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| Resources for the Fire Fighter Return to top |
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| A New Look at Understanding Hazard Assessment Methodologies
Because of tremendous variability in fuels, weather, topography, codes and standards, and state and local laws and ordinances, there is no single rating system that can adequately assess and provide the mitigation strategies for all of the WUI areas in the United States. Therefore, each homeowner, subdivision, community, city or county is encouraged first to adopt a standard assessment approach that will result in specific mitigation recommendations for residents and then to develop, modify or use a rating system, if desired, that will meet their specific needs. This revised guide will assist the users by encouraging the evaluating existing interface areas before beginning mitigation efforts, validating existing hazard rating systems, providing a planning tool for future development, or in bridging the gap.
This 2nd edition provides concepts, considerations, and a resource of methodologies and tools that may be used to assess the threat in WUI areas and will be useful to fire and emergency service personnel, planners, developers, local officials and others involved or interested in the threat wildfires pose to WUI areas.
23 pages, 2006 | 13550 | | 1 |
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Study Notes
Below | Using Water Effectively in the Wildland/Urban Interface
DVD
FWC-625-04-DVD
This training video for fire departments shows various approaches to using water wisely for reducing interface structure loss. Using Water Effectively in the Wildland/Urban Interface can help change the way fire departments address the risk to interface residences and structures, through Firewise preparation and mitigation before a wildfire threatens a community. The video is incredibly valuable and informative to show different ways of using water effectively in interface firefighting and provides examples of techniques or strategies including planning and locating water sources, accessing those water sources for supply; and testing and maintaining the source. Some of the tactics shown include: developing quick engine fill sites, making the best use of limited water, proper use of foams and gels, mobile water delivery using various extinguishing options, and site preparation to reduce water needs. | 11208 | | 1 |
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Below | Using Water Effectively in the Wildland/Urban Interface
VHS Tape
FWC-625-04-V
This training video for fire departments shows various approaches to using water wisely for reducing interface structure loss. Using Water Effectively in the Wildland/Urban Interface can help change the way fire departments address the risk to interface residences and structures, through Firewise preparation and mitigation before a wildfire threatens a community. The video is incredibly valuable and informative to show different ways of using water effectively in interface firefighting and provides examples of techniques or strategies including planning and locating water sources, accessing those water sources for supply; and testing and maintaining the source. Some of the tactics shown include: developing quick engine fill sites, making the best use of limited water, proper use of foams and gels, mobile water delivery using various extinguishing options, and site preparation to reduce water needs. | 10620 | | 1 |
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| Using Water Effectively in the Wildland/Urban Interface
Study Notes
This is a collection of notes for instructor use or in self-study to help reinforce the highlights of Using Water Effectively in the Wildland/Urban Interface. The "Study Notes" do not include a full lesson plan, activities, or other audio visuals, but is designed and intended to encourage thought and consideration in discussions and planning for more effective fire protection for all fire emergencies. 2005, PDF format only. |  | | |
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| Fire Fighter Safety in the Wildland/Urban Interface Series
FWC-602-03-VST
The Fire Fighter Safety Series is a multipart instructional package developed for small community fire departments to address the problems faced by structural and wildland firefighters when fighting fires, especially those threatening structures in the wildland/urban interface.
The complete instruction package contains:
1. 3 videos
(a) Fire Behavior in the Wildland/Urban Interface
(b) Structure Protection Strategies in the Wildland/Urban Interface
(c) Firefighter Safety in the Wildland/Urban Interface
2. An Instructor Guide
3. A computer-slide presentation corresponding with the videos. The computer-slide presentation has been designed so that the program can be instructor-led in the classroom or self-paced for the individual student.
