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In this conversation, OP Almaraz and Paul Brady discuss the complexities of wildfire risk and insurance. Paul shares his unique background in wildfire mitigation and how it informs his work at Green Shield Risk Solutions. They explore the challenges of modeling wildfire risk compared to other perils, the importance of understanding wildfire behavior, and the innovative solutions being developed to assess and mitigate these risks. The discussion emphasizes the need for better communication and understanding between insurance providers and homeowners regarding wildfire risks and safety measures. In this conversation, Paul Brady and OP Almaraz discuss the complexities of insurance coverage in wildfire-prone areas, emphasizing the importance of community efforts, vegetation management, and the role of designations like Firewise. They explore the challenges faced by homeowners with high-value properties, the dynamics of the real estate market, and the future of insurance models in the context of increasing wildfire risks. Innovations in insurance products aimed at high-value homes are also highlighted, along with the need for standardized mitigation practices to restore confidence in the insurance market.   Highlights:   Paul Brady has a unique background in wildfire mitigation and insurance. There is a significant gap in the insurance industry's understanding of wildfire risk. Wildfire risk modeling is more complex than modeling for other perils like floods. Wildfire behavior is influenced by topography, weather, and fuels. The radiant heat from a wildfire can cause significant damage to nearby structures. Green Shield Risk Solutions aims to make homes more insurable against wildfires. Their technology utilizes updated aerial imagery for risk assessment. Homeowners can order wildfire risk reports directly from Green Shield. Defensible space around properties is crucial for wildfire safety. Community efforts are essential in mitigating wildfire risks. HOAs can benefit from hiring firms to visualize community impact. Firewise designation can positively influence insurance coverage. Reducing vegetation can lower risk assessment models over time. High-value properties face unique insurance challenges post-wildfire. The real estate market is affected by insurance availability and risk perception. Wildfire risk is becoming a nationwide concern, not just localized. Insurance companies are hesitant to insure properties in high-risk areas. Standardizing mitigation practices is crucial for restoring insurance confidence. Innovative insurance products are being developed for high-value homes. Community efforts in wildfire mitigation can lead to better insurance outcomes. Closing Thoughts This episode of All Things Wildfire serves as both a wake-up call and a guidepost for navigating wildfire disasters. Remember, preparation and community effort are key to reducing future risks. For more tips and updates, follow us on social media and visit our website.

Hey green thumbs! This week Kevin meets with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant for Wildfire Preparedness Week. Chief Berlant shares the most recent wildfire defense tactics including home hardening, defensible space, plant selection and placement, and working together to build safer neighborhoods.Looking for Firewise plants for your landscape? Check out these options for Firewise LandscapingTo learn more about what you can do to prepare for and prevent wildfires visit CAL FIRE: Ready for WildfireGreen Acres Garden PodcastGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast GroupIn the greater Sacramento area? Learn how to make your yard Summer Strong and discover water-saving rebates at BeWaterSmart.info.

The Forever Project is dedicated to Environmental education. Founder and managing director Chris Ferreira's innovative new program focuses on creating Fire wise homes, gardens, landscapes and communities.

DNR’s Kevin Lankford and MatSu Borough’s Jeff Smith give useful information about Wildland Fire mitigation – including your own wild yard.

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For the month of February, Seth Stephenson sits down with Travis Haile, the coordinator of the Arkansas Firewise program, to discuss his work with rural communities to help prevent wildfire damage. The two discuss how they work with local fire departments, what landowners need to know, and the preventative steps they promote.To see more information on the Arkansas Firewise program, CLICK HERE.Thank you to our sponsors this month, DDK Forestry & Real Estate. We appreciate their continued support of Voices of Forestry.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we explore how wildfires in Eastern KY can threaten homes and why being Firewise is crucial for protecting properties and conserving firefighting resources. Plus, we celebrate World Wetlands Day with a special segment. 1.29.25. Watch Video From the Woods Today

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    10:05  Feature: How to Create a Firewise Landscape  https://plantselect.org/fire-resistant-landscaping/  https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/gardening-resources/online-garden-publications/fire-wise-landscaping/  10:20  Why has my Norfolk Island pine been drying out every other day for the last couple of weeks? Should I be watering my Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar if there’s been low precipitation? Can I take runners from my raspberry plants to plant into other large pots this year? Is it a good idea to drill holes in my sycamore trees to inject them with a chemical to treat them for anthracnose disease?  10:35  Are the Bushel and Berry’s raspberry shortcakes a wise investment? Can blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries be grown in pots? What seeds can we start now? What is the next set of things we can start to plant, and when do we start?  10:50  How early and how temperamental is it to start dahlias and zinnias? Can I grow potatoes in 10-gallon garden bags with a mix of compost, vermiculite, and peat moss? 

