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HLOB Fire hosts presentation on how to protect your property from wildfire
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HLOB Fire hosts presentation on how to protect your property from wildfire

Posted: 2024-03-25 07:27:51 By: thebay

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is hosting a one-hour presentation on wildfire prevention, featuring guest speaker Ken Cox, Fire Advisor for Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

The presentation will introduce FireSmart program tactics and strategies to residents, covering topics such as Response and Operations, Wildland Fire Effects, and ways to improve structures' chances of surviving wildfires.

Steve Markham, Public Education and Fire Prevention Officer for the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department, says "This presentation is essential for preparing our community in Huntsville and Lake of Bays for potentially challenging wildfire seasons ahead. By embracing FireSmart principles and making practical changes around our homes and neighbourhoods, we can really make a difference in reducing the risk that wildfires pose to our community."

All residents are welcome to attend the presentation which takes place at the Active Living Centre on April 3rd at 10.30am