Region welcomes new FireSmart Coordinator
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The communities of Whitecourt, Woodlands County, and Swan Hills successfully secured funding from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) for a Regional FireSmart Coordinator.
The Regional FireSmart Coordinator will focus on engaging with communities across Woodlands County, including the Hamlets of Blue Ridge, Anselmo, Goose Lake, and Fort Assiniboine, as well as the Towns of Whitecourt and Swan Hills. The Coordinator will work to build local awareness, promote FireSmart practices, and enhance wildfire resilience.
“This role plays a crucial leadership role in reducing wildfire risk, fostering interagency cooperation, and advancing the long-term sustainability of wildfire preparedness efforts in the region,” noted Lee Hardman, Whitecourt Director of Community Safety.
The position will be based in Whitecourt, and work with representatives from all partnering municipalities. For those interested in applying, the position will be posted on www.whitecourt.ca in the coming weeks.