A set of overhead transparency masters to aid instruction when a computer is not available may be downloaded from the Firewise website www.firewise.org
Each video 20 Mins., 2003 | 9873 | | 1 |
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| Fire Fighter Safety in the Wildland/Urban Interface Series
DVD / FWC-602-03-DV
This program is the same as above except the videos and computer-slide presentation is on DVD; a copy of the Guide is included. 2003 | 9874 | | 1 |
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| Operation Water: Planning for Water Supply & Distribution
VHS / FWC-621-93-V
The program, based on NFPA 1231, Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, 1993 Edition, explains how to estimate water supply needs for fire suppression in rural and small communities and provides guidelines on shuttle and transfer operations from various water sources to the fire.
22 Min., 1993
(Note: NFPA 1231 has now become NFPA 1142.) | 11186 | | 1 |
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| Wildland/Urban Interface Hazard Assessment Training
FWC-624-03-CD
This four-CD set includes the Wildland/Urban Interface Hazard Assessment Training Course presentation and field assessment from Spearfish, South Dakota, and includes field assessments presented in Prescott, AZ; Boise, ID; Daytona Beach, FL; and Toms River, NJ. In addition to the Course CD, three material CDs provide essential information that will help you provide hazard assessments for residential developments in the wildland/urban interface. In addition, this information and training will help you organize and manage the Firewise Communities/USA recognition program in your area.
This series of CDs will give basic information needed to become a Wildland/Urban Interface Specialist and to perform assessments in your own community. You will learn about Firewise concepts, find out how to identify Firewise Communities/USA candidate areas and help them achieve recognition status. | 9880 |
1 pc Limit | 1 |
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| Reference Books Return to top |
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| Firewise and GIS Booklet
This is a reprint of a variety of ESRI (Environmental Systems
Research Institute, Inc.) publications that includes updated
Firewise-specific information on the use, application and adaption of
ArcView GIS in wildland/urban interface situations. The publication also discusses the use of ArcView GIS in Firewise Communities.
50/pkg. | 16566 |
2 pc Limit | 50 |
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| "Saving Homes from Wildfires: Regulating the Home Ignition Zone" by Zoning News, American Planning Association
FWC-403-01-RP
This article by Jack Cohen, Nan Johnson, and Lincoln Walther, AICP explains wildland fire behavior, the home ignition zone,and provides suggestions on tools that local planners can use to minimize property losses from wildfire in their jurisdiction.
Zoning News has become Zoning Practice, filled with new information every month about the best practices for fostering smart growth. To learn more about APA's monthly publication where this article was first published. Go to: www.planning.org/zoningpractice/index.htm | 9075 | | |
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| Living on the Wildside
this article contains two articles reprinted from NFPA Journal, March/April 2003
FWC-404-03-RP
"Remote Control", by Bill Flynn, discusses the issue of homeowner responsibility for wildfire safety in remote wildland/urban interface areas. Includes interviews with developers, fire chiefs, homeowners, building contractors and state forestry staff regarding the use of design standards for siting and construction to reduce the potential for home ignitions in a wildfire event.
"Show Low Arizona Inferno", by Rick Cook, is an overview of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in Show Low, Arizona in June 2002, the article describes the evacuation process and communications among responders and residents during this major wildland/urban interface fire. | 9577 | | |
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| Where We Live, How We Live
(FWC-001-03-BK)
This hard-covered book illustrates Firewise homes that demonstrate aesthetically pleasing landscape designs that function as barriers against wildfire. Explanatory text is provided to describe designs and plant materials.
176 pages, 1/pkg, 2003 | 8976 |
5 pc Limit | 1 |
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| American Perspectives on the Wildland/Urban Interface
(FWC-007-04-BK)
This book is a compilation of over 20 essays that includes the professional viewpoints on the wildland/urban interface - the problems, concerns, solutions, and recommendations from the various disciplines involved in the processes of planning, building, landscaping, protecting, or living in the interface. Foreword by Congressman Mike Simpson, US House of Representatives. .
113 pages, 1/pkg, 2004 | 10849 | | 1 |
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| Resources for the Homeowner Return to top |
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| Protecting Your Home from Wildfire DVD
DVD / FWC-619-00-DVD
Jack Cohen, U.S. Forest Service, Research Physical Scientist, evaluates burn patterns and examines the potential source of home ignitions during the Bitterroot Fires in 2000. Jack offers homeowners practical suggestions to reduce the fuel load around their homes that could potentially save their homes.
