Council of the Township of Spallumcheen recognize the importance of being prepared for emergencies. With the recent rise in large scale wildfires, the Township has been working over the past 3 years to ensure FireSmarting is not only something we do but something we are committed to.
As part of demonstrating the Township’s commitment to FireSmarting; Marc and Alexis Szarek have been selected as FireSmart Coordinators to lead wildfire preparedness efforts for the Township.
Mayor Christine Fraser notes, “Alexis and Marc provide such value to the program as they are a part of our agricultural community with strong ties in the community. As a team they bring knowledge and first hand experience in both large scale event management and first hand firefighting. We are excited to have them help us ensure our community is prepared in the event of wildfire.”
The FireSmart coordinator position is funded through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Initiative (CRI) program, which aims to enhance community resilience by implementing FireSmart principles. Alexis and Marc will focus on strengthening wildfire resilience across the community.
Full press release available here.
Alexis and Marc Szarek - Spallumcheen FireSmart Coordinators