The Emergency Program has recently added the FireSmart BC program to the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program suite of courses.
As we all share the responsibility for reducing the potential impacts of wildfire, we encourage our residents and property owners to join us in this important effort.
There are seven basic FireSmart principles, each of which play a role in a community’s wildfire resiliency:
- Education
- Vegetation Management
- Emergency Planning
- Cross-training
- Interagency Cooperation
- Legislation and Planning
- Development considerations
If you have questions about how you can become a FireSmart Neighbourhood Champion, or how you can learn more about FireSmart in Pitt Meadows, contact the Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention at twarren@pittmeadows.ca