With leaves and debris falling around our homes, take time now to clean up your property and decrease your risk of wildfire before spring returns. - Rake up leaves - Remove yard debris - Clear your gutters For more FireSmart tips visit ww.viewroyal.ca/firesmart.

On Sep 13 and 14, the View Royal FireSmart Program hosted a Free Mobile Chipping Event with a record 76 participants and a record 42 cubic yards of debris chipped and removed helping to mitigate the wildfire risk in our community.

Today, we remember the lives lost and the courage of those first responders who risked everything in service of others. Your strength, bravery, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We Remember. 9/11

Back to School with FireSmart View Royal teachers, email us at [email protected] to book your class for a free FireSmart education session this fall. Learn more at: firesmartbc.ca/educationprog….

The fire danger rating in View Royal is EXTREME and there are over 150 active wildfires burning across the province. Take time now to prepare for a wildfire and ensure your home is FireSmart. Request your FREE FireSmart Home Assessment at viewroyal.ca/firesmartassess….

Film Screening: “The Test” Wildfire Documentary Join us for a screening of the film “The Test” on Thursday August 20th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the View Royal Fire Department. Popcorn, snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Join us on Sat, Jul 18 from 11am – 3pm at Chilco Park in View Royal for a free family friendly BBQ event hosted by the View Royal FireSmart Program. There will be information booths , outdoor games, face painting and a visit from our View Royal firefighters in a fire truck.

On Sunday June 28, the View Royal FireSmart Program hosted a Free Mobile Chipping Event with a record 69 registrants participating and 28 cubic yards of debris disposed. Learn more about FireSmart and how you can reduce your home’s risk to wildfire viewroyal.ca/firesmart

The Fire Danger Rating has been moved to Extreme. Reminder that there is no outdoor burning of any kind permitted in View Royal.

Last week, the View Royal FireSmart Program partnered with View Royal Elementary Library to host an Ember Colouring Contest for the students. In total, 137 artistic students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 participated in the colouring contest.