Amber and Mark discuss everything from pet names for house plants, to bushfire resistant gardening.17:11 Skincare (barkcare) for beautiful lemon trees. 25:41 How to create a FireWise garden - with special guest Chris Ferreira41:11 Reviving a rose bush that's seen better days Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.

In this powerful episode, we explore the emotional and transformative journey of rebuilding after a devastating wildfire. Our Jessie Fischer recounts the heartbreaking loss of their vacation home, a place that held countless cherished memories for not only their family but also for hundreds of others who had stayed there. The destruction was not just of a property, but of a beloved space that had become a haven for many. This episode delves into the emotional impact of losing such a significant place and how it fueled a determination to rebuild not just a home, but a stronger, more resilient community. The conversation transitions into the challenges and complexities of navigating insurance claims after such a disaster. Jessie shares their extensive experience with the insurance process, highlighting the often-overlooked emotional toll it takes. They discuss the adverse effects of these claims and the importance of being prepared and informed when dealing with such situations. This part of the episode offers invaluable advice for anyone facing similar challenges, providing insight into how to handle the process with both practicality and emotional resilience. As the discussion progresses, Jessie reflects on the broader impact of the wildfire and the subsequent rebuilding efforts. They emphasize the importance of community involvement and the role it played in their journey. The episode shines a light on the concept of Firewise communities and how collective efforts can enhance safety and resilience in the face of natural disasters. This story is not just about personal recovery but about contributing to a larger movement of community preparedness and support. The episode concludes with a message of hope and encouragement. Jessie shares how this experience has motivated them to create something even more meaningful than before. They talk about the significance of rebuilding with a purpose, focusing on future opportunities for families and communities to come together. Highlights: The emotional journey of rebuilding after a wildfire.   Insights into handling insurance claims effectively.   The role of community in enhancing safety and resilience.   Motivational reflections on turning tragedy into opportunity.

Wildfires are an increasing threat, but with the right precautions, homeowners can significantly reduce their risk. Through the  Firewise program, local communities are learning to create defensible spaces around their homes, which can be the difference between survival and disaster. By clearing flammable debris and following expert guidelines, residents can not only protect their properties but also assist firefighters in their efforts. Small actions, such as maintaining a 6 to 10-foot safety zone, can have a huge impact on preventing the loss of homes during wildfires. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/firewise-the-key-to-defending-your-home-against-wildfires  This story is sponsored by Denise Elliott, State Farm Agent and Happy Pappy's Pizza & Wings.  Support the Show.

In this Weekday Update episode we dive into how to stop or slow water damage from heavy rains or floods from summer storms and how to help fortify your home against wildfire damage. All this and more in this exclusive online episode! To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around the House. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show. Mentioned in this episode:Baldwin Hardware Baldwin Hardware King Water Filtration. Your answer to clean and amazing tasting water! Don't miss out on this amazing sale on a product made right here in the USA at King water filtration .com that's king water filtration.com and don't forget promo code Eric-23

This year's Firewise Festival took place at Commodore Park in Lake Wildwood and raised thousands of dollars for local Firewise Communities. 

Join  Us, Shannon and Brian, as we dive into the highlights of the amazing Fire Safety Educational event happening on May 30th, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Emerald Heights Clubhouse. Hosted by our fabulous Fire Safety Committee, this event will feature insightful talks from Escondido Fire, Cal Fire, and the CA Dept. of Insurance, along with vendors ready to answer your questions. And yes, there will be food! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how we can all contribute to being a Firewise Community.In this episode, we also chat about exciting updates like the new addition to the playground, the upcoming Music at Sunset event, the Junior Entrepreneurs Fair, and our spectacular 4th of July celebrations. Tune in for all the latest community news and events!

Landowners and federal agencies in rural Oregon don’t always have the best relationships, especially when it comes to fire management. But as first reported in the Blue Mountain Eagle newspaper, landowners and managers in Grant County have been working with state and federal agencies to reduce wildfire risk. The Top Road Fuel Break project would clear vegetation from a stretch of public land that abuts private homes and ranches — both reducing the amount of potential fuel for future wildfires and protecting the surrounding communities. James Osborne is the fire management officer for the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District. Irene Jerome has long served as the Firewise coordinator for Grant County. And Bill Newman is the manager of Top Ranch, near Monument. They were all involved in the project, and join us to share more details.

