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Protecting Aberdeen Plateau Watersheds with Mobile Water Towers and Fire Engine Relay Systems

Wildfire protection on the Aberdeen Plateau and the Agricultural areas of our region needs to be more than crews waiting at the fire edge. The reservoirs, creeks, wetlands, forests, and agricultural lands in and around the plateau all depend on one thing during a dry fire season: water placed early, in volume, and where it can change fire behaviour. A mobile water tower strategy gives emergency planners a way to do that. Instead of relying only on fixed hydrants, tanker shutt

Modernization of Wildfire Defence: Integrated Structural Sprinklers and FireSmart Principles

Issue: Escalating structure losses from severe wildfire seasons require a shift in defensive strategy. Background: Structural sprinklers have been used successfully by the BC Wildfire Service for years, as well as in communities across Canada and globally where wildfire risk is prevalent. This initiative revolutionizes structural protection by utilizing permanently mounted roof sprinklers that emulate natural rainfall, significantly increasing localized humidity and preventin

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Wayne Carson Vernon Council Bio Fire Service Leadership and Three Terms as Area Director

Wayne Carson is putting his name forward for a seat on Vernon City Council with a practical record of public service, emergency response experience, and local government leadership. His approach is grounded in listening, showing up, and making decisions that reflect the day-to-day realities of the people who live, work, raise families, and retire in the North Okanagan. Wayne brings a steady, community-first style to public life. He understands that municipal decisions are not

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Last Voting Opportunity for Vernon Council

Vernon Mayoral Forum Oct, 08

10-08 Vernon Mayoral Candidates General Topics - Infrastructure, Downtown Safety, Housing, and Water Capacity Date Time: 2026-10-08 18:00:00 Location: Vernon District Performing Arts Centre Candidates: Mr. Cumming, Ms. Garis, Mr. Lippert Real good turnout for the Debate The three mayoral candidates—Mr. Cumming, Ms. Garis, and Mr. Lippert —debated their distinct visions for Vernon, focusing on infrastructure, downtown safety, housing, and water capacity. Mr. Cumming emphasized

Vernon Candidates Clash Over Water Fire Protection and Growth Plans ; Predator Ridge Forum

Vernon’s election conversation is no longer centred on whether the city is growing. It is centred on whether the city’s roads, water systems, fire services, housing supply, and budget decisions are keeping up. At a candidate panel at Predator Ridge, Vernon City Council and mayoral hopefuls put those pressures in plain view. Water security, wildfire protection, housing affordability, economic growth, and responsible fiscal management drove much of the discussion. While the can