February 2012
This is an archived edition of NFPA's Fire Break newsletter. Since publication, some links may have broken or take you to different content. Read the latest issue and subscribe today. It's free, and once a month, you'll receive the latest news about the efforts of NFPA's Wildland Fire Operations Division.
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| Calling all photographers; enter the Firewise plant photo contest! |
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Submit original photographs of your region's Firewise plants. Winning entries will be highlighted in the 2013 Firewise Calendar. Homeowners, landscapers, planners and others can use the calendar to see examples of flora used to both beautify a home's landscape and help resist flames and embers from wildfire. Deadline: March 16, 2012.
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Home destruction video offers key findings to firefighters
Examining Home Destruction in the Wildland/Urban Interface is the latest DVD from NFPA's Wildland Fire Operations Division. Learn how fire scientist Jack Cohen finds post-fire investigation clues that can help firefighters teach residents how to better safeguard their homes.
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Texas wildfire damage data: NIST researcher adds it all up
Alex Maranghides, a NIST Fire Protection Engineer, has been working to develop reliable and implementable hazard reduction solutions for fire in the WUI. Learn about his efforts with the Texas Forest Service and a systematic approach that could help reduce future home losses.
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Managing the WUI through NFPA standards development
NFPA standards provide planners, developers, business owners, homeowners and fire protection organizations in the WUI with guidance on land development, structure ignition hazards, water supply, and wildfire management. Discover how these standards help communities address the hazards of wildfire damage, loss of life and property.
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Expand your wildfire knowledge at NFPA's 2012 Conference & Expo
Speak with experts, evaluate products, find solutions to technical challenges and stay current in your field at NFPA's C & E Conference in Las Vegas, June 11 - 14. Educational sessions include evacuation planning, land use regulation and lessons learned from the Texas Bastrop Fire. Register today.
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City/county wildfire risk investigated in WUI regulatory study
Commissioned by The Fire Protection Research Foundation and NFPA, a new report provides insight into how cities and counties are using local regulatory codes and ordinances to address wildfire risk. Learn more about study findings and recommendations for best practices.
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HIZ workshops coming to a state near you
Continued research has led to a greater understanding of how homes ignite from wildfire. Register for one of NFPA's Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) workshops to learn how to assess potential hazards around a home and the mitigation measures you can take to stay safe.
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Eighty-six percent of local fire departments say they provide wildland firefighting services
The vast majority of fire departments surveyed as part of NFPA's recent needs assessment for the fire service said that wildland firefighting is a role their department performs; the highest percentage of these are situated in small communities. Read more survey results that also address training and equipment needs.
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Brush fire's smoke and fog proves deadly on Florida highway
Thick smoke and fog from a brush fire were blamed for January's tragic automobile accidents in Gainesville, and raised questions about how we manage fire risk in the WUI. Learn about a Linear Urban Interface (LUI) project that focuses on this concept of urban encroachment, rural smoke management and the interstate.
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