Assessing Structure Ignition Potential from Wildfire - 2-Day Classroom Training

Hawaii Wildfire Summit: Pre-Summit Training

Assessing Structure Ignition Potential from Wildfire is a two-day NFPA classroom training session developed to 1) increase an understanding and competency in wildland/urban interface fire mitigation, 2) assist wildfire mitigation and prevention professionals, regardless of organizational affiliation, in assessing risks to individual homes in wildland, forested, or grassland areas, and 3) encourage and make recommendations for corrective mitigation measures to residents and homeowner associations.

This interactive and updated NFPA® training, based on scientific research on how homes and other structures ignite during wildfires and NFPA 1144: Standard for Reducing Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire, covers wildfire behavior, structure exposure, and the concept of the Structure Ignition Potential.

The training will enable attendees to confidently assess structure ignition potential and to recommend appropriate mitigation measures for homes and other structures in residential areas exposed to wildfire hazards. Individuals who learn the basic information about individual Structure Ignition Potential assessment will be better prepared to conduct community assessments that will fulfill the requirements of the Firewise Communities/USA® Recognition program.

In a learning environment that encourages discussion and interaction, sessions are taught by wildland fire specialists who understand how and why homes and communities are destroyed during wildfire events and the simple things that residents can do to minimize property loss.