireSmart Funding

Financial aid going to support fire risk reduction work in Vernon

Jan 24, 2025 | 1:48 PM

The City of Vernon will be getting using some outside support to protect the community from fires.

The Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) approved a grant request from Vernon for $400,000, with up to $200,000 given annually over a two year period, through the 2024 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports funding stream.

A letter from the UBCM, dated Sept 9, 2024, stated the city would receive an initial payment of $100,000, and the remainder would be issued when the approved project had been completed and a final report and financial summary had been submitted.

The project the work was funding involves fuel management practices on First Nations and publicly owned land within municipal boundaries or regional district parks.

A city staff report stated the initial $100,000 had been received and there was an outstanding $100,000, with an additional $200,000 coming in 2025.

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Council was recommended to accept the letter and funds from the UBCM, and authorize the expenditure of the 2025 funding for the FireSmart work.

The matter will be brought forward for discussion at the regular meeting Monday, Jan. 27.