This International Women's Day, meet some of the female leaders making a difference in their communities, conducting the latest research, fighting wildfires, and spreading the message of FireSmart every day.
Below are the video, slides and Q&A document from this February 2024 Power Hour.
Princeton was an early adopter of the FireSmart program. This video showcases the diverse projects and successes experienced there.
Below are the slides and Q&A document from this December 2023 Power Hour.
The following video tells the incredible story of a West Kelowna home that survived the McDougall Creek wildfire. Hear from homeowner Deanna Hamilton, FireSmart Coordinator Bryce Stirling, and Fire Chief Jason Brolund as they discuss the assessment that helped save the home.
This video showcases down the successful implementation of the Home Partners Program in Princeton, BC.
The new FireSmart BC Education Program is an all-in-one teaching resource to introduce students to FireSmart concepts, including how to make homes and communities more resilient to wildfire.
Princeton residents and Local FireSmart Coordinator Dave Stringfellow share their journey and insights on achieving recognition from the FireSmart Canada Neighbourhood Recognition Program.
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day promotes communities around the province joining together with the goal of improving wildfire resiliency in their area. In this video, residents of Sunshine Valley united to reduce wildfire risks in their community despite the wet weather.
This video shows a typical FireSmart Home Assessment and walks through practical advice to make your home and property more resilient to the risk of wildfire.
On May 6th, 2023 the City of Penticton hosted their First Annual Ember Stomp event.
When it comes to reducing wildfire risks to your home, everyday chores like mowing your lawn make everyday heroes.
If you don't know your plants, you could be planting wildfire hazards.
This International Women's Day, meet some of the female leaders making a difference in their communities, conducting the latest research, fighting wildfires, and spreading the message of FireSmart every day.