Insert Picture or Logo Lets Talk Fire OBJECTIVES

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OBJECTIVES: ØWhere ØHistorical ØRealities ØImplications

WHERE Interface: Distance Areas where structures are in proximity to naturally occurring flammable fuels

WHERE Interface: “Values-At-Risk” Immediate Secondary

HISTORICAL National - Pestigo WI – Oct 1872 - N. Rocky Mtns – Aug 1910 - Belaire CA – Fall 1961 - Yellowstone – Summer 1988 - Oakland CA – Oct 1991 - Florida – Summer 1998 - Nevada – Summer 1999 - Rocky Mtns – Summer 2000

HISTORICAL Regional - La Mesa Fire -- 1977 - Dude Fire -- 1990 - Texas Fires -- 1998 - Whiteriver Fire -- 1999 - Mesa Verde Fires -- 2000 - Cerro Grande Fire -- 2000 - Riudoso NM -- 2002

HISTORICAL Local - Observatory Fire -- 1954 - Radio Fire -- 1977 - Horsehoe, Hochderffer, Side, & Walnut Fires -- 1996 - Pumpkin & Pipe Fires -- 2000 - Le. Roux Fire -- 2001

REALITIES Seeds planted 90 - 130 years ago -- • Industrial grazing • Past harvesting practices • Fire exclusion

REALITIES: WILDFIRE: Our #1 Fire Threat

REALITIES FIVE WILDFIRE LESSONS: 1. Occur at any time 2. Be of any size 3. Occur in all fuel types 4. They are unexpected and quick 5. Never enough suppression resources to protect every value-at-risk

IMPLICATIONS: What can YOU do to: • Ensure home/personal safety? • Help us help you?

ACTIONS What You Ø Implement a fuel Do Now management program on your Will Make A entire property Difference

FACTORS WHICH AFFECT FIRE BEHAVIOR Topography Weather Ignition Fuel

Tri. Data Study (1997) Wildland Firefighter Safety Awareness Study 114 proposed actions to improve safety #1 – implement fuel management activities

RESULT: A place where threat of destructive wildfire has been greatly reduced

ACTIONS Ø Keep area clean: -- ground -- roof & gutters What You Do Now Ø Stack wood & other flammables away Will Make A from structures Difference Ø Remove branches which overhang roof or chimney

ACTIONS Ø Prune trees & shrubs What You Do Now Ø Mow tall grass & weeds Will Make A Difference Ø Utilize limited or noncombustible siding, roofing, and deck material

ACTIONS Ø Post name & address What You Ø Ensure adequate Do Now access Will Make A Difference Ø Ensure water supply Ø Properly dispose of ashes

ACTIONS Ø Practice family fire drill & evacuation plan What You Do Now Will Make A Ø Encourage your neighbors Difference Ø Support area-wide efforts

FIRE: NOT a question of “If”, but, “When” and “Where”

ARE YOU PREPARED?

We Can Help Invitation

Fuel Management Program 211 W. Aspen Flagstaff AZ 86001 (928) 779 -7688