DVD , 25 Min., 2000 | 16655 | | 1 |
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| Firewise Landscape Series (3-part DVD series)
DVD / FWC-612-93-DVD
This Firewise Landscape Series was written by landscape architects and designers from across the country. It provides homeowners, architects, designers and others the essentials of landscaping, design and installation of plants, and maintenance. This DVD set includes a package of 50 of the NEW "Guide to Firewise Landscape and Construction". Use this to introduce landscaping to homeowners just starting out, as a refresher to landscaping or as part of a Firewise Community Day meeting or event.
Part 1 includes an overview of the essentials of landscaping design in wildland fire-prone areas and how a well-planned landscape can offer effective protection from wildfire to any home.
12 Min., 1993
Part 2 discusses how the design and installation of all plants is important to their function as well as the color, and structure of the overall landscape. This program provides suggestions that will help you shape your landscape for the best effect as well as the best Firewise use of materials. Firewise homes are used to highlight the elements of design.
15 Min
Part 3 stresses that maintenance as the most important factor in keeping the Firewise landscape functioning as a fire resistive barrier to wildfire. Maintenance tips and suggestions are provided.
9 Min., 1993 | 15936 |
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| Firewise Guide to Landscape and Construction
The Firewise Guide to Landscape and Construction provides homeowners with important tips on landscaping, the use of the "zone concept", plantings and maintenance for each zone and construction considerations that could provide a safer home from wildfire. Space is provided to itemize what a homeowner might do to make their home Firewise.
50 / pkg 2008 | 15929 | | 50 |
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| Life Safety Evacuation DVD Set
FWC-700-07
Is evacuation always the safest means to protect lives in a wildfire? If not, what kind of situations might warrant not evacuating? Are there alternatives to evacuation?
Many fire and emergency authorities believe that evacuation is the only viable measure to protect people in the event of a raging wildfire, but there are alternatives to total evacuation. The information on this DVD set will challenge all to visualize safer communities of the future and consider improvements and recommendations to improve a safer future of living in today's interface communities.
The DVDs provides initial material to start discussions among residents and local authorities to explore alternatives and other appropriate responses to protect residents in the path of a wildfire. The DVDs include an abbreviated discussion-starter video, excerpts of a panel discussion held at the 2006 Firewise Communities Backyards & Beyond Conference along with the full 2 hour presentation and background materials that can be viewed and printed from your computer. | 15510 | | 1 |
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| Firewise Learning Center Bookmark
Encourage your neighbors and colleagues to become safer from wildfire with these simple Firewise bookmarks. Use these pieces to guide people to more information about wildfire safety education, the web site, and to promote Firewise concepts.
Highlights and provides information about the Firewise web-based training now available. Use to encourage homeowners, wildland fire fighters and others to further their knowledge of the wildland/urban interface.
50/pkg | 14770 | | 50 |
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| Firewise Web Site Bookmark
Encourage your neighbors and colleagues to become safer from wildfire with these simple Firewise bookmarks. Use these pieces to guide people to more information about wildfire safety education, the web site, and to promote Firewise concepts.
Highlights some of the benefits the visitors will encounter by logging on.
50/pkg | 14769 | | 50 |
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| Firewise Communities/USA Bookmark
Encourage your neighbors and colleagues to become safer from wildfire with these simple Firewise bookmarks. Use these pieces to guide people to more information about wildfire safety education, the web site, and to promote Firewise concepts.
Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Firewise Community and achieving national recognition.
50/pkg | 14768 | | 50 |
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| Communities Compatible with Nature
Communities Compatible with Nature discusses how making your home compatible with nature you can help save your home and community. This easy to read pamphlet provides information on "how homes ignite," and outlines a number of steps an individual can take to prepare for potential wildfires including information on determining the hazards on ones property, the home ignition zone and fuel reduction, and home improvements and construction.
