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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