The Sand Creek Lions Club in Jaffray is being recognized for its volunteer efforts to support FireSmart activities in the community.
The FireSmart program aims to help residents reduce wildfire risk around homes, neighbourhoods, and community facilities.
Last Sunday (June 14), the Lions Club held their year-end BBQ at the Jaffray Community Hall.
The East Kootenay FireSmart Program thanked the Sand Creek Lions Club for stepping up to assist with mitigation work in areas they identified as needing attention.
They worked alongside the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) local FireSmart representative Jessica Chalmers to clean up around the seniors’ residence complex in Jaffray.
They enhanced the safety of the Jaffray seniors’ residence by clearing away hazardous vegetation and debris, effectively reducing combustible materials and reducing wildfire risks.
The group also provided vital cleanup assistance at a senior’s home, clearing away hazardous blowdown and debris the resident was unable to tackle independently.
“These kinds of community-led efforts are what make FireSmart successful,” says Sloane More, Coordinator, FireSmart.
“The Sand Creek Lions Club saw where help was needed and took action. Their work not only supported wildfire risk reduction but also helped connect people in the community through practical, meaningful service.”
The East Kootenay FireSmart Program donated a pole saw to the Sand Creek Lions Club in recognition of the group’s efforts and to support future mitigation projects.
Volunteers in action. (Image Credit: RDEK)
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