Paul Cada, the wildfire program administrator for Vail Fire and Emergency Services, has been selected as one of six individuals and organizations across the country to receive a Wildfire Mitigation Award in recognition of his…
At approximately 5:55 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, crews were dispatched to a report of a wildfire on the hill behind the construction site at the Vail Public Works Shop complex at 1289 Elkhorn Drive.…
Area residents and property owners can take five steps now to be better prepared for a sudden wildfire.
To encourage these home preparedness actions, Vail Fire and Emergency Services is introducing the “Wildfire Ready Vail” initiative over the course of the next five weeks in recognition of Wildfire Preparedness Month in May.
Paul Cada, the department’s wildland program manager, said the Wildfire Ready Vail campaign offers a series of free and low-cost activities that are quick and easy to implement.
“We often hear from residents that they don’t know where to start or think a preparedness plan is a daunting process,” Cada said. “This campaign is designed to show how easy it can be to take an action each week along with your friends and neighbors.”