20 pcs/pkg | 10184 |
4 pkg Limit | 20 |
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Science Teacher
Section Below | Firewise Challenge Exhibit Kit
The Firewise Challenge Display will allow the user to illustrate how to transform a home at risk from wildland fire into a home that could survive. The kit may be used as an interactive or as a static display. Assembly required | | | |
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| A Homeowners Guide to Wildfire Retrofit
FWC-004-01-BK
This guide, developed by the Institute for Business and Home Safety, provides a solid background in wildfire behavior and how homeowners can make their homes safer through simple, often inexpensive modifications.
20 pages, 25/pkg, 2001 | 9055 | | 25 |
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| Be Firewise Around Your Home
FWC-100-06
This brochure is packed with helpful tips on how homeowners can identify and correct potential hazards to their home in the wildland/urban interface. Includes a sample diagram with seven features of a Firewise home. Provides helpful reminders when designing and installing a Firewise landscape or constructing, remodeling, or adding to a Firewise home. A great companion to the Firewise Landscape Series, Making Your Home Firewise, or Building a Firewise Home videos.
Dimensions: 11" x 6 1/2" folded; 11" x 17" folded
50/pkg, 2006 | 12434 | | 50 |
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| Making Your Home Firewise
VHS / FWC-620-97-V
This video presents ideas and techniques for homeowners when constructing or modifying homes in wildland/urban interface areas. The host demonstrates how a simple walk around the house can give the homeowner an initial Firewise assessment of the property. Topics include roofs, windows, eaves, and decks, with some attention given to landscaping. It also provides information that a prevention officer or anyone with cooperative duties can use in presentation or basis of discussion for various local groups.
22 Min., 1997 | 9881 | | 1 |
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| Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions
DVD / FWC-623-01-DVD
This program is based on the research of Jack Cohen, U. S. Forest Service, Research Physical Scientist, at the Fire Sciences Laboratory of the USDA Forest Service in Missoula, MT. The program discusses how the combustion process effects forest fires, what you can do to create survivable space, why some homes are destroyed while others survive, how to identify your home's Ignition Zone – the area that includes the home and its immediate surroundings, which, if properly conditioned, can save the home during a wildfire.
19 Min., 2001 | 13810 | | 1 |
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| Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions
VHS / FWC-623-01-VHS
This program is based on the research of Jack Cohen, U. S. Forest Service, Research Physical Scientist, at the Fire Sciences Laboratory of the USDA Forest Service in Missoula, MT. The program discusses how the combustion process effects forest fires, what you can do to create survivable space, why some homes are destroyed while others survive, how to identify your home's Ignition Zone – the area that includes the home and its immediate surroundings, which, if properly conditioned, can save the home during a wildfire.
19 Min., 2001 | 9521 | | 1 |
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| Resources for Builders, Landscapers, and Planners Return to top |
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| Building a Firewise Home
VHS / FWC-601-97-V
For builders wishing to offer a market advantage to clients in wildfire prone areas. The video shows features that should be considered when building a home in the wildland/urban interface. Encourages builders and contractors to learn more about the particular features of a home that are susceptible to ignition from a wildfire. Includes ways to improve a home's chances of survival by suggesting to homeowners the use of alternative materials and design elements and where to place the structure in a fire safe location on the lot.
20 Min., 1997 | 9882 | | 1 |
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| Firewise Landscaping, Part 3 - Maintenance (Spanish)
VHS / FWC-615-93-VSP
This tape stresses that maintenance as the most important factor in keeping the Firewise landscape functioning as a fire resistive barrier to wildfire. Maintenance tips and suggestions are provided.
1993 | 9884 | | 1 |
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| Firewise Construction/Landscaping Poster Set
FWC-300-03-PT
A set of 4 different posters that illustrates Firewise construction and landscaping principles. Great for meetings, workshops, and community Firewise Days.
