July 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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| Summer edition of “How-To” newsletter profiles Nevada County, CA |
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Communities across the country have embraced and implemented Firewise principles as they work toward becoming a recognized community. In this issue, Nevada County, CA, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, is profiled along with influencers from throughout the nation as they spread Firewise messages and spearhead activities.
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Preparing for wildfires: readiness for all
There's been an abundance of media coverage on the devastating loss of lives, homes and property in the wildfires in Western states, but other aspects related to mitigation, evacuation and health issues often go without a mention. Michele Steinberg shares ideas on what people can do to prepare for wildfire in the short and long term.
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Calendar photo contest
The search is on to find 15 photos that will ultimately become the pages of the 2014 Firewise calendar. Your photo could become the front or back cover, or one of the thirteen months included in the calendar. Photos need to highlight community residents participating in Firewise activities.
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Two-day Home Ignition Zone workshops scheduled for fall months
Learn to assess and reduce the risk of wildfire in wildland/urban interfaces, forests and grasslands. Participate in exercises and collaborative sessions. Workshops will be held September - November. Potential attendees include fire service professionals to foresters, developers, planners, insurance practitioners and anyone interested in reducing their wildfire risk.
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Research Foundation releases wildfire regulatory and planning study
“Addressing Community Wildfire Risk: A Review and Assessment of Regulatory and Planning Tools,” a new study released by the Fire Protection Research Foundation, concludes collaboration, outreach and education programs are needed to achieve the greatest impact in reducing community wildfire risk.
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NFPA issues call for presentations
Join your colleagues at the 2013 NFPA Conference & Expo, June 10-13, 2013, in Chicago. The call for presentations is now open. You're invited to share your wildland fire knowledge with your peers. Proposals are due September 12.
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It's a date! Backyards & Beyond conference in Salt Lake City
Mark your calendars for NFPA's 5th Backyards & Beyond Educational Conference, November 12-15, 2013, in Utah. Build relationships; explore key issues with leading wildland fire experts, and share best practices you can take back to your communities and workplace.
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