Pritchard FireSmart

05/22/2026

🔥 Most people don’t realize… your landscaping can either HELP protect your home during wildfire season — or make things worse. 👀

The good news? Small changes can make a big difference.

At our Open House, FireSmart will be there with an assortment of FireSmart plants and landscaping ideas designed to help reduce wildfire risk around your home and property 🌿🔥

You’ll be able to:
✅ Learn what types of plants are safer around your home
✅ See examples of FireSmart landscaping
✅ Ask questions and get ideas for your own property
✅ Learn simple ways to create safer outdoor spaces

Because FireSmart isn’t about making your yard boring… it’s about making smart choices that help protect what matters most.

📍 Pritchard Fire Department Open House
🗓 May 23
⏰ 10am – 2pm

👇 Have you started FireSmarting your property yet?

👉 Learn more here: https://firesmartbc.ca/landscaping-professional/

05/13/2026

Did you know???….

They’ve been plotting against you??? 🫣🪴🏡

Learn everything you need to know about how safe your plants really are at Pritchard Fire Open House. May 23 10-2pm

05/09/2026

Bet ya didn’t see that one coming??!!!

Best day ever!!!!
at Monte Creek Fire Department open house

Make sure you come to Pritchard Fire Department May 23rd 10-2pm.

You just never know what’s about to happen🤦‍♀️🦊❤️🫣🥳🪴🚒🔥🦊💧

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05/08/2026

Last Call for Entries! ⏰

There’s still time to enter the 2026 FireSmart BC Spring Classroom Contest, but not for long!

If you’re an educator, here’s your quick reminder on how to enter before the deadline:

1️⃣ Choose a lesson plan online.
2️⃣ Complete the lesson activity with your class.
3️⃣ Snap a photo of the experience.
4️⃣ Submit your entry at the link below.

The contest closes May 15, 2026, and winners will be selected by random draw on May 22. Don’t miss your chance to participate!

Learn more and submit your entry today:

Once a year, the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit brings together wildfire practitioners from all over BC and beyond. The upcoming summit will take place in Victoria on April 8 – 12, 2026.

05/07/2026

Remember….

👉 “This is what happens when things heat up…” 🔥

👉 Think this is good? Wait till you see it in person 👀

Yes… Ember will be there 😎🔥

👉 This is why we stay FireSmart…”
Come and be a part of something incredible

Come see Ember LIVE 🔥

👉 Bring the kids… they’re gonna love this one 😄🚒

Comment below

👉 👇 Should Ember make an appearance at more events? 😏

Pritchard fire department
Open house
10-2pm
Be there …

05/05/2026

🚒 You’ve probably driven by a hundred times…

…but never actually stepped inside 👀.

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We’d love to have you stop by, say hello, and spend a bit of time with us at the fire hall — it’s a great chance to connect with your team and community.

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🚒 Meet your local firefighters
🚒 Check out the trucks and equipment
🚒 Ask the questions you’ve always wondered
🚒 Take part in hands-on stations — try on the gear and see how we put out fires & experience it yourself

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👨‍🚒 For the kids… remember???
We’re running a Junior Fire Chief for a Day. Come armed with crayons!!!

👉 Yes… it’s all about sirens, trucks, a lot of water and a pretty great experience

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🌭 BBQ + Free Food. Yup….
Let’s be honest… it’s all about the free food 😄

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📍 Pritchard Fire Department
🗓 May 23
⏰ 10–2

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👇 Have you ever been inside your local fire hall? Comment below and let us know. We’ll send a link for a free FireSmart home assessment

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👉 IMPORTANT ~ Follow our page for updates leading up to the event 🔥

Oh…. And Ember will be there…. Live…Does anyone actually know who Ember is?
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05/04/2026

🚒 IF YOUR KIDS LOVE FIRE TRUCKS… YOU NEED TO SEE THIS

👀 This might be your kid’s dream day…

🔥 Join us at our upcoming Fire Department Open Houses in Pritchard, May 23 10-2pm Monte Creek May 9, 10-2pm

Bring the kids, meet your local firefighters, and check out the trucks 🚒oohhhh lots of trucks, and really cool stuff to do

PLUS… we’ve got TWO contests your kids can enter 👇

🎨 Ages 1–12
Colouring Contest
👉 Print, colour, submit
👉 Easy + fun (and yes… prizes 👀)

🚒🔥 Ages 8–13
Junior Fire Chief for a Day

👉 Do a simple FireSmart project
👉 Snap a few pics
👉 Submit

🏆 WIN = a day with the Fire Department + ride in a fire truck

📅 Deadlines:
Pritchard: June 13
Monte Creek: May 30

❤️ REAL TALK
They think it’s just fun…
You know they’re learning how to help protect your home 🔥

👉 Save this so you don’t forget
👉 Bring the kids to the Open House — they’ll love it 😄

👀 Follow our page for local events, updates, and simple FireSmart tips to protect your home 🔥

COMMENT AND SHARE well send you a link for a free home assesment!

04/29/2026

📖 It’s not just another book…

It’s a guide to helping protect your home, property, and loved ones during wildfire season.

Small changes can make a big difference👇

🌿 Clear leaves and debris from gutters
🪵 Move flammable materials away from your home
🔥 Choose FireSmart landscaping and fire-resistant plants

Want to learn more and get personalized tips?

🚒 Join us at the Pritchard FireSmart Open House
📍 Pritchard Fire Hall
📅 May 23
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

Benefits of attending:

✔ Learn simple ways to reduce wildfire risk around your home
✔ Discover FireSmart landscaping and plant choices
✔ Ask questions and get advice from local experts
✔ Connect with your community and help make Pritchard safer

🌭 FREE BBQ & refreshments!
(Because let’s be honest… everyone loves free food 😉)

Wildfire preparedness starts at home.

👉 Learn more at FireSmartBC.ca/prepare

04/19/2026

Calling all teachers and educators!!!!!

Deadline is May 15!

Take advantage of something incredibly important for our kids to learn.

Also make sure you save and share this post.
Follow us to learn so much more that’s happening in our community this spring. ESPECIALLY our open house on May 23rd at the Pritchard Fire Hall
Keep a watch for all opportunities that we are up to 🌸🌲🪴

04/17/2026

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12/15/2025

🔥 If you’re stacking wood logs for the season, remember to keep them at least 10 metres away from your home or structures.

Storing firewood too close creates an easy fuel source for falling embers.