To get prepared for wildfire season and learn about fire safety at FireSmart open houses being held in West Kelowna and Lake Country.
Residents are invited to attend either family-friendly event to become aware of FireSmart programs and meet local firefighters.
In West Kelowna, the 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.
In Lake Country:
- Tour the fire station and check out the fire apparatus;
- Talk to the firefighters about how your household can be better prepared;
- Try out some of the many activities the firefighters have planned for you;
- Enjoy a free hot dog prepared by the Rotary Club of Lake Country.
Both events are happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. In West Kelowna, it is taking place at Fire Hall 31 - 3651 Old Okanagan Highway, while in Lake Country it's at Station 71 at 11063 Okanagan Centre Road East.
More information can be found on both City of West Kelowna and District of Lake Country websites.
