Bear Mountain FireSmart Community Preparedness Evening

Written By Manuela Marinello

Hosted by the Bear Mountain Community Association (BMCA)

Tuesday, July 14th from 7 pm to 9 pm

Westin Bear Mountain – Highland Room (L1)

Join us for an informative community evening focused on wildfire preparedness, FireSmart practices, and emergency readiness for families living in Bear Mountain and surrounding areas.

Residents will learn practical steps to help reduce wildfire risk around their homes and properties, understand emergency preparedness strategies, and gain valuable information about local risks and response planning.

As highlighted in Langford’s Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan, the Bear Mountain interface area is considered one of the city’s higher-risk neighbourhoods for potential wildfire events. This session is designed to help residents feel more informed, prepared, and confident in the event of an emergency.

Topics will include:

  • Wildfire activity on Vancouver Island in recent years

  • Understanding wildfire risk in the Bear Mountain interface area

  • Identifying common risks around homes and properties

  • Practical FireSmart mitigation strategies

  • Emergency preparedness for families and pets

  • Understanding alerts, notifications, and evacuation readiness

  • Building a “grab-and-go” emergency kit

Guest Speakers:

Courtney Tremblay

FireSmart Coordinator & Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
Langford Fire Rescue

  • Wildfires on Vancouver Island in recent years

  • Bear Mountain Interface is one of Langford’s high-risk neighbourhoods as outlined in its Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan

  • What are your home and property’s greatest risks during a potential wildfire event

  • How to complete wildfire mitigation work to your home and property to reduce potential structure loss.

Lee Archibald

Emergency Program Manager
Langford Fire Rescue

  • Potential emergencies or threats that the City of Langford faces

  • How to prepare your family, including pets, for potential emergencies: family planning, preparing a grab and go bag that will support your family for at least two weeks.

This community event is made possible through support from Intact Insurance as part of climate resiliency mitigation and public education initiatives.

This is a free, community event and everyone is welcome.

While registration is not required, and you can just drop by, we kindly ask that you let us know if you plan to attend. This helps us better prepare the space and ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.

👉 To RSVP:

  • Email: bmcommunityassociation@gmail.com

  • Send a direct message on Facebook

  • Or use the registration form below

Manuela Marinello
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