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3B-01-P101-EP
Lesson Objectives• Utilize the FIREWISE program and related
elements and materials
• Describe FIREWISE Communities USA
• Describe Fire Safe Councils
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Introduction• “Firewise” making sensible choices in the Wildland Urban
Interface
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FIREWISE. ORGClass exercise demonstrating the
FIREWISE.ORG web site
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Demonstration Elements• Catalog• Educators• Newsroom• Communities/USA• Contacts
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• Resources• FIREWISE You Can
Use• FIREWISE Forum• Events• Library
“Home Improvement, A FIREWISE Approach”
or
“Utah Living With Fire” – DVD Presentation
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FIREWISE Electronic Catalog• Workshop Materials• The Science Teacher• Firewise Outfitters
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• The Fire Fighter• Reference Books• The Homeowner• Builders, Landscapers,
and Planners
Examples of FIREWISEMaterials
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Examples of FIREWISE/Safe Programs
FIREWISE Communities USA
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FIREWISE Communities USA• Standards designed to give maximum
flexibility• Identifies agreed upon solutions to be
implemented by the community• Sponsors a group to provide status
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FIREWISE Communities USA• Observe a FIREWISE Communities USA
day each spring – dedicated to a project
• Invest in FIREWISE projects• Submit an annual report
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Examples of FIREWISE/Safe Programs
Fire Safe Councils
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Fire Safe Councils
Fire Safe Councils can be developed in local communities. The first step is to
recruit members and identify the potential public and private partners
who are risk to loss from wildfire.3B-13-P101-EP
Potential Fire Safe Council Members• The Fire Department – Advice and expertise• Utilities• Environmental groups• Insurance industry• Landscapers
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Potential Fire Safe Council Members• Real Estate agents• Parks and recreation• Local political leaders• Homeowner Associations• Other local groups with vested interested
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Summary and Review Lesson Objectives
3B-16-P101-EP
• Utilize the FIREWISE program and related elements and materials
• Describe FIREWISE Communities USA
• Describe Fire Safe Councils