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During the 2021 fire, wildfire personnel constructed a sprinkler line along the edge of the village on the Fuel Mod area. The Anarchist Mountain Fire Department was awarded a grant from Wawanesa, which helped them purchase a kit for quick set up of a long sprinkler line. On their Preparedness Day, they demonstrated a one kilometre set up of the sprinkler system.
The Baldy Mountain Community Association applied for a Wawanesa grant, but were unsuccessful this time around.
We did however get funded Wildfire Training through another route, and a two day course will be taught by Doug MacLeod May 18 & 19. Participating in this free training will provide you with a lot of knowledge about fire, and the safety procedures for those fighting fires. If you take this course, and the three online courses, you could potentially work under the direction of BCWF personnel in lower risk situations like mop up and patrol. There is no obligation to fight fire if you take this course.
If you are interested, sign up ASAP. All strata members and homeowners in Wapiti should have received the training information. If you don't have it, e-mail me unbaldy@gmail.com , and I will send it along.
Also please watch your inbox for info on a community FireSmart Event on the May long weekend. The FireSmart board meets in a couple of days, and details will come out shortly after.
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