Resources
The following links are Internet resources for home owners in order to help better prepare for the event of a fire
Firewise. A comprehensive resource center for all aspects of fire prevention and mitigation.
U.S. Forest Service U.S. Forest Service
Colorado Fire Restrictions Current fire restrictions in Colorado.
Colorado State Forest Service Colorado State Forest Service.
Active Fire Mapping Program U.S. Forest Service active fires.
National Interagency Fire Center National Interagency Fire Center.
Chimfex Information on chimney fire extinguisher.
Inciweb Current fire incidents.
Montrose Interagency Fire Management Unit Montrose Interagency Fire Management Unit.
Forests Under Fire Documentary Video on the state of our forests across the west.
60 Minutes clip on Mega Fires and the future of the forests in the west.
"Lessons from Waldo Canyon" report and subsequent video, "Fire Adapted Communities: A Case Study from Colorado Springs and the Waldo Canyon Fire". The video provides some great insight and also highlights the importance of fuels reduction and mitigation measures that that can be completed by homeowners in an effort to make their communities more fire adapted. The video also stresses the importance of interagency and community collaboration.
Fire on the Mountain: What Motivates Homeowners to Reduce Their Wildfire Risk?
A video produced by the Denver Post on recent wildfires in Southwest us.
A research paper written about Log Hill Mesa and Wildfire Preparedness.
More about the Research Team WiRé.
Especially for the kids -
Home Safety Guide for Kids This is a great resource for kids safety whether at home, outside, or online. This link comes to us courtesy of Amy in Ms. Ward's classroom in Millsboro, Delaware.
Insure your Home - Fire Safety Basics Another great resource about fire safety in the home with many links to other resources especially for kids. This valuable resource comes to us courtesy of Alyssa Britton's 3rd Grade class in Grand Prarie, Texas.
Personal Security and Self Defense Resource Guide This site contains many resources and tips for building a safer community and comes from Cassy, a high school student in Chicago, Illinois.