Information and tools from the NFPA Firewise Communities Program on Developing a Cooperative Approach to Wildfire Protection; Firefighter Safety in the WUI; and water use in WUI response

All individuals, including people with disabilities, should take the time before a disaster to plan for survival at home, in a shelter, or elsewhere in the event of an actual emergency. Gain guidance and tools from Ready.gov for preparing special needs populations for wildland fire

IBHS - Creating a Fire Adapted Home

IBHS - Wildfire Home Assessment & Checklist

IBHS - Wildfire Last Minute Checklist

The ABC's of a Controlled Burn

A graphic from the Nature Conservancy detailing the elements of a controlled burn.

Lessons Learned from Waldo Canyon - Executive Summary

Lessons Learned from Waldo Canyon - Full Report and Findings

WUI Mitigation Desk Reference Guide

A publication from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, intended to provide background knowledge on the wildland-urban interface and wildland fire for personnel who want to establish or expand upon mitigation efforts.

Preparing Your Home for Wildifre - English

Preparing Your Home for Wildfire - Spanish

Brochures from NFPA and Firewise USA, designed to help you educate residents on the importance of defensible space.

Home Ignition Zones Poster

A resource from NFPA and Firewise USA that covers the Home Ignition Zones and the steps a resident can take to reduce wildfire risk within each of them.

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Decks

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Roofs

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Fences

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Attics and Crawl Space Vents

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Coatings

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Under Eaves

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Ember Ignited Decks

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Skylights

IBHS and NFPA Wildfire Research Fact Sheets: Exterior Sprinklers