Bragg Creek FireSmart Committee

Role of Committee

• Provide feedback to Rocky View County Fire Services on issues related to wildfire threat and community protection within a 10 km zone surrounding the Bragg Creek area
• Consult with the community on a continuous and ongoing basis to respond to emerging issues and provide information on innovative solutions related to wildfire threats and community protection
• Develop strategic and operational options to reduce wildfire threats for inclusion in municipal development, natural resource, and forest protection plans
• Annually review and maintain the Greater Bragg Creek FireSmart Mitigation Strategy as approved by Council
• Recognize the diverse needs of stakeholders and community members and provide ongoing education regarding the threat of wildfire and actions that can be taken to mitigate the threat
• Research available funding options for community FireSmart activities

Membership / Term

• One (1) Councillor
• A minimum of six (6) Members at Large from the Greater Bragg Creek area for a two (2) year term
• The Committee is supported by the following resources: one (1) staff member from Rocky View County Fire Services and one (1) staff member from Rocky View County Emergency Management Agency
• One (1) representative from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be invited to attend Committee meetings
• Additional community members may be appointed to the Committee in a non-voting capacity

Meetings

• No less than two meetings per year held at the call of the Chair or as determined by the Committee

Current Members