Kelowna gets grant to push sprinklers

The Kelowna fire department has received a grant to promote the use of home fire sprinklers.

The Co-operators insurance company, Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association and non-profit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition awarded $500 and $1,000 grants to 15 Canadian fire departments.

Fire Departments may use the stipends to build or refurbish sprinkler demonstrations or displays, or create an educational banner.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, stipend rules were modified to allow fire departments to host virtual events or boost social media messages.

Only fire departments that participate in HFSC’s free Built for Life Fire Department program were allowed to apply for the stipends.

The program provides free resources and materials. Fire departments commit to including home fire sprinkler information in their public education and outreach programs.