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FireSmart Day open houses coming to West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, Lake Country

Both events take place on Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Have fun, meet West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Fire Rescue staff and firefighters and learn the best ways to be FireSmart all at one free, family event, Family FireSmart Day on Saturday, May 24. (City of West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ photo)

To get prepared for wildfire season and learn about fire safety at FireSmart open houses being held in West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ and Lake Country.

Residents are invited to attend either family-friendly event to become aware of FireSmart programs and meet local firefighters. 

In West Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, 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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡, 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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ and District of Lake Country websites.



Jordy Cunningham

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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