1 set/pkg. | 9194 |
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| Home Improvement: A Firewise Approach
VHS / FWC-603-03-V
This home improvement and landscaping video documents one home's journey to become Firewise. The video discusses and illustrates each stage of the landscaping and construction renovations in detail of the home to meet Firewise criteria. Appropriate for homeowners, home construction and landscaping professionals.
15:15 Min., 2003 | 9522 |
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| Home Improvement: A Firewise Approach
DVD / FWC-603-03-DV
This program is the same as above except the videos and computer-slide presentation is on DVD.
2003 | 9886 | | 1 |
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| Becoming a Recognized Firewise Community/USA * NEW *
This eight-page brochure describes the Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program, how a community can participate in the program, Home Ignition Zone concepts, and the benefits of becoming a recognized community.
Dimensions: 7 1/2" x 5 3/4"
25/pkg, 2006 | 13086 |
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| Firewise: Community Solutions to a National ProblemThis book is a complete revision of Fire in the Wildland/Urban Interface: Everyone's Responsibility, and is a resource for residents, community officials, land managers, firefighters, insurers and others who have a role to play and choices to make in reducing the risk from wildfire. Using examples from Firewise communities in Florida, New Mexico, Minnesota, Washington, Colorado and Arizona, the book provides insight, information, and inspiration for taking action to become safer from wildfire.
61 pages, 2006. 10/pkg | 13085 | | 10 |
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| Firewise Communities/USA:
Becoming a Firewise Community - VHS Tape
FWC-605-02-V
This tape provides the necessary information on how residential developments can become Firewise. A review of selected communities that have received recognition helps explain the Firewise standards and the recognition process.
16 Min., 2002 | 9887 |
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| Firewise Communities/USA:
Becoming a Firewise Community - DVD
FWC-606-02-DV
This DVD includes the Firewise Communities USA: Becoming a Firewise Community video as well five individual videos that document the efforts, processes, and activities of Briargate, FL; Emigration Canyon, UT; Hyde Park, NM; Timber Ridge, AZ; and Perry Park, CO. | 9888 | | 1 |
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| Firewise Communities/USA: Briargate, FL
FWC-607-02-V
Becoming nationally recognized as a Firewise community requires a commitment from residents and cooperation from various experts. This program reviews the processes and activities undertaken by a successful community learning to be compatible with wildfire.
8 Min., 2002 | 9889 | | 1 |
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| Firewise Communities/USA: Emigration Canyon, UT
FWC-608-02-V
Becoming nationally recognized as a Firewise community requires a commitment from residents and cooperation from various experts. This program reviews the processes and activities undertaken by a successful community learning to be compatible with wildfire.
9 Min., 2002 | 9890 | | 1 |
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| Firewise Communities Workshop Materials Return to top |
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| Insiders Guide - Facilitator's / Operators
FWC-005-02-BK
This guide, for local and regional workshop facilitators and computer operators, can add insight into the simulation exercises as well as providing shortcuts and skills needed for better presentation. 36 pages, 5/pkg, 2002 | 9080 | | 5 |
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| Participant Workbook
FWC-006-01-BK
Basic workbook used during Firewise Workshops. Each participant will be able to learn about the Firewise program and use in the simulation exercise. Glossary included. 33 pages, 25/pkg, 2001 | 9042 | | 25 |
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| Participant Workbooks with CD
FWC-006-01-SET
This set includes the basic workbook (25 pcs.) used during Firewise workshops as well as one (1) CD set.
The CD set contains two companion CDs.
CD 1 allows you to explore, through multimedia and interactive modules, the behavior of wildland fire, the dynamics of wildfire prevention, and the details of wildland firefighting.
CD 2 provides resource materials (including community success stories) to plan your own Firewise Community as well as host a Firewise Communities Workshop.
Kit contains 25 workbooks and 1 CD set that may be duplicated. | 9310 | | 25 |
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| Firewise Challenge Exhibit Kit
The Firewise Challenge Display will allow the user to illustrate how to transform a home at risk from wildland fire into a home that could survive. The kit may be used as an interactive or as a static display. Assembly required | 10527 |
1 pc Limit | 1 |