Getting Prepared for Wildfire Season

As you will have noticed from the rainfall statistics posted on e-Spokes yesterday, we are already in a drying trend. We have now moved up to MODERATE fire danger. If you have a yard waste permit valid until May 15th, please be aware that there is increased risk from sparks and embers and monitor your burn closely, with tools and water ready to extinguish and a phone available to call 911 if needed. 

Keep your campfires small in the evening and watch the wind. Your campfire is extinguished properly if you would have no worries about setting a baby’s bare bottom on it. 

One of the best preparations for Wildfire Season is to start or continue Fire Smarting your property. We have the Provincial Fire Smart program on Thetis Island and our Fire Smart technician, Stu Downey, is ready to assist you (250-210-2789).

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept