Resources to help your fire department prepare for, and respond to, WUI fires.

 

Featured resources

Fire Adapted Communities
Resources available include a reference guide, infographic, brochure, public service announcements, media toolkit, and a “learning exchange” for fire departments. Outreach
International WUI Code
A model code intended to supplement a jurisdiction’s building and fire codes. Codes & Standards
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
Tools for homeowners and businesses to assess property risk in the WUI, including retrofit guides, checklists and cost estimators. Assessment Tools
Rocky Mountain Research Station
The Rocky Mountain Research Station’s Fire, Fuel and Smoke Program conducts national and international work in wildland fire research. Research
Firewise Communities Program
Firewise offers conferences, online courses and workshops on several WUI topics, including home ignition zone, landscaping and firefighter safety. Training

Recent additions


WUI in the news

May 18, 2016: White House hosts WUI roundtable to discuss wildfire mitigation, firefighter safety and community resilience.

Roundtable fact sheet | Read the Executive Order

Share wildfire safety messages

Share these wildfire safety tips on your department’s social media accounts.

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