Firewise USA 2022.03.09

Learn techniques for protecting your home and community from damage associated with wildfire. We will look at the construction of the home itself and compare the safety of various building materials. The home is split into several zones regarding fire resistance, and we will go over do’s and don’ts within each zone. The area right around the home where it interacts with the landscaping and surrounding forest is also broken into zones, and we will discuss how to make these areas more fire-adapted.
Herb Johnson has been a wildland firefighter for 24 years, and for 19 years he worked for the Oregon Department of Forestry in Southwest Oregon. For 11 years, he has been the coordinator for Firewise USA and for the Fuels Reduction Grant.
This is a recording of the Land Steward Community Education Class Series. Find more upcoming topics at extension.oreg....