More information about the micro-grant program can be found at the Nevada County Firewise Community Grants webpage.

One neighborhood in Paradise joined the “Firewise USA” program last year. This year, 20 new neighborhoods are expected. Also, the Chico City Council voted to continue discussion about rent stabilization after residents at one senior mobile home are facing unaffordable rent hikes, and there are limits on how many bars can exist in the northern section of downtown Chico. But that might change once council members agree on where to take a new proposed ordinance that would lift those restrictions.

“Fire Safe Moraga Orinda” has been organizing neighbors to protect their homes from fires -- and even the California Insurance Commissioner is impressed. In this episode, we'll tell you how you can organize a “Firewise“ neighborhood group that can improve community safety and may save you money on homeowners' insurance. And, we'll share why fire proofing your own property may not make much of a difference if your neighbors don't take similar steps. 

This week, Jeff and Jonathan talk about ways to “firewise” your home or property.  They also discuss transplanting plants, shrubs or trees, as well as the abundance of mushrooms and fungi popping up around town.Finally, the duo addresses some listener questions, with a focus on composting!**********************************************Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.comPlant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!Thanks to our sponsors:Number 2 Organics made in partnership with Malibu CompostBig Foot MicrobesDown To Earth All Natural Fertilizers The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.  Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

Ben Palm, former fire chief for the town of Yarnell, joins Arizona State Parks team member Ken "Gecko" Sliwa for a conversation to remember the hotshots who lost their lives fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30, 2013. Ben served as the Yarnell Fire Chief after the fire up through 2019, and currently works as the department's Assistant Chief and a Liaison Officer on Incident Management Teams for wildland fires.Learn more about the Firewise program and creating defensible space around property to protect it from wildfire at dffm.az.gov/fire/prevention/firewise.Find your next Arizona adventure and sign up for our newsletter at AZStateParks.com/Amazing, and follow @AZStateParks on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter for even more inspiration.

Can we fight fire with fire? The American Lung Association has released a report suggesting that this is a healthy way forward, and our Native communities have used ceremonial burns on our lands for generations. I wanted to talk to someone who lives at the intersection of all of this. For this episode, I was honored to be joined by Bodie Shaw. He is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, and previously served as the national wildland fire director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and has worked as the acting Chief of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, ID. He is a veteran of the US Air Force, and previously taught at Oregon State University. He has lectured widely on tribal interests as they pertain to natural resource management. In 2008, Shaw was the first to participate in an international exchange program between the U.S. and Australian governments and lived Down Under with his family from August 2008 to March 2009 while developing a new trilateral wildland fire/bushfire agreement between the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. He currently serves as the Bureau of Indian Affairs deputy regional director of Trust Services for the Northwest Region. Today, we talk about balancing the perils and the promise of prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas. To Do Got to Firewise.org to learn how to protect your home and family. Learn more about health impacts from prescribed burns from the ALA report “Can Prescribed Fires Mitigate Health Harm.” Tell your representatives how important it is to ensure a professional and well-funded, year round proactive approach to decreasing the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Learn more about the health of our wildland firefighters and outdoor workers by listening to “The Health of Our Heroes” episode from Season One. Learn more about the impact of wildfire smoke and how to keep you and your family safe during smoke events by listening to the “Our Health in Wildfire Season” episode from Season Two. Donate to the American Lung Association who works hard to help navigate challenging health concerns such as their evaluation of health effects of prescribed burns. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit blog post for more information, or go to airhealthourhealth.org. Follow and comment on Facebook page and Instagram. Record a question or comment on the Anchor podcast site or send an e-mail via the website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/airhealthourhealth/message

On episode 59 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg reads a recent article from the Colorado Sun about logging on public lands under the guise of “wildfire risk reduction” while giving his commentary, in Part 2 of a 2 part series.

On episode 58 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg reads a recent article from the Denver Post about logging on public lands under the guise of “wildfire risk reduction” while giving his commentary, in Part 1 of a 2 part series.

