Quest for fire protection for rural Okanagan neighbourhood continues
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A North Okanagan politician is hoping Lake Country, B.C. will agree to provide fire service to dozens of his constituents whose neighbourhood currently has no fire protection.
A North Okanagan politician is hoping Lake Country, B.C., will agree to provide fire service to dozens of his constituents whose neighbourhood currently has no fire protection.
After getting a no from the City of Vernon, Regional District of North Okanagan area director Bob Fleming has approached Lake Country about providing fire service to the unprotected area, which sits between Vernon and Lake Country.
“Knowing somebody will come is a big deal,” said Fleming. “Even if there is no event, having that assurance is important.”
The area experienced a house fire last month that left three adults dead. That’s making the push for fire protection more important.
“This initiative started before that happened but it certainly puts it into focus.”
Last week, the City of Vernon’s council voted against providing fire service because the city doesn’t have the staffing in place.
Fleming is now hoping Lake Country will be open to a fire contract for at least part of the unprotected area as the neighbourhood has no other options.
If Lake Country is willing to offer fire protection to the area, residents will then get a chance to vote on whether they are willing to pay the fee for the service
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