Firefighters warn residents to prepare for fire season

Firefighters warn residents to prepare for fire season

Maintaining a defensible space and planning alternate escape routes are among the tips that firefighters say people should take to get ready for wildfire season. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.

“Be Wildfire Safe & Ready” event brings crucial fire safety lessons to San Mateo residents later this month

San Mateo County to host "Be Wildfire Safe & Ready" event on Saturday, April 26, in the San Mateo County Event Center to promote fire prevention measures

Preparation for Wildfire Season

Preparation for Wildfire Season (RIVERVIEW, NB) – As we head into warmer, drier months, there is an increased risk of wildfires. Wildfire season officially begins April 21, and the Town encourages residents to stay informed on how to reduce wildfire risk. The province of New Brunswick has introduced a new program — FireSmartNB — to educate people about changes they can make to better protect their homes and communities. In addition to exploring …

BC Hydro preparing for wildfire season; wants customers to do the same

B-C Hydro is putting out a list of proactive tips ahead of the upcoming wildfire season, urging customers to be as prepared as possible for an emergency. The utility says it is taking preventive measures to avoid fire damage, such as regular equipment inspections and the application of fire retardant to wooden power poles. Susie Rieder is a BC Hydro Spokesperson. “Meteorologists are predicting warmer than average temperatures in the coming month…

N.B. launches FireSmart program as wildfire season begins - Helicopters Magazine

The New Brunswick government is asking the public and local governments to prepare for wildfire season following the launch of the FireSmart program.