Climate change is bringing heat, drought, and wildfires as significant hazards across the globe. In this podcast, Dr. Paula Scalingi, Executive Director of the Institute for Innovating Security and Resilience is interviewed about the increasing risks of climate fueled wildfires and their impact. Additionally, in the second half of the podcast we discuss how government and other organizations can work together to reduce the impacts of wildfires. There are several references mentioned during the podcast. One is Firewise which gives great tips for protecting individual homes. And, when someone does suffer a fire loss, there is The Red Guide to Recovery that is a great resource for individuals and families who have lost property from a wildfire. The Blue Cell is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.

On episode 57 of the Green Root Podcast, host Josh Schlossberg warns about the biggest threat we've seen in decades to the carbon-storing forests of Colorado--and the entire western U.S.--from phony "wildfire fuel reduction" logging, recaps Eco-Integrity Alliance's ongoing campaign to stop it and route the money instead to making homes "Firewise," and lets you know how you can help today!

The 4th of July is just a few days away, but this patriotic holiday comes with extra risks here in the dry desert. This week, join our host, Holly Walter, as she sits down with Fire Captain Dave Folio to talk about the Fire Department's efforts to keep Scottsdale safe during Arizona's wildfire season. Want to join in on our 4th of July celebration? Visit www.scottsdale4th.com for information and tickets. To find out more about Scottsdale's wildfire prevention programs? Visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search "Wildland Fire Prevention" Podsdale celebrates the City of Scottsdale's employees, highlights their stories and accomplishments, and shares city news they need to know.  Find Podsdale on YouTube or in your favorite podcast app.

On episode 56 of the Green Root Podcast, host Josh Schlossberg talks with Dominick DellaSala, Chief Scientist at Wild Heritage, about the crucial role climate change plays in driving large wildfires, the folly of logging our carbon-storing forests under the guise of “fuel reduction,” and the importance of making homes Firewise.

For more than a decade, the small, wooded town of Grizzly Flats, California has participated in Firewise USA, an NFPA program where residents voluntarily work together on community projects to lessen their risks from wildfire. In August 2021, however, the Caldor Fire tore through Grizzly Flats, putting its mitigation efforts through a major test.   Today on the podcast, we talk to Megan Fitzgerald-McGowan, the manager of the Firewise USA program, about what she discovered on her recent visit to the fire-ravaged community, and what lessons Grizzly Flats' experience could provide to residents in other fire prone areas.   Links: Read Fitzgerald-McGowan's essay in NFPA Journal about her trip to Grizzly Flats Read more about the Firewise program and see a map of Firewise communities   If you have questions, feedback, suggestions, or just want to say hello, you can reach The NFPA Podcast at podcast@nfpa.org.

 This month, on Conservation Starters, we're joined by Adam Petersen who is one of Thurston Conservation District's Senior Natural Resource Specialists. Adam's background in GIS and crop science, coupled with his personal interest in climate change and emergency preparedness, makes him the perfect guest to discuss the local impacts of climate change and how our community can best prepare. During the episode, we discuss the current and projected increases in wildfire, flooding, drought, and extreme heatwaves due to climate change. Listen in to learn easy steps you and your family can take to be more climate-resilient!  Contact Information: Adam Peterson, apetersen@thurstoncd.comFlood, Fire, Drought, Heat, and other Emergency Preparedness Resources: Thurston Conservation District Emergency Preparedness Resource WebpageThurston County Mapping Resource: Thurston GeodataWildfire Preparedness Resources: Wildfire in Western Washington: A Different Animal (Webinar), Firewise.org, DNRFirewise   

Guest: Cherise Viljoen - Kirstenbosch Senior Horticulturist Firewise plants   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation with Kyle Reed is about how to keep safer during fire season. Kyle is the Fire Prevention Specialists at the Douglas Forest Protective Association. Kyle talks about the Firewise program for neighborhood groups, ways to better protect your home from a wildland fire, and how to keep track of the changing guidelines for your work as the fire season progresses. Below are links to more information that Kyle referred to: www.firewise.org ... for your neighborhood group; https://www.dfpa.net/ ... to keep track of fires in our area and times chainsaws or mowers are allowed; https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/pnw590.pdf ... For a list of fire-resistant plants for your home; https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Preparing-homes-for-wildfire ... How to prepare your home to resist wildland fire https://www.facebook.com/DouglasForestProtectiveAssociation ... DFPA’s facebook page, with the latest fire information. Our ending song is “Fire Of ’87” by Bruce Marsh from his album Siskiyou. This album is from 1993, and unfortunately, I can’t find a reference to where you can download his music. I found this album used, and all his music is great.

