Wildland Fire Preparedness

Author : Douglas Paton,Fantina Tedim
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9780398088446

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WILDFIRE AND COMMUNITY by Douglas Paton,Fantina Tedim Pdf

Wildfires represent a growing threat to environments, to people, communities, and to societies worldwide, particularly in the United States, Southern Europe, and Australia. Recognition of this growing risk has highlighted a need to develop people's capacity to adapt to annually occurring events that could increase in frequency and severity over the coming years and decades. The goal of ensuring sustained levels of protective measures in communities susceptible to wildfire hazard consequences has proved to be elusive. This book examines why this is so and identifies ways in which sustained levels of preparedness can be facilitated. Major topics include: wildfire preparedness and resiliency in community contexts; socially disastrous landscape fires in southeastern Australia; landscape typology of residential wildfire risk; proactive human response to wildfires outbreak; forest fires in wildland-urban interface, wildfire risk management; “stay or go” policy in the line of fire; social dimensions of forest fire; the influence of community diversity; evaluating a community engagement initiative; response to fire threats; social media and resiliency; and building on lessons learned. Additional information includes the landscape fires in southeastern Australia, wildfire risk management in Portugal; fire preparedness in Greece, Cyprus, and the Pine Barrens in the northeastern United States. The findings of research programs being conducted in the United States, Australia, Europe, India and South America are presented. The book includes case studies on the analysis and proposed actions of the wildland-urban interface being faced by Central Chile and South America. This book will provide a comprehensive and systematic review of the wildfire preparedness research and its application to the development of risk communications and public education programs.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Wildfire forecasting
ISBN : UCAL:B5135193

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Wildland Fire Impacts in 2003 and Wildfire Preparedness in 2004 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : LOC:0006485494A

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Wildland Fire Preparedness by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management Pdf

Author : DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1997-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788146794

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Federal Wildland Fire Management by DIANE Publishing Company Pdf

Managing wildland fire in the U.S. is a challenge increasing in complexity & magnitude. The goals & actions presented in this report encourage a proactive approach to wildland fire to reduce its threat. Five major topic areas on the subject are addressed: the role of wildland fire in resource management; the use of wildland fire; preparedness & suppression; wildland/urban interface protection; & coordinated program management. Also presented are the guiding principle that are fundamental to wildland fire management & recommendations for fire management policies. Photos, graphs, & references.

Author : Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy Assistant Deputy Ministers Task Group,Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fire management
ISBN : MINN:31951D02376432P

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Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy by Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy Assistant Deputy Ministers Task Group,Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Pdf

Under the direction of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers and in accordance with current jurisdictional mandates, the federal, provincial, and territorial governments have been co-operating on the establishment of the Canadian Wildlands Fire Strategy (CWFS). The CWFS will seek to balance the social, ecological, and economic aspects of wildland fire to deal with both the root causes and the symptoms of current and potential fire management issues. It is designed to facilitate the development and implementation of an innovative approach to wildland fire management in Canada that will foster resilient communities and an empowered public, develop healthy and productive forest ecosystems, and incorporate modern business practises. This report describes the current state of wildland fires and its management in Canada, a vision for a desired future state, and recommendations on how to initiate the necessary changes over the next ten years.

Author : Tara K. McGee,Amy Cardinal Christianson,First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership
Publisher : Purich Books
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774880688

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First Nations Wildfire Evacuations by Tara K. McGee,Amy Cardinal Christianson,First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership Pdf

Nearly one-third of wildfire evacuations in Canada involve Indigenous communities. While evacuations are carried out to protect people from smoke and flames, deciding to leave brings its own challenges. Based on interviews with evacuees from seven First Nations, this book outlines how Indigenous communities and external organizations can best prepare for the different stages of a wildfire evacuation, including: deciding when to leave putting a plan in motion troubleshooting transportation finding accommodation caring for evacuees returning home. With climate change increasing the likelihood of wildfires around the world, this book is an invaluable resource for any community at risk from fire.

Author : United States Fire Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Housing, Rural
ISBN : UIUC:30112045168579

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Wildfire by United States Fire Administration Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Wildfire forecasting
ISBN : PSU:000049657401

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Wildland Fire Preparedness by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Forest fires
ISBN : MINN:31951P007483381

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Fire Management Today by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Roundtable on Environmental Health Services, Research, and Medicine,Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity,Roundtable on Population Health Improvement,Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309499903

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Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Roundtable on Environmental Health Services, Research, and Medicine,Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity,Roundtable on Population Health Improvement,Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies Pdf

California and other wildfire-prone western states have experienced a substantial increase in the number and intensity of wildfires in recent years. Wildlands and climate experts expect these trends to continue and quite likely to worsen in coming years. Wildfires and other disasters can be particularly devastating for vulnerable communities. Members of these communities tend to experience worse health outcomes from disasters, have fewer resources for responding and rebuilding, and receive less assistance from state, local, and federal agencies. Because burning wood releases particulate matter and other toxicants, the health effects of wildfires extend well beyond burns. In addition, deposition of toxicants in soil and water can result in chronic as well as acute exposures. On June 4-5, 2019, four different entities within the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop titled Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California, Davis. The workshop explored the population health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and health equity consequences of increasingly strong and numerous wildfires, particularly in California. This publication is a summary of the presentations and discussion of the workshop.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : PSU:000043074419

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Wildland Fire Preparedness by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCAL:B5133246

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Wildland Fire Preparedness by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Forest fires
ISBN : CUB:U183029135288

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Fire Management Notes by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter L. Fuglem,Kelvin G. Hirsch,Canadian Council of Forest Ministers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fire management
ISBN : UIUC:30112075587946

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Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy by Peter L. Fuglem,Kelvin G. Hirsch,Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Pdf

"In September 2004, the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers established a federal, provincial, and territorial task group of assistant deputy ministers (ADMs) and commissioned the development of the Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy (CWFS). The ADMs created an intergovernmental team of analysts, experienced fire managers, and researchers, known as the CWFS Core Team, to consult with Canadian and international experts, collate information, conduct analyses, and present the findings. This team was directed to assess the current state of wildland fire management in Canada, examine the key influences and trends, and identify possible desired future states and how they could be achieved. This publication comprises a collection of nine reports written by the CWFS Core Team members and their associates. Collectively these papers include syntheses, analyses, and perspective articles that address a variety of the social, economic, and biophysical aspects of wildland fire and its management as well as policy, science, and operational issues in Canada."--Pub. desc.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Communication in forestry
ISBN : MINN:31951D029778132

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The Public and Wildland Fire Management by Anonim Pdf

Presents key social science findings from three National Fire Plan-sponsored research projects. Articles highlight information of likely interest to individuals working to decrease wildfire hazards on both private and public lands. Three general topic areas are addressed: (1) public views and acceptance of fuels management, (2) working with homeowners and communities, and (3) tools that can help us understand social issues.