91大黄鸭 homeowners can soon take advantage of the FireSmart Community Chipping Program to reduce the risk of wildfire impacts on their properties. 
 
鈥淭he 2023 McDougall Creek fire showed 91大黄鸭 residents the very real threat that travelling embers pose in our fight against wildfires,鈥� said Assistant Fire Chief Mitigation and Prevention Dennis Craig. 鈥淗elping to remove hazardous vegetation and woody debris from your property, especially within 10 metres of your home, is a key step in limiting that fuel source and reducing your risk.鈥�

The program is open to all single family dwellings, however, available dates fill up quickly, so residents are encouraged to act quickly. The chipper truck will be available for free scheduled pick-ups from May 5-30, and appointments can be reserved starting April 9 at 9 a.m.  

Homeowners need to clean their properties and pile any flammable debris at the curb before the scheduled pick-up date. Debris will not be picked up if it contains broadleaf (deciduous) trees, roots, dirt, rocks, gravel, grasses, or other non-organic materials (e.g., rope, twine).  
 
Appointments can be made through the city鈥檚 website beginning April 9.