After a wildfire strikes a community, firefighters are often called upon to determine why certain homes are destroyed, while others remain unharmed. Examining Home Destruction in the Wildland/Urban Interface discusses the scientific process of gathering information that could help firefighters understand what happens during a wildland fire and the factors that can also help make homes likely to withstand future wildfires. Three different examples from the 2003 Old Fire examines the terrain, weather, wind direction, intensity of the fire, construction of the homes and other factors that could have possibly contributed to their loss. (DVD, 25 min., 2011)
Audience: Fire and Emergency Professionals, Firewise State Liaisons, Wildland Mitigation Specialists, Insurance Professionals, Residents, Homeowners.
When ordering this DVD, you may also want to consider FWC21501D -- Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignition DVD, FWC21397D -- Making Your Home Firewise DVD, FWC40097V -- Building a Firewise Home DVD, FWC206DPK -- Firewise Landscape Series DVD and Brochure Set, FWC21008 - Communities Compatible with Nature Brochure, FWC40511D -- Safer from the Start: Developing a Firewise Community DVD and FWC40409 -- Safer from the Start: A Guide to Firewise-Friendly Developments Booklet.