So maybe BC Wildfire crews don’t want a homemade brownie after all.
Steve Kada, fire information officer for BC Wildfire, said the camp in Keremeos was no longer accepting donations of homemade treats and fruit.
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“It’s a tough situation. They like them, but we have to ensure we are keeping our crews healthy and this day and age we just can’t accept homemade treats and fruits for their safety,” he said. “They have a hard job to do and we want them performing at their best.”
The Review was told a few weeks ago that the camp in Keremeos would receive donations at the security station.
Kada couldn’t comment on that, but said it is policy not to accept donations for health reasons.
Kada suggested donating to Red Cross in the BC Wildfire name to help those impacted by wildfires.
Previously it was suggested to the Review that buying a coffee for a firefighter was a nice gesture or simply saying thank you went a long way to expressing gratitude.
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At some points during this wildfire season more than 100 firefighters, air support and logistics personnel have been camped out in Keremeos.
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