Keith Porter speaks with Bob Long, past chair of the Nevada County Coalition of Firewise Communities.

March 9, 2021--On this episode of the Fire Safe Council Radio show, get tips to help you preserve the natural environment while creating your wildfire defensible space. You chose to live here for the natural beauty. Now it seems like you may need to turn your home into a moonscape to keep it safe from wildfire. Host Scott Cratty talks with Jim Xerogeanes from the Mendocino College Agriculture Department and Andrea Davis from the Sanhedrin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.

About me: I'm originally from New Hampshire and I grew up playing sports of all kinds. I particularly enjoyed soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. I also had a love for aviation, which led me to Prescott, AZ and Embry Riddle to become a pilot. My love for airplanes led me to working at the Prescott Air Tanker Base loading planes with retardant for forest fires. At the same time I was the general manager for Lyzard Lounge in Prescott, where I completely overhauled nearly everything, from accounting to the draft system. After three years at Lyzards and the Prescott Air Tanker Base, I finally got a job with the USFS.I've been a wildland firefighter ever since and I love my job. I get to travel all over the US, while at the same time protecting the Prescott National Forest as well. Out of my love for wildland firefighting, I started a business in Greater Prescott called Fuel Break LLC. I named it that because in the forest service that's what we call putting in a line, or a fuel break to stop the fire. My focus is helping residents protect their property with proper FireWise protection. And Fuel Break LLC also helps me stay in shape during the off season. If you have questions about how to prepare your property for a fire, then I'd love the opportunity to answer your questions and help you out. Facebook (603) 714-252 cellFuelBreak@Yahoo.com

Emerson Krueger describes ongoing Borough projects from Firewise improvements to firewood cutting, Christmas trees available to the public and local planning in the Jonesville area. https://www.radiofreepalmer.org/2020/12/08/inside-the-matsu-borough-community-development-2020-12-7/feed/ 0 no

The national Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community and to reduce wildfire risks at the local level. Any community that meets a set of voluntary criteria on an annual basis and retains an “In Good Standing Status” may identify itself as being a Firewise® Site.   The Firewise USA® program is administered by NFPA® and is co-sponsored by the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. While the NFPA® administers this program, individuals and communities participate on a voluntary basis. The NFPA® disclaims liability for any personal injury, property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from participation in the Firewise USA® program. The NFPA® also makes no guaranty or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of program guidance.  To learn more about NFPA’s Firewise USA program visit https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Firewise-USA  

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak provides a list of firewise and pyrophytic landscape and garden plants.

On episode #25 of the Green Root Podcast, Rachel Fazio, associate director and staff attorney for John Muir Project, clears the air on wildfire's crucial role in western forests, exposes legislation seeking to log in the backcountry under the guise of “fuel reduction,” and reminds us how making our homes Firewise is the single most effective measure we can take to protect people and property.   

Garth Davis and Ben Peterson of the Spokane Conservation Districts Forestry Department know a few things about trees. In this episode, we discuss the recent wildfires in our region, tree management, and the various technical assistance they provide to Spokane County residents including a program called Firewise. Plus, we discuss the Annual Tree Sale, and we get a sneak peek as to what we can expect at the sale in 2021!

As climate change heats up the earth, wildfires are becoming bigger and badder.  What are some solutions?  How can communities be protected while we fight fire with fire and control the uncontrollable?  Check out: Wildfires in a Changing Climate - Interview with Robert W. Gray, expert fire ecologist from British Columbia (BC), Canada.  And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program!  Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date!  https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/wildfires-in-a-changing-climate-interview-with-robert-w-gray Robert W. Gray Bio Robert W. Gray is Fire Ecologist at R.W. Gray Consulting Ltd; researching fuel treatment effectiveness and effects of past wildfires.  He's also a regular contributor to Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) TV and Radio and the local Vancouver Sun news on wildfire science and policy.  R.W. Gray Consulting, Ltd. specialises in the research and application of many facets of wildland fire and ecological restoration. Fire research focuses on historic fire regimes and related ecosystem structure and composition, the immediate and long-term effects of applied fire, and integrated wildland fuels management including the use of fuels to produce bioenergy. Ecological restoration focuses on elements of dry forest ecosystems, their historic fidelity and ecological integrity, and the application of restoration strategies. Wildland fire operations include the application of prescribed fire to meet specific resource management objectives. R.W. Gray has been a qualified burn boss in the United States (US) and Canada since 1995. Wildland fire management includes the arenas of fuel hazard analysis and mitigation, policy, education, social acceptance, and training. Clients and collaborators include: Parks Canada, the United States Department of the Interior (USDI) Bureau of Land Management, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Canadian Forestry Service, Government of Mongolia, British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Forests and Range, BC Ministry of Environment, State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, The World Bank, University of British Columbia, University of Washington, University of Idaho, The Nature Conservancy (US), Nature Conservancy Canada, City of Cranbrook (BC), City of Kimberley (BC), Chelan County (Washington State), and numerous First Nations, industry, legal, and environmental groups.  Robert W Gray has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Montana in both Fire and Forest Ecology.  

