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  1. Guidelines Aim at Reducing Wildfire Risk to Property

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    Tue, 11 May 2010

    three property-specific brochures: · “Reducing Wildfire Risk : Residential” provides homeowners with strategies on how to reduce their wildfire risk ; · “Reducing Wildfire Risk : Commercial” describes risks faced by small and mid

  2. A Proactive Approach to Metropolitan Wildfire Risk 3

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    Thu, 25 Jun 2009

    near future. This new success can be directly attributed to the involvement of citizens in the discussion for increased wildfire risk reduction near residential areas. After following the same process as for the previous two sites, the TAC and CAC, through

  1. A Proactive Approach to Metropolitan Wildfire Risk 1

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    Thu, 25 Jun 2009

    Large metropolitan cities are often overlooked as sites for wildfires, but a different perspective on wildfires and the term "urban interface" could broaden the understanding of the potential wildfire threats facing our urban communities.

  2. A Proactive Approach to Metropolitan Wildfire Risk 2

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    Thu, 25 Jun 2009

    Large metropolitan cities are often overlooked as sites for wildfires, but a different perspective on wildfires and the term "urban interface" could broaden the understanding of the potential wildfire threats facing our urban communities.

  3. IBHS Offers Ways to Protect Homes and Businesses from Wildfires During Fire Prevention Week

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    Wed, 6 Oct 2010

    effective ways to combat wildfire risks . Wildfire risks can vary from region to region ..... brochures include: “Reducing Wildfire Risk : Residential” provides ..... strategies on how to reduce their wildfire risk ; “Reducing Wildfire Risk

  4. First-Ever Full-Scale Wildfire Demonstration Conducted at IBHS Research Center

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    Mon, 4 Apr 2011

    Enclosing your deck is an effective means of reducing wildfire risk of ember penetration below the deck. However, if you ..... of metal angle flashing at these intersections can reduce wildfire risks . The use of non-combustible siding material is also recommended

  5. News in Brief

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    Thu, 1 Sep 2005

    Colorado firefighters survey homes to assess potential wildfire risk Lake Dillon (CO) Fire Authority firefighters have been ..... homes within the county to identify and document potential wildfire risks . The RedZone Survey, as the project is called, involves

  6. NFPA, National Association of State Foresters, and USDA Forest Service Partner to Deliver Program Aimed at Tackling Wildland Fire Home-Loss

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    Thu, 31 Oct 2002

    communities that are addressing wildfire risks . The new partnership allows ..... work with communities to assess wildfire risk and create plans to reduce them ..... citizens to take action to reduce wildfire risks . As word of their success has

  7. Company / Association News

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    Sun, 1 Dec 2002

    recognition for individual communities that are addressing wildfire risks . The partnership allows wildland fire staff from federal ..... and local agencies to work with communities to assess wildfire risk and create plans to reduce them. Communities are responsible

  8. NFPA Honors 10th Anniversary of Firewise Pilot Communities

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    Fri, 5 Aug 2011

    celebrating its 10th anniversary and honoring nine original pilot sites for their continued participation and successes in reducing wildfire risks . The nine sites being honored were among the first to become involved in this volunteer community action model. The Firewise