Fire Management 2022 Program Guide
criteria above to apply for Firewise recognition. Firewise Communities USA is a tremendous accomplishment to achieve, but it also is paramount in continuing education on the latest preparedness research and materials. Check out: (http://firewise.org) - for QR code see 6.14 on page 169.
FIRE ADAPTED COMMUNITIES Fire Adapted Communities is the concept that communities are knowledgeable and engaged participants in fortifying infrastructures and landscapes that reduce the need for extensive protection actions and enable the community to safely accept fire as part of the surrounding landscape. It is reached by building a foundation using the above programs. More information can be found at (https://fireadapted.org/) - for QR code see 6.15 on page 169. Division employees are encouraged to become an affiliate member of the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network to keep updated on the issues that impact our involvement with the communities in Utah at (https://fireadaptednetwork.org/) - for QR code see 6.16 on page 169.
WILDFIRE MITIGATION EDUCATION TRAILER The Wildfire Mitigation Education Trailer is designed to be used for indoor/outdoor events and is an excellent platform for the distribution of materials. There are brochures and pamphlets stocked in the trailer. A nearby power source is necessary for the trailer to operate. It is housed in the Salt Lake/Clearfield Warehouse. To schedule the trailer, contact your area WUI staff that has access to the google calendar. Utilizing the trailer will help Division personnel take an active role in wildland fire preparedness in their counties and areas.
HAZARDOUS FUELS/MITIGATION WORK Fuel reduction projects are a significant part of the Division’s work with communities and cooperators. These projects may be on federal, state or private lands. Typically, the removal or modification of fuels on private lands occurs only after five basic steps: 1. Completion of a Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan (CWPP) 2. Acquisition of grant funding for identified projects - collaborate with Area WUI Coordinators 3. Development of scope of work 4. Signed permission forms from involved landowners 5. Cultural/archaeological clearances obtained The completion of fuels work can be accomplished through the utilization of state/county resources, local contractors or inter-agency MOUs. Fuels reduction projects may utilize several methods to achieve the desired outcomes of a project, including hand removal with chainsaws, herbicide application, burning, or mastication. Chainsaw operation and burning activities will be accomplished using established standard operating procedures. Herbicide use will follow safety measures and protocols defined by herbicide applicator licensure and the manufacturer’s label instructions. Mastication will be employed with the protocols that follow.
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