Nelson Fire & Rescue Services is hosting a Rail Trail Volunteer FireSmart Day on Saturday, April 30th, 2022. Nelson Fire & Rescue Services is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help “FireSmart” a portion of our Rail Trail above Nelson that will increase the Trail’s wildfire resiliency by reducing the amount of combustible fuel that is on the ground along the Trail.
The City of Nelson and Nelson Fire & Rescue Services are on the hunt for a new Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management after current Chief Len MacCharles said he's retiring at the end of May. The decision by MacCharles concludes a remarkable 41-year career in Emergency Services. “It has been an honour to be the Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management for the
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Grants coming to communities in the West Kootenay to support wildfire risk
SHARE ON: An initial attack crew with the BC Wildfire Service. (Supplied by BC Wildfire Service)
Five communities in the West Kootenay and the Regional District of Central Kootenay will be splitting $1,458,098 in funding from the B.C. government to put towards wildfire risk reduction.
“As the fire season heats up, B.C. residents are reminded of the hazards posed by wildfire,” said Brian Frenkel, President of the Union of B.C. Municipalities. “The funding provided through this program will increase FireSmart activity around the province and will reduce the risk of wildfire to the health and safety of our communities.”
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