Emergency Program Department

Emergency Program staff help organize and facilitate emergency preparedness initiatives, help the Nation resolve emergencies quickly, safely and efficiently, and ensure members impacted by disasters are properly supported. 

Our Emergency Program Coordinator is Tawnya Collins. Her contact information is below.

Tawnya Collins

Emergency Program Coordinator

tawnya.collins@lfn.band

PO Box 20

Lytton, BC, V0K 1Z0

T: 250.455.2304 Ext. 1002 

How much can I apply for and how is the amount calculated?

Lytton First Nation and the Village of Lytton residents can apply for a FireSmart rebate for any amount between $500 and $5000. The rebate is a 50% cost share with the resident. This means one must complete $1000 worth of mitigation work to receive $500, $10,000 or more to receive $5,000 and anything in between.

What types of things can I do to qualify for the rebate?

After your FireSmart assessment you will receive a report which details all the recommended FireSmart mitigation actions for your home and property. Only work outlined by your Local FireSmart Representative on this report is eligible for the rebate. Only work completed within 30m of the home is eligible for a rebate.

How do I calculate the value and track mitigation actions taken on my property?

Use the Rebate Application Form to track your own labour time ($32.00/hr), hired contractors, expenses for materials, or a combination of these. On the table found on pages 2 and 3, find the category that best represents where the work was completed. There are three columns, the left column is where you would put any expenditures, the middle column is where you would put how many hours you personally put towards

the project, the right column will calculate the value. Any expenditures in the left column will require an attached receipt. These values are totaled and calculated at the bottom of page 3.

Can I complete the work myself?

Yes, you can work towards any project yourself by tracking the number of hours you put towards it. Each hour is valued at $32.00 per hour.

What is the timeline for application?

Rebate applications are accepted from May 15st through to October 31st 2025. If you don’t get your application in by October 31st you can continue to work on it throughout the winter and spring and apply once the rebate intake begins next time.

What is a rebate follow up and do I need one?

A rebate follow up is a quick visit from a Local FireSmart Representative (LFR) to confirm the mitigation work completed on the application. This is also a chance to discuss next steps and where to prioritize. Any rebate application totaling $1000 or more will require a quick follow up visit from a LFR. Any application under $1000 that does not clearly indicate the work completed through photos will also require a follow up.

I had my assessment completed years ago and now want to apply for a rebate, do I need another assessment?

Yes, any recommended FireSmart mitigation work will need to be included in an updated Home Ignition Zone Assessment.

Is there a limited number of rebates available per year?

Yes, each year we have a limited amount of funding to administer for rebates. Rebates are on a first come first serve basis starting in May. If you submit a rebate application after available funds are gone it is ok, you will be able to resubmit that rebate application the following year and access the rebate then.

Can I get a rebate for my property that does not have a home on it?

No, we require a fully built home on the property to access the rebate. Only homes that qualify for a Home Ignition Zone Assessment will qualify for the rebate.

How do I submit my rebate?

You can submit your rebate via email to firesmart@lfn.band. Emailed applications are preferred. Please use the fillable PDF formats to complete the application forms and send electronically as this will speed up the approval process. If file sizes are too large to email in one go, feel free to send multiple emails with photos to show the completed work.

For more information

firesmart@lfn.band | 250.455.2304 Ext 1002 | or visit www.lfn.band/emergency-program