January 2012
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The Wildland Fire Operations Division will offer its two-day Assessing Wildfire Hazards in the Home Ignition Zone workshop at the IAFC/WUI conference in Reno, March 26-27. Taught by wildland fire specialists, the workshop provides the tools and resources to identify hazards around a home before a wildfire starts. Visit our webpage to learn more about the workshop and to register.
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Reasons for optimism in the new year
The US and Canada battled a record number of wildfires last year. While these incidents raised major concerns, tremendous progress was also made. In her new NFPA Journal® column, Molly Mowery reflects on the recent wildfire season and her growing optimism for 2012.
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Stay or Go? No easy answers to evacuation question
When a wildfire threatens your community, do you stay and defend your home or do you heed the warnings from law enforcement officials and leave immediately? Explore both sides of this argument, which has triggered a good deal of debate in the fire safety community.
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Firewise exhibits at Firehouse World Conference
Firewise staff will be at the Firehouse World Conference in San Diego next month. Aimed at fire, rescue and EMS professionals, the conference is one of the biggest of its kind. Visit our booth to pick up a copy of the latest video, Examining Home Destruction in the Wildland/Urban Interface, and other product samples.
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California agency takes on liaison role for Firewise
On January 1, the California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) assumed responsibility of state liaison for the Firewise Communities Program. Learn about CFSC's role and their work with Firewise.
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Firewise investments pay off in wildfire safety
Investing in local Firewise activities demonstrates a community's dedication to keeping residents safer from wildfire. But how do you put a dollar value on these volunteer efforts? What types of activities are considered "firewise"? Learn more about these investments and the benefits of becoming a recognized Firewise community.
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Wildfire predictions focus on key states
The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Predictive Services issued its latest report on wildfire potential for early 2012. Find out which states may be affected and how your community can work together to mitigate wildfire risks.
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"It's not if, but when" – Keeping communities safer in the new year
The latest U.S. reports detailing losses from 2011 wildfire disasters highlight the tremendous cost that homeowners, government agencies and insurance companies had to bear. Read a summary of 2011's wildfire activity and damage, and how residents can help reduce suppression costs by implementing Firewise principles.
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