November Issue of Fire Break, News from NFPA's Wildland Fire Operations Division

[Edward Goehring]

View this e-mail in a browser | Forward to a friend | View from mobile ShareThis November 2011 High energy, passion spurs discussion at Denver wildfire conference More than 300 people attended NFPA's 2011 Backyards & Beyond Wildland Fire Education Conference in Denver including those from as far away as South Africa, Australia and Canada. During the three-day event, participants joined in discussions about ways to tackle the wildland fire problem around the world. It also offered great networking and sharing of best practices. Catch up on complete coverage including session overviews, videos and photos.   Growing a Firewise yard and garden As key research continues to inform landscaping decisions, designers and homeowners can feel confident about creating Firewise gardens and yards. As part of its Firewise outreach effort, NFPA participated in the American Society of Landscape Architects conference in San Diego to teach landscape architects, planners and designers how to improve a home's ability to withstand wildfire.  Read More Firewise webinar reaches around the world Michele Steinberg, Firewise program manager, hosted an online wildfire safety presentation aimed at homeowners. More than 70 participants including those from Canada, Spain, Germany and Guatemala took part in the discussion that focused on community involvement, the Firewise Communities/USA Recognition Program, and where to find resources and materials.  Read More The surprising facts about brush, grass and forest fires U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 350,000 natural vegetation fires per year (2004 – 2008). That's 23% of all fires reported to local fire departments. With the number of wildland fires on the rise, what can individuals do to help reduce the number of human-caused forest fires? Download NFPA's "Brush, Grass and Forest Fires" report to learn more.  Read More A look at wildfire through an environmental historian's eyes Since the publication of his book, "Fire in America: A Cultural History of Wildland and Rural Fire in 1982," Stephen Pyne has been regarded as one of the world's leading experts in the environmental history of fire. His forthcoming book will cover wildland fire in the U.S. from 1960 to the present day, which addresses American's complex (and unresolved) relationship with wildfire.  Read More Embers vs. Wildfire: How they affect your home The notion that a wildfire alone burns down a house is a common misconception. Contrary to what most believe, it's the embers carried by winds, which land on roofs, decks, vents, and gutters, which cause the most serious damage to homes and property. Discover how Firewise principles are based on solid fire science research into how homes ignite.  Read More Forestry professionals convene in the Aloha State NFPA's strong partnership with forestry professionals helps shape its approach to the U.S. wildfire problem. In early November, NFPA/Firewise attended the Society of American Foresters National Convention in Hawaii and met staff from Hawaii's Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Read about Kohala by The Sea, a recognized Firewise community.  Read More Florida conference to address wildland-urban interface challenge Next month at the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Conference in Orlando, Wildland Fire Operations Division staff will address the wildland-urban interface challenge through NFPA standards, particularly NFPA 1144. Space is limited: register today!  Read More Participate in NFPA's wildland fire technical committees Three of NFPA's wildland fire technical committees are seeking members to help in the development and revision of NFPA standards. Review committee guidelines and fill out an application. Deadline: December 30, 2011.  Read More This email was sent to edward....@gmail.com. If you no longer wish to receive emails from NFPA, please click here to unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. Privacy Policy