Wildfire suppression in Kootenays helped by proactive water mapping - BC News

Wildfire suppression in Kootenays helped by proactive water mapping - BC News: New online mapping tool provides easy access to local knowledge of water sources is a critical asset for firefighting crews, especially those arriving from outside the region or country.

The city of Penticton prepared a map of resources that was very valuable for out of town firefighters.

I would like to do a map ahead of next fire season. Hydrant locations, properties with water taps on in summer, location of propane tanks etc. I hope you will help me when the time comes - a quick e-mail with your property info would save me a lot of leg work. A comprehensive map could save time for structure protection crews.