Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

Book 1, Community guide for preparing a CWPP

CWPP stands for.... HFRA ....

community wildfire protection plan

healthy forest restoration act

The process through which a CWPP is developed involves..

collaboration

effective collaboration requires....participation with ....

broad. equitable process, reasonable expectations, local authorities committed to the process

who typically takes the lead

local official, fire official or forest service. Anyone can, though.

HFRA requires CWPP to address

structural ignitability-both fuels and structure itself

How does CWPP address fire protection

assesses readiness-training, equipment, mutual aid, etc

what kind or regulations can address ignitability

CCR's and local zoning, building codes,

iwuic

international widland-urban interface code

CWPP should do what 3 things regarding fuel treatments

ID, prioritize, implement

book2, establishing fire prevention education cooperative programs

and partnerships

What is the goal?

To develop a cooperative fire prevention program

6 step process for cooperative education program

1)id partners and get commitment

2)define the current situation

3)define roles and responsibilities

4)set goals and objectives

5)document and implement plan

6)evaluate and revise the plan

partnership should include

legal authority, written agreement, voluntary participation, realistic time frames, evident benefit, consistent with agency policies,

local fire prevention education cooperative, purpose

increase fire prevention efforts by id common problems and providing plans for interagency prevention actions

Fire prevention assessment consideration shall be directed toward.........

the risks that pose greatest hazard

FPAC shall

define problem and present solutions

community assessment looks at risk of human

caused ignitions

community assessment hazards including

fuels and topography

assessing the values at risk means....

elements, built and natural, where destruction is unacceptable

historic fire occurrence evaluation

id locations, size and cause etc

target audience analysis .

should be considered. Target message by age groups too

wildland fire prevention education teams can be mobilized

if extreme event anticipated

WFPET leadership structure

team leader, operations specialist, public affairs officer, and prevention specialist

Developing a cooperative corporate program, 10 steps

1-id objectives

2-id target companies

3-id specific program ideas for each company

4-id approximate costs for each program

5-id company contact 6-send proposal letter

7-follow up by phone 8-schedule meeting

9-work with them throughout the program 10-say thanks

Book 3, safer from the start, guide to Firewise-friendly development

firewise principles address

site design, construction, landscape, maintenance, and homeowner education

6 key elements of a firewise home

roof and roof elements, vents and openings, windows, walls, attachments:decks/fences/porches, other structures

CCR's, good rules include 8 concepts

1-transparent 2-few rules 3-easy to obey 4-efficient,

5-efficient ones accomplish goal without undue side effects,

6-enforceable 7-flexible 8-must be communicated

2 common problems with older community CCR's

require cedar roof, restrict vegetation clearance

Book 4, Fire communication and education

fire educations aims to.....

change peoples behavior through awareness and knowledge

5 key points of fire communication and awareness

it's continuous

involves everyone

greater emphasis placed on it in future

should be considered at initial planning stages

success depends on well educated public

goals of fire education program-6

help agency make better fire management decisions

better inform agency personal and public of fire management plans

develop public understanding and participation in the process

to consider and be responsive to the public

ensure agency understands needs and concerns of public

broaden to information base upon which decisions are made.

9 steps for fire education program

1-preplan project and education needs

2-id interested and affected public

3-id communication networks

4-id public issues and concerns

5-set realistic goals and objectives

6-develop checklist for fire education strategies and alternatives

7-analyze and summarize comments

8-document and monitor fire education activities

9-assess effectiveness of program

what organizations require notification

local, state federal agencies, tribes

the scope of an issue defined as ..3 things

extent(geographical distribution)

duration(time)

intensity(level of public interest or conflict generated)

communication techniques-2 catagories

-sharing info with public(media, internet, etc...)

-involving public(field trips, group meetings)

how do urban versus rural residents prefer communication

Rural: small groups addressing safety, purpose of activity, future catastrophe avoidance, safety preparations

Urban: utilize mass media, focus on aesthetics, ecosystem health, resource protection

Home and building materials:

1st priority

carports, decks and elevated porches, fireplace chimney chases, gutters, roof maintenance, siding

Home and building materials:

2nd priority

eaves and soffits, crawl space, foundation, garage, sliding glass door

Home and building materials:

3rd priority

roof material choice, skylight, vents, windows