Grants of up to $500 are available, on a first-come, first-serve basis, to City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation property owners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire using FireSmart principles. Residents can apply online now for grants to help recover the costs of taking FireSmart actions by following these simple steps:
- Download, print and complete a free, self-directed assessment at westkelownacity.ca/firesmart
- Take photos before, conduct the eligible FireSmart work and take photos after
- Complete your grant application, including photos and receipts, and submit to West Kelowna Fire Rescue at wkfr.prevention@westkelownacity.ca or call 778-797-3200 for assistance
FireSmart actions include:
- Installing non-combustible roofing and siding
- Cleaning eaves and installing gutter guards
- Keeping needles raked, moving bark mulch from around the house, keeping grass cut to less than 10 centimetres and properly pruning or removing hedges, shrubs and trees away from your house
- Moving firewood, fuel and propane tanks and other combustible materials 10 to 30 metres from your home
Be sure to also bring the whole family down to Fire Hall #31 on May 28, 2022 for FireSmart Family Day. The firehall will have activities for all ages including;
- Tips to prepare your home for fire season.
- Information on the FireSmart Program, Emergency Preparedness and grant funding available to you.
- A chance to spray a fire house and meet Sparky the Fire Dog.
- Free refreshments and activities.
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