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October 2011 NFPA opens Denver office As part of the Wildland Fire Operations Division's efforts to increase the visibility of its wildfire initiatives and provide a point of contact in the western half of the U.S., NFPA has opened an office in Denver. Details and contact information. Firewise at your fingertips Search the Firewise catalog for no-cost Firewise materials for your meeting or classroom including DVDs, brochures, posters and other wildfire safety educational materials. Research addresses wildfire regulatory tools A report due out in December will help guide future use of regulations and planning tools that more effectively reduce wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface. Read the project summary to learn how these WUI regulatory tools may be enforced. Happy Birthday, Firewise! NFPA's Firewise Communities/USA® Recognition Program celebrates 10 years, and honors our nine original pilot sites for their continued efforts in reducing wildfire risks. Learn how these pilot sites set the stage for our more than 700 active communities in 40 states. Special issue of NFPA Journal® addresses wildfire The October issue NFPA Journal takes a comprehensive look at NFPA's global efforts to ensure our safe and compatible existence with wildfire. According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), excess drought and fuel build-up that has plagued much of the southern and western U.S. is blamed for the 2011 wildfire season being one of the worst in history, with close to eight million acres burned nationwide. The extensive destruction of homes in Texas in the past month has increased the urgency of wildfire safety messages. Our special issue of NFPA Journal captures the full breadth of NFPA's wildfire efforts and its objectives. Firewise goes to Washington NFPA participated in a panel briefing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, October 11 to help raise awareness of and provide resources on wildfire safety. Read about the panelists’ passionate plea to participants to bring wildfire safety messages home to their constituents. Countdown to wildfire safety conference in Denver Fall is here and that means the Backyards & Beyond conference is just around the corner. Time is running out to register for this premier event in wildland fire safety. Review detailed session descriptions, register and start planning your conference schedule today! Webinar: Firewise gets back to basics Do you live in a high-risk wildfire area and looking for ways to keep your property and home safe? NFPA will host a complimentary webinar, "Firewise Principles for Wildfire Safety" on Tuesday, November 8 at 1:00 pm (EST). Michele Steinberg, Firewise Communities Program Manager, will review Firewise resources and materials for homeowners and communities. Register now. Much ado about mulch – How Firewise is it? Authors Ed Smith and Stephen Quarles provide some of the best advice on the use of mulch properties and its relative fire safety. Learn how and when to use mulch for maximum safety of your home and property from wildfire. You can also check out the Firewise plant lists for guidance on what types of plants and flowers work best in high-risk wildfire areas. NFPA extends an international hand With a recent visit to South Africa and a partnership formed in Canada, NFPA continues to reach across international borders in support of wildland fire safety. Learn more about NFPA's global wildfire outreach efforts.