The National Wildland/ Urban Interface Fire Working Team/Firewise
Communities will hold its second National Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Education
Conference, "Backyards and Beyond," in Denver,
Colorado November 2-4, 2006. This conference provides a great opportunity
to network with other like-minded professionals and to share best practices.
The diverse group of attendees will provide invaluable information to take
back with you to your community and workplace.You will be able to customize
your educational experience by choosing from more than 70 educational sessions
over six conference tracks.
And, you won’t want to miss Thursday morning at
8:00 am for our Opening General Session and hear our
Keynote Speaker, James Mapes, Founder and President,
of The Quantum Leap Thinking Organization.
Conference Tracks —
Using Technology features the application of various
technologies for planning, assessment, and forest management in collaborative
projects for wildfire planning efforts.
Research examines the latest information available
on physical and social science issues and factors that affect those living
in the wildland/urban interface.
Firewise Communities/USA focuses on how to become
a Firewise™ community, real-life experiences of successful recognition sites,
how to engage homeowners, and long term rewards of becoming Firewise.
Planning and Mitigation explores best practices
in land use planning and development, risk assessment methodologies landscape
techniques, working with community leaders and fire emergency personnel, and
reducing risks and realizing benefits of wildland fire.
Fire and Emergency Operations includes fire fighter
occupational safety and health, structural and wildland fire fighting personnel
working together, and innovative methods used for structure protection in
the wildland/ urban interface.
Communicating the Firewise™ Message will explore
channels for communicating with fellow residents, community leaders, and the
media, including how to entice the media to a Firewise event and preparing
for media interviews.
Continuing Education Units The 2006 National Wildland/Urban
Interface Fire Education Conference has been approved for professional continuing
forestry education credits by the Society of American Foresters. Learn
More.
