For Immediate Release
Learn how to make your homes, farms, and acreages better prepared for wildfire season through our FireSmart™ Community Series.

Yellowhead County, AB (February 4, 2026) – The Yellowhead County Fire Department is holding a series of Wildfire Preparedness Community Open Houses this February and March. The initiative, in partnership with Alberta Forestry & Parks and FireSmart Alberta, offers the opportunity to talk to FireSmarting experts and get resources for increasing your property and community’s resiliency to wildfire.

The events are drop-in style from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the following dates and locations:
Evansburg Fire Station – February 17
Fulham Hall – February 19
Robb Hall – March 3
Overlander Lodge – March 5

“These Open Houses are a great way for people to get out and speak directly with experts in wildfire preparedness,” said YCFD Fire Chief Albert Bahri. “Everyone can contribute to building a prepared and resilient community and we’d be happy to show you how.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to enter giveaways to win a home sprinkler kit or a portable fire pit. Information on purchasing home sprinkler kits and booking a FireSmart assessment for your home will also be available.

Everyone is welcome to attend, so come out and learn, ask questions, and get FireSmart!

For more information on wildfire preparedness for your properties, visit www.firesmartalberta.ca