FireSmart Community Clean Up

Residents of the Village of Spring Lake recently took part in a community clean up event as they work toward becoming a FireSmart recognized neighbourhood.

The event kicked off with an info session on the FireSmart program – its principles, why they are important, and how they can be applied. After a BBQ lunch, the residents and a crew from Parkland County Fire Services got to work by clearing out a local wooded trail of debris and vegetation while trimming trees. The result is a beautiful natural area, that is more resilient to wildland fire, and can be enjoyed by all.

“It was a great to see neighbours building connections and working together to increase their community’s resilience to wildland fires,” said FireSmart Coordinator, Kyle Sherman. “It helps our crews concentrate efforts if we ever have to come into a community that’s affected by wildfire so we can be more effective.”

Next steps for Spring Lake team is to form a committee and create a mitigation plan alongside their current hazard map of the area, which they can submit with an application to be a FireSmart Recognized Neighbourhood. This designation focuses on bringing neighbours together to address threats on their own properties as well as common areas in the community. 

Visit our FireSmart Neighbourhood Clean Up page to learn about how to get started in your area today!