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Topic: Preparedness
Editor's Note: All blog entries are reviewed and edited for length and clarity by Network staff before approval for posting.
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Jul 05, 2016
A couple of years ago, the FAC Net introduced the FAC Self-Assessment Tool (FAC SAT). It is a template for assessing wildfire risk and available resources, and developing… Read More
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Jun 14, 2016
The Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (FAC Net) recently interviewed Pam Leschak, the national WUI/FAC program manager for the U.S. Forest Service. She has over 35… Read More
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Jun 07, 2016
Written By: Steve Orr, Firefighter/Paramedic and Wildfire Mitigation Specialist West Metro Fire Rescue in Lakewood, Colorado is a professional fire and EMS agency along the… Read More
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Jun 02, 2016
Contributing to a Fire Adapted Future in Flagstaff: Firewise Landscaping Contest Awards
BY: Lee Ann BeeryIt was a warm, sunny spring morning in the mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona when judges grabbed their clipboards and headed out for a day of evaluating entries in the Firewise… Read More
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May 12, 2016
Every year in May, FAC Net members and partners organize events for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Similar to last year we wanted to share a summary of events and photos… Read More
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Apr 07, 2016
With the return of cool, wet weather this winter after four years of drought, “Prescribed Fire” signs have been popping up along Lake Tahoe roads, and wisps of smoke… Read More
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Apr 05, 2016
The current U.S. fire management system originally developed around best practices and coordination for firefighting professionals, so it’s no wonder that it’s a little tough… Read More
Topic: Collaboration Planning Preparedness Resilience Wildfire
Type: Best Practices
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Mar 31, 2016
More than Just Another Fire Truck
Michelle Medley-DanielProject Wildfire hosted the first in a series of three learning exchanges that FAC Net members in the Pacific Northwest have planned this spring. Participants from Central… Read More
Topic: Learning networks Meetings / Events Preparedness
Type: Meeting / Event
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Mar 29, 2016
Early last week, I visited a landowner who’s been working on fuels reduction and restoration projects in his oak woodlands. Unlike much of the oak woodland restoration work… Read More
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Mar 22, 2016
The following was originally posted on Nevada’s Living With Fire blog. As coordinator of the Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities, I keep hearing the questions,… Read More
Topic: Preparedness
Type: Essay