Working together to become a more fire-smart community is the focus of a major event in West Kelowna.
FireSmart Family Day is May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall #31 at 3651 Old Okanagan Highway.
Residents are invited to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue firefighters, staff, and special guests.
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
Participants are encouraged to support the food bank by bringing a non-perishable food donation in the on-site bin.
To accommodate the event Old Okanagan Highway, between Drought and Apollo Roads, and Apollo Road at Old Okanagan Highway, will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
Find out more about how to protect your home from wildfire by visiting the City of West Kelowna website, FireSmart BC and FireSmart Canada.
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