Collaboration Across Borders A Partnership between FireSmart (Canada) and Firewise (USA) Kelly Johnston Molly Mowery
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Collaboration Across Borders
A Partnership between FireSmart (Canada) and
Firewise (USA)
Kelly JohnstonMolly Mowery
Johnston, Mowery | 5th International Wildland Fire Conference | May 2011
Photo credit: Michael Bond
Overview
• Current Wildfire Issues in North America• FireSmart and Firewise Programs• Collaboration – Why and How
Johnston, Mowery | 5th International Wildland Fire Conference | May 2011
Wildfire Issues in North America
• Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Trends• Economic Constraints• Environmental Concerns
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FireSmart (Canada)
• Administered by Partners in Protection Assc.• Began in 1990 as largely Alberta-based • 1st Edition FireSmart Manual (1999)– Developed using reference material from
Canadian organizations, NFPA
• 2nd Edition (2003) – Significant increase in support
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Firewise (USA)
• Administered by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Partnership with US Forest Service, US Dept of the Interior, National Association of State Foresters
• “Firewise” term emerged in 1990s
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• 2002: 12 pilots launched• 2010: Nearly 700 recognized communities in 41
states throughout the U.S.• www.firewise.org
Firewise Communities/USA®
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Why Collaboration?• Need for unified efforts
in Canada• Compatible mission
statements• Opportunity to share
success of Firewise program
• Information/ Resource Exchange
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Collaboration: Moving Forward
• Memorandum of Understanding• Challenges and Goals– Strengthen Partnerships– Acknowledging Differences– Increase Membership – Secure Funding
Molly [email protected]
www.firewise.org www.nfpa.org
THANK YOU!
Kelly [email protected]
www.partnersinprotection.ab.ca
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