1. 3C-01-P101-EP

2. Lesson Objectives
• Explain the fundamentals of
evaluating structures in the wildland
environment
• Explain the concepts of defensible
space
3C-02-P101-EP

3. Introduction
• Encroaching development into
forests, grasslands, and rural areas
has resulted in numerous
infrastructure problems; including
catastrophic wildfires, which
threaten lives, homes, and
businesses.
3C-03-P101-EP

4. Introduction
• The United States will likely continue
to experience damaging wildfires in
the wildland urban interface.
3C-04-P101-EP

5. “Preventing Home Ignitions”
DVD Presentation
3C-05-P101-EP

6. Firewise/Safe
Evaluations
3C-06-P101-EP

7. Objective is to reduce
the incidence of destructive fires
and loss of life, property, and
resources
3C-07-P101-EP

8. Home Evaluations are designed
to gain Firewise compliance
3C-08-P101-EP

9. The Evaluation Checklist
3C-09-P101-EP

10. Firewise/Safe Evaluations
Structures & Improvements
3C-10-P101-EP

11. Residential Structures
3C-11-P101-EP

12. Commercial Structures
• Fire Prevention efforts in or around
commercial structures will be
dictated by the close proximity to
wildland fuels.
3C-12-P101-EP

13. “Making Your Home Firewise”
DVD Presentation
3C-13-P101-EP

14. Firewise/Safe Activities
• Homeowner inspections
• Issue permits
• Provide fire safe material
• One-on-one contact
• Post signs
3C-14-P101-EP

15. Firewise/Safe Activities
• Door-to-door visits
• Homeowner meetings
• Implement educational campaigns
3C-15-P101-EP

16. Summary and Review Lesson
Objectives
• Explain the fundamentals of
evaluating structures in the wildland
environment
• Explain the concepts of defensible
space
3C-16-P101-EP