State Fire Marshal's Office offer fire safety webinars

SALEM — As summer nears, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office is sponsoring a series of webinars to help families make their properties more fire resistant.

April 19: noon – 1 p.m.

Defensible Space 101

Join the OSFM for a defensible space 101 presentation to get you and your property ready for wildfire.

Fire Risk Reduction Specialist, Kyle Reed, will talk about the science behind defensible space and how it

can give your home added protection against wildfire.

April 20: noon – 1 p.m.

Home Hardening 101

Is your home ready for wildfire season? Join the OSFM to learn how to make your home more resistant

to wildfire. In this webinar, we’ll explore different techniques to harden your home with expert John

Rizza.

May 3: noon – 1 p.m.

Firewise USA: What motivates people to start a community

It takes a community to rise to the challenge of wildfire in Oregon. Kick off Wildfire Awareness Month

with a discussion about how communities can work better together on wildfire preparedness and how

your community can take your neighborhood to the next level.

May 10: noon – 1 p.m.

5 E’s of CRR (focus on wildfire) – for fire service

Our actions in the fire service are based on the national community risk reduction framework. Come join

a discussion focused on applying the 5 E’s to wildfire mitigation in Oregon communities.

May 16: Noon – 1 p.m.

CWPP 101

Planning at the right levels leads to action in our communities. Come learn about the keystone planning

tools for communities with wildfire risk: Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP). Whether you

have an existing plan or want to learn how to start one, join fellow wildfire planners for CWPP 101.

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May 24: Noon – 1 p.m.

Emergency Preparedness

Evacuations during an emergency can happen in a matter of minutes. Are you prepared and ready to go

at a moment's notice? Join the OSFM and the Department of Emergency Management and learn from

the experts about all things evacuation preparedness. Get ready today to be prepared for tomorrow.

May 31: Noon – 1 p.m.

Fire-resistant plants and flammable plants

Add a splash of color and a bit of flair to your defensible space plan. Join the OSFM as we dive into fireresistant plants. Some are better than others. We’ll talk about which to add or keep and which could spell disaster.

June 14: Noon – 1 p.m.

Public Safety Power Shut-off

Are you ready in the event of a public safety power shutoff? From food to medication, how do you

prepare for the lights to be turned off during dangerous weather conditions to prevent wildfires? Join us

as we talk with the experts.

June 21: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fire season forecast

There are many aspects that go into predicting a wildfire season. Will the snowpack and wet early spring

have an impact on this fire season? Join us for a discussion with experts on how the 2023 fire season is

shaping up.

State Fire Marshal's Office offer fire safety webinars

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