By Katie Van Pelt, The Watershed Center
the fire networks Blog
We feature stories and information from a variety of perspectives including successes, lessons learned, resources, and even failures related to community wildfire resilience.
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Potlucks and Sparkplugs: Firewise Success Catches on in Upper Cow Creek
By Marcus Kauffman
A Month in the Working Life of One Fire Adapted Communities Practitioner
By Rebecca Samulski
Appalachian RC&D Coalition
Frank Riley Jr.
Prescribed Fire Barriers – Widespread Challenges with Regional Flavors?
By Lenya Quinn-Davidson
Don’t Forget to Listen
By Sarah McCaffrey
I See Skies of Blue…
By Michelle Medley-Daniel
Shevlin Fire Lends a Teachable Moment for Shevlin Commons Residents
By Alison Green, Project Wildfire
Reframing Failure to Facilitate Change
By Michelle Medley-Daniel
Island Park Sustainable Fire Community Wildfire Awareness Days
By Liz Davy
FAC: It’s About Being Proactive and Making Investments
By Mike Caggiano
Safe Growth Audits – Another Effective Tool for the FAC Practitioner
By Molly Mowery













