Protecting Life and Property from Wildfire

Outlines U.S. agencies and programs with wildfire responsibilities

Includes firewise construction and landscaping checklists

Provide sample state firewise implementation plans, case studies, and mitigation initiatives

Dramatic illustrations depict wildfires and their aftermath.

1.       Introduction to the Wildland/Urban Interface

2.       Agencies and Programs with Wildland Responsibilities

3.       Assessing Fire Hazard and Risk in Wildland/Urban Interface Communities

4.       Planning Interface Community Development

5.       Features of Firewise Communities

6.       Formulation of a Plan for Firewise Communities

Appendix A: Sample State Firewise Implementation Plans

Appendix B: Comparison of Fuel Management Alternatives

Appendix C: Firewise Construction and Landscaping Checklists

Appendix D: Firewise Communities/USA Case Studies and Mitigation Initiatives

           NFPA 1144, Standard for Protecting Life and Property from Wildfire

Appendix F: Wildland/Urban Interface Resources

Index