Wildfire Mitigation & FireSmart — Northern Rockies Fire Rescue completed in‑house Wildfire Mitigation Specialist training and now has an in‑house trainer as well as software capability; 35 property assessments are done with 31 identified as critical (hospital, high school, RCMP, fire hall to name a few with Rec Centre still outstanding for assessment), provincial certification remains pending for most sites while four are certified, common risks found include unprotected vents and combustible vegetation up against building; a $75,000 grant was secured to assist seniors and mobility‑impaired residents with mitigation work, with plans to vet contractors and create an interest list; Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) update — Regional Council reported useful ministerial and opposition contacts, soft commitments on infrastructure (including CT scanner discussions) with anticipated senior staff changes, recommending continued follow‑up; Recruitment, Retention, Education & Training Incentive (RRETI) — recruitment/retention work made 32 contacts with strong engagement, funding is largely committed for 2026 and staff suggested policy updates to better meet applicants’ needs and further the goals of the program in future.
October 26 COTW Agenda | Video Recording
.jpg)