Jackie Aymon has given over ten years of public service to McCall, including the last six years as Mayor. Her infectious, positive energy has redefined what’s possible in public service. You also may know Jackie from her days as a Physician’s Assistant.We talk about her first love as a globe-trotting gymnastics coach. We touch briefly on her career in medicine before focusing on her Mayoral Days, where she officiated weddings, walked with students, implemented efficient meetings and strategic plans, began the Firewise program, and followed a Christmas Tree to Washington D.C.  Join us for an animated conversation and find out what’s next for Jackie.

DeHaan on Fire features education, commentary, and conversation with Dr. John DeHaan, an internationally recognized forensic scientist and author with over forty years experience in the field of fire investigation, fire science, and crime scene reconstruction. Dr. DeHaan is the author of six editions of Kirk’s Fire Investigation, a reference manual used by fire investigators around the world. He has been employed as a criminalist by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, the US Treasury Department (ATF) and the California Department of Justice. He is also a former member of the NFPA 921 Technical Committee on Fire Investigations and has taught fire science regularly at UC Davis. Dr. DeHaan has lectured extensively in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. He has also presented expert testimony in courts around the world. Dr. DeHaan has contributed to, reviewed, and approved the FireWise educational curriculum. DeHaan on Fire is brought to you by FireWise Learning Academy.

As fire season gets ready to blaze into full force communities around California are getting ready too. In some places this means clearing out excess vegetation, elsewhere it means hardening homes to make them more resilient to fire -- but no matter the work, it's more and more clear that Californians are approaching it with a new sense of urgency prompted by the past two years of devastating fire seasons.  On this edition of How to Bay Area we speak to fire prevention experts to learn about the work we should all be doing to prepare our homes, our communities and ourselves for fire season. This will include practical home hardening tips as well as explainers on how to interpret the torrent of information that broadcasts out from disaster zones when fires begin.  Host: KCBS reporter Keith Menconi Guests:  Todd Lando, executive coordinator at Fire Safe Marin Michele Steinberg, the wildfire division director at the National Fire Protection Association  Lucas Spelman, Cal Fire Battalion Chief  Resources: Firewise, a national program from the National Fire Protection Association, which recognizes communities that meet certain fire safety standards and provides those communities with support. Learn how to become a Firewise site here. And learn how to prepare your home for wildfire here.   Cal Fire's Ready Fore Wildfire website with more helpful information on how to prevent the spread of wildfires.  Production Note: This edition of How to Bay Area first aired on KCBS as an episode of In Depth. This version of the program has been expanded to include more tips on fire prevention than we could fit in the broadcast. 

As fire season gets ready to blaze into full force communities around California are getting ready too. In some places this means clearing out excess vegetation, elsewhere it means hardening homes to make them more resilient to fire -- but no matter the work, it's more and more clear that Californians are approaching it with a new sense of urgency prompted by the past two years of devastating fire seasons.  There is still more work to be done, and if we're lucky more time to do it, so on this edition of In Depth we speak to fire prevention experts to learn what steps we should all be taking to make sure our communities are well prepared if a major wildfire should strike.  Host: KCBS reporter Keith Menconi Guests:  Todd Lando, executive coordinator at Fire Safe Marin Lucas Spelman, Cal Fire Battalion Chief  Resources Firewise, a national program from the National Fire Protection Association, which recognizes communities that meet certain fire safety standards and provides those communities with support. Learn how to become a Firewise site here. And learn how to prepare your home for wildfire here.   Cal Fire's Ready Fore Wildfire website with more helpful information on how to prevent the spread of wildfires. 

