Wildland Fire Awareness with Tiffany Davila

Arizona State Parks and Trails Podcast

English - March 17, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB
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Did you know that 75-80% of wildland fires are caused by people? That's why we're talking ahead of wildfire season with Public Affairs Officer for Arizona's Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM), Tiffany Davila. She has so much great information about how we can do our part to prevent wildland fires.

Tiffany shares the causes and impact wildland fires can have on Arizona, the work that DFFM does to manage wildland fires, and what residents can do to prevent and prepare for wildland fires.

See the following fire safety and prevention resources discussed with Tiffany during this episode:

Information on creating a defensible space at your homeTips to prevent wildland fires (camping, target shooting, fireworks, and vehicle safety)Arizona's 125 Firewise USA-recognized communitiesFire restrictions and Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management iOS or Android mobile app

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