Wildfire Safety Tips
- Creston Community Forest
- Jun 8
- 2 min read
Camping season is now officially underway and we encourage everyone to review our 8 Wildfire Safety Tips below. Keep these tips in mind before you leave home and during fire season!
1. During periods of high fire danger, consider alternatives to campfires, such as a propane camp stove or it may be a great opportunity for some fantastic stargazing.
2. Practice Leave No Trace principles—pack out cigarette butts and burned materials from your camping area.
3. Pack a portable fire extinguisher with you when you travel.
4. Build campfires in designated areas like a fire ring. Make sure it is fully extinguished before leaving the area, it should be cold to the touch. Never leave a burning or smoldering campfire unattended.
5. If you are using a portable stove, make sure the area is clear of grasses and other plants that could easily catch fire. Prevent stoves from tipping and starting a fire.
6. Do not drive your car or ATV and park in tall, dry vegetation, such as grass. The hot underside of the vehicle may start a fire.
7. If you're going on a hike, here are some other safety items to pack before leaving your car: paper maps, compass, flashlight, cell phone and/or emergency locator device, sun protection, water, and food.
8. The Wildfire Danger Rating sign explained.
In the attached FireSmart video explanation, watch to understand the wildfire danger rating sign; what it means, and how it impacts you. Simply click on the link below.
If you see smoke, fire, or suspicious activities, note the location as best you can and report it to authorities *5555 or call 911. Do NOT investigate it, attempt to contact suspicious people or try to put out a fire by yourself.
To report a wildfire call the Southeast Fire Centre with *5555
Save: the *5555 to your mobile phone as "WILDFIRE - Creston Valley"
