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Citizens Guide to Our Fire Environment

Ever hear of Foehn winds? Similar to the Santa Ana winds in Southern California, they played an important role spreading the Almeda fire on Sept. 8, 2020, that destroyed more than 2,000 homes in the Rogue Valley. Wonder how to prioritize wildfire hazard reduction around your home? Do you know your evacuation route or what firefighters do after a fire discovery? This course will introduce you to basic fire behavior and weather as taught to firefighters so you can make informed decisions; it will illuminate what goes on during wildfires, prescribed burns and fire managed for resource benefit. Information on recent weather research will be provided through collaboration with a local meteorologist and include a more in-depth look at on-the-ground wildfire management.

Citizens Guide to Our Fire Environment – In-Person (Hybrid)
Item Number: W26NAT300A
Dates: 2/5/2026 - 3/5/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Maximum Enrollment: 34
Seats Available: 29
Building: Campbell Center
Room: Room A
Instructor: Mary Kwart, Paul Derezotes

Ever hear of Foehn winds? Similar to the Santa Ana winds in Southern California, they played an important role spreading the Almeda fire on Sept. 8, 2020, that destroyed more than 2,000 homes in the Rogue Valley. Wonder how to prioritize wildfire hazard reduction around your home? Do you know your evacuation route or what firefighters do after a fire discovery? This course will introduce you to basic fire behavior and weather as taught to firefighters so you can make informed decisions; it will illuminate what goes on during wildfires, prescribed burns and fire managed for resource benefit. Information on recent weather research will be provided through collaboration with a local meteorologist and include a more in-depth look at on-the-ground wildfire management.

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