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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

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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

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• Utilize the FIREWISE program and related elements and materials

• Describe FIREWISE Communities USA

• Describe Fire Safe Councils