Update as of Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 - West Kelowna Fire Rescue staff are currently assisting with the McDougall Creek wildfire. This will result in longer wait times for FireSmart programming and inquires. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
What's new
- The 2023 FireSmartTM Local Grant Program is now live! Please review all associated information found below.
Reduce your risk from wildfires
Take FireSmart actions today to reduce the risks of future wildfires affecting our community and your home.
Did you know? A well-maintained home, with a fire-resistant roof and a FireSmart immediate and Intermediate zone (zero to 10 metres from the home) is 90 percent more likely to survive a wildfire.
Take part in our FireSmart programs and events, seek recognition through the program, conduct a self-assessment, and start right away on your home or property using the FireSmart Homeowners Manual or Landscaping Guide. See below for programs, events, and resources (including videos).
For more resources and information, take the FireSmart 101 Course or visit FireSmart BC and FireSmart Canada.
2023 Programs
Local Grant Program |
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The City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation, in partnership with the Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) Program, is offering funding to help property owners use FireSmart principles and initiatives to reduce the risk of wildfire damage to their homes and community. This program may be subject to change.
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Neighbourhood Recognition Program |
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Obtain FireSmart recognition status by meeting the following criteria:
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Home Partners Program |
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In 2023, West Kelowna will offer the Home Partners Program to individual homeowners in neighborhoods that have been recognized as "FireSmart" under the Neighborhood Recognition Program.
Through this program, homeowners get a professional home assessment with specific recommendations highlighting their properties' unique risks and ways to mitigate them. If your neighborhood is recognized through the Neighborhood Recognition Program and you are interested, contact firesmart@westkelownacity.ca. Learn more about the program at: firesmartbc.ca/homepartners. |
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Events |
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FireSmart Family Day – May 27, 2023
Thank you to everyone who attended FireSmart Family Day this year. Stay tuned for updates on FireSmart Family Day 2024. |
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Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP)Stay tuned! The City of West Kelowna will update its current Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which was adopted in 2018, into a new Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan. A Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) increases our community’s understanding of its wildfire risks, outlines its mitigation efforts to date, and recommends additional preparation actions and resources that will be required to help prevent future incidents and to respond and recover effectively should any occur. Read the 2018 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Guides and manualsFireSmart BC offers helpful resources to improve your home and your property’s chances of surviving a wildfire. Click here for resources including:
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VideosVisit firesmartbc.ca/videos to learn more about:
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If you have any questions about the programs or events in 2023, please contact firesmart@westkelownacity.ca. |
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