The loss of lives and the devastation to California forests and homes in the past couple of years has many people re-thinking global warming. There are bigger, costlier and more frequent wildfires burning in the state more than ever before. As the temperatures rise and the vegetation gets drier, California can expect a 50% increase in burning blazes. What needs to be done and how can we protect ourselves from the next inferno? Cynthia Brian fuels the debate on how to manage our forests and our landscapes. When we find a fledgling on the ground or baby bunny alone, our instinct is to rescue it. However, normally the mother is nearby and our human intervention could signal the demise of the creature. Unless an animal has been injured, orphaned, or attacked, it is best to let nature take its course.

As you may be able to tell from the title, this episode is all about fire (and maybe a little about cats). The Poop Detective starts us out with a funny story about a friend of ours who wouldn’t put out the fire and go to bed when it was late, everyone else was turning in, and he’d maybe had a few too many. Don’t worry, nothing burned that shouldn’t have (at least that night), even though he mansplained to us that fire must burn.Our main segment this episode was on wildfires. Wildfires are natural processes and are important for healthy ecosystems, but with a changing climate, years of fire suppression, and new pressures from agriculture, development, mining and forestry, wildfire risk has been greatly increasing.Fires are naturally caused by lightning, but the majority of fires in the US are caused by human activity such as unattended campfires, the burning of trash, and discarded lit cigarettes. The Poop Detective refers to a 2017 study from the University of Colorado which found that 84% of all fires in the US are caused by humans. The Magical Mapper found a wide range of percentages in a Google search so she conducted her own study based on data from the National Interagency Fire Center and found that on average, 86% of fires were caused by humans (over an 18 year period ending in 2018).We’re seeing more fires earlier in the season this year, but even our recent large fires are not as large as historic fires!The Poop Detective laments on the 2015 fire season, which had several impacts to our water-loving friends. A few of the things mentioned in the episode were that spring and summer stream flows hit a record low in Washington and Oregon, fish were dying from heat, the Columbia River lost over half of its returning sockeye salmon due to high river temperatures, and sea lions on the outer coast were having seizures from domoic acid poisoning. Oh, and we had an increase in wildfires. That season over 10 million acres burned with an estimated $2 billion spent on federal firefighting suppression.The Poop Detective drops some history about some unimaginable huge early fires in the late 1800s that led to some early Forest Service practices that worked to prevent and suppress all fire as soon as possible. She then gets into different ideas of the cause and solution related to forest management and fires, including how some people think environmentalists are to blame for recent large wildfires.In more depressing news, the Poop Detective shares that the USDA predicts that the number of acres burned could triple by 2050, and the fire season in the western US has increased by 2 1/2 months since the 1980s. She then gets into the health effects of wildfire smoke and gets science-y about the size of particulate matter in smoke. These particulates not only include burned trees and vegetation, but also structures and all of the nasty hazardous materials that may be inside them!We can do things to minimize fire risk though. Remember that humans cause the majority of wildfires, so humans can change their behavior and stop doing things that cause fires! The Red Cross has some great information on preventing wildfires, and the Firewise program is also a great resource for those living in the urban-wildland interface. More resources can be found here and here. The Poop Detective rounds out the segment by talking about groups such as Conservation Northwest, who are working to create more resilient forests and watersheds.Finally, the Magical Mapper gets a chance to talk! She discusses geodatabase templates, which you can find out more about in our GIS Tools blog.The Magical Mapper then talks about the EPA’s Smoke Sense app, which you can download and use during wildfire season. In order to participate in the citizen science study you have to be at least 18 years old, but you can answer questions about how wildfire smoke is affecting your health and measures you are taking or are willing to take in order to protect your health. The app also gives users information about current wildfires and smoke forecasts, and you can earn badges!The Magical Mapper rounds out the episode with a stewardship opportunity (actually three opportunities) with the Cascade Forest Conservancy. You can help prep for prescribed fires by collecting important information about the locations of dead or downed trees, depth of duff and litter, and understory vegetation. You can also collect seeds from native shrubs and grasses, or help spread the seeds in areas impacted by fire. The first opportunity is coming up on June 29, 2019. View their website for these and other stewardship opportunities.As always, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please let us know what you think at outalivepodcast.com or facebook.com/WillWeMakeItOutAlive. See you next month!

