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Comox Fire Rescue selling wildfire protection kits

The WASP gutter mounted sprinkler system helps protect homes from hot embers.
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Comox Fire Rescue has a limited number of Wildfire Protection Kits for sale.

During a wildfire, embers can be carried a long distance. Hot embers can easily ignite a dry roof or surrounding area.

The WASP gutter mounted sprinkler system helps protect homes from these hot embers. The wildfire protection kits provide a simple and quick way to get water on your roof and surrounding area.

WASP is a trusted manufacturer of sprinkler equipment sold to fire departments throughout North America. The kits are quick and easy to install and come with everything needed to help protect a standard size home; no ladders or tools are required.

“Our fire department uses these same sprinklers in our structural protection trailer and throughout our province,” said Gord Schreiner, Comox Fire Rescue chief.

“They are designed to be quickly deployed in an area threatened by wildfire. We are pleased to be able to offer these to citizens so they can be better prepared in case of a wildfire in our area.”

The kits sell for $154.99 each and come with two adjustable, agricultural grade sprinkler heads designed to conserve water and work on very low pressure if required, two mounting brackets and two forestry grade flat garden type hoses. Any profits made from this project will be reinvested by the fire department into additional interface fire equipment.

For more information contact Schreiner at firehall@comox.ca.



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Erin Haluschak is a journalist with the Comox Valley Record since 2008. She is also the editor of Trio Magazine...
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