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CERTIFIED WILDFIRE MITIGATION SPECIALIST CWMS Test
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Book 1, Community guide for preparing a CWPP
protection plan healthy forest restoration act The process through which a CWPP is developed involves.. -
effective collaboration requires....participation with .... -
local authorities committed to the process
official or forest service. Anyone can, though.
ignitability-both fuels and structure itself
readiness-training, equipment, mutual aid, etc
CCR's and local zoning, building codes,
CWPP should do what 3 things regarding fuel treatments -
book2, establishing fire prevention education cooperative programs and partnerships
prevention program
topography
built and natural, where destruction is unacceptable
and cause etc
Target message by age groups too wildland fire prevention education teams can be mobilized -
operations specialist, public affairs officer, and prevention specialist Developing a cooperative corporate program, 10 steps -
2-id target companies 3-id specific program ideas for each company 4-id approximate costs for each program 5-id company contact 6-send proposal letter 7-follow up by phone 8-schedule meeting
9-work with them throughout the program 10-say thanks Book 3, safer from the start, guide to Firewise-friendly development
construction, landscape, maintenance, and homeowner education
elements, vents and openings, windows, walls, attachments:decks/fences/porches, other structures
2-few rules 3-easy to obey 4-efficient, 5-efficient ones accomplish goal without undue side effects, 6-enforceable 7-flexible 8-must be communicated
require cedar roof, restrict vegetation clearance Book 4, Fire communication and education
through awareness and knowledge
it's continuous involves everyone
federal agencies, tribes
extent(geographical distribution) duration(time) intensity(level of public interest or conflict generated)
info with public(media, internet, etc...) -involving public(field trips, group meetings) how do urban versus rural residents prefer communication -
activity, future catastrophe avoidance, safety preparations Urban: utilize mass media, focus on aesthetics, ecosystem health, resource protection Home and building materials:
fireplace chimney chases, gutters, roof maintenance, siding Home and building materials:
foundation, garage, sliding glass door
Home and building materials:
windows