In this episode (# 57) we talk with Mike Mohler, Deputy Director of Communications for CALFIRE. In his current role, as well as his prior position as Battalion Chief at Southern Region, Mike has worked many of California’s biggest wildfire disasters, historical ones at that.  He talks about why there is no longer a “fire season” and how wildfires really are different from those just a few years ago. He discusses the challenges fire agencies have with the numerous factors contributing to year-round fires including fuels, drought, tree mortality, climate change and wildland-urban interface. He also addresses wildland management, the importance of Firewise communities, local government and community engagement, defensible space and thinking completely differently in order to mitigate future deadly mega-fires, and so much more. As mentioned, Mike Mohler is currently the Deputy Director, Communications, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Mohler began his fire service career in 1991, as a reserve firefighter in Orange County, assigned to the heavy equipment and crew division.  While working as a reserve, he attended the Santa Ana College fire science program and worked full time as a firefighter for Boeing’s Aeronautics and Missile Systems Division in Anaheim. Mike began his career with CAL FIRE in the San Bernardino Unit as a Firefighter I in June 2000.  In May 2001, Mike promoted to Firefighter II in the Riverside Unit and in 2005, he promoted to Fire Apparatus Engineer. In 2010, Chief Mohler promoted to Fire Captain in the San Diego Unit.  In 2015, he promoted to Battalion Chief at Southern Region, where he worked for the next 3 years supervising the Southern Region information and communications programs. Mike was vital in continuing to build the Department’s nontraditional media exposure with projects such as Netflix’s Fire Chasers and Extreme Weather with National Geographic which has showcased our department worldwide. Chief Mohler participates on several statewide cadres and working groups, including S-420, CIMCI and AAIMS.  He holds several qualifications, including Advanced All Hazard Incident Commander from the University of Texas A&M, and has been assigned to a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team for over 11 years. He currently holds a seat on FEMA’s advisory committee for response to large scale incidents. In addition to his Departmental assignments, Chief Mohler has also served as an Honor Guard member for over 17 years, honoring our fallen and supporting their families. Mike is currently enrolled in American Military University’s Emergency and Disaster Management program. Links FIRE SAFE COUNCIL CALFIRE Camp Fire on InciWeb Thomas Fire on CalFire Woolsey Fire on CalFire Tubbs Fire on CalFire  

Fires are too susceptible here in the high desert, which is why Firewise informs the public of all the many ways to help prevent fire in your home or from spreading because of your home. Tyler Tippetts joins us today as the Chairman of the Firewise committee for Emigration Canyon. Not only will he dive into ways to keep your home and community safe, especially when living near open space, he also covers some tips for people that live in the city that can be at risk. The event where the award will be received is this Saturday, May 20th 2017 just past Ruth's Diner at the Kostopulos Dream Foundation Camp. Smokey Bear will be there along with the Salt Lake Police Department, Fire Department, and many people from the community to celebrate, learn, eat breakfast provided by Ruth's Diner, and much more! An event for the entire family, so bring the kids and stay safe.

Keeper of the Flame Department of Homeland Security U.S. Fire Academy Air Date: June 15, 2005. This program was provided by the U.S. Forest Service and references the Yellowstone National Park fires that destroyed 1.5 million acres of forest land. These fires influenced how fire ecology, the FIREWISE concept, and Wildland Urban Interface all play a part in the big picture of land management today. E182 Source Link https://archive.org/details/gov.dhs.fema.usfa.e182 Copyright Link https://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/

In this week’s episode of Trees Are Key we have guest Kari Hines a wildland urban interface specialist with Texas A&M Forest Service. Wildfire can be disruptive and devastating. This week find out what you can do to be more Firewise® and protect your home and family from wildfire. What is WUI? Do you live in a WUI area? What is your risk of damage from wildfire? Join us this week as Hines helps get you started on the path to being Firewise®.

One Quarter of the population of Colorado Springs live under the threat of wildfire. But help is available to homeowners through the CSFD FireWise program. Free consultations show citizens how to protect their homes and improve aesthetics

How is the Ponderosa pine able to grow throughout the American West? Well, the secret to the tree's success is how well it has adapted to fire. Join Park Ranger Haley Bercot as she describes the unique ways in which the Ponderosa pine is able to protect itself from fire. But, what about people, what about those of us who live in these fire prone ecosystems? What about our homes? Our belongings? Our lives? We’re not naturally adapted to fire, but I think we can make a start by following the example of the Ponderosa Pine. Ponderosas protect themselves from fire with their armor of thick bark. We can do the same by using fire resistant building materials in our homes, and surrounding our homes with a defensible space.

A discussion of prescribed burning projects done in Minnesota.

A discussion of prescribed burning projects done in Minnesota.