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Georgia Firewise Program
Eric L. Mosley
Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager
Georgia Forestry Commission
Who are we?
Who are we?
Who are we?
Mechanical Fuel Treatment Program
Community Wildfire Protection Plans
The Georgia Firewise program works with public and private entities to educate, train and prepare for a wildfire event.
The Georgia Firewise programs has 41 certified communities and the numbers of new communities are growing each year.
Fire departments and Community Leaders are our primary audience. Utilizing the knowledge of leaders who are already part of the community, we can make a greater impact on homeowners. It takes the efforts of everyone for us to be successful in gaining area interest, participation and community engagement.
Georgia’s Firewise Program
Burning Debris 44.5 %
Arson 36 %
Equipment Use 5.8%
Misc. 9%
Lightning 1.5%
Children 1.1%
Campfire 0.9%
Railroad 0.8%
Smokers 0.5%
The vast majority of Georgia’s wildfires are caused by humans, intentionally or unintentionally. Firewise can be the tool that reduces these statistics through community awareness. It’s a matter of educating everyone.
2012 Wildfire Statistics
Why is Firewise needed in Georgia?
Though most Georgia wildfires are small with creeping flames; our recent weather and drought conditions has created unprecedented fires like these in SE Georgia. Low humidity and a lack of moisture can allow for these type of large fires – which are hard to stop.
Why is Firewise needed in Georgia?
Towns County Fire Adapted Community
– Local Leaders– Local, State, and Federal Partners– Communities– Governance
:– 7 current Firewise Communities– Town Fire and Rescue RSG– USFS Fuel Management
Fire Adapted Community Program
Fire Adapted Community Program
Towns County Fire Adapted Community
A Successful Coalition– Local Leaders– Local, State, and Federal Partners– Communities– Governance
Leading by example:– 9 current Firewise Communities– Town Fire and Rescue RSG– USFS Fuel Management
Building a Regional Legacy:
Fire Adapted Community Program
Georgia Firewise Certified SitesGeorgia Military Bases
– Fort Gordon– Fort Benning– Robbins Air force Base– Camp Merrill
Georgia State Parks– Fort Mountain State Park– Panola Mountain State Park– Brasstown Valley Resort
Georgia Boy & Girl Scout Camps
Georgia Stat Prisons
Georgia Firewise Certified Site
Young Harris College (Towns County, GA)– Student Education & Training– Wildfire Prevention & Planning – Evacuation Plans
Toccoa Falls College (Stephens County, GA)– Mechanical/Prescribed Fire Program– Mitigation Teams
Berry College (Floyd County, GA)
Georgia College and State University (Baldwin County, GA)
Georgia Firewise Campus
Georgia Firewise Campus
Georgia Firewise Campus
By working with Georgia’s fire crews through the Firewise program, we hope to accomplish the following:
To the public: Heightened awareness of wildfire presence in Georgia; greater involvement with preventing wildfire.
To fire crews: Sustainable fire prevention plans, involvement with continual fire mitigation projects, and continuing
leadership in community fire safety efforts.
Conclusion
We appreciate your time and attention.
To learn more about how Firewise can work with your community, visit www.georgiafirewise.org or contact
Eric L. Mosley, Fire Mitigation Program Manager at the contact information below.
Eric L. [email protected]
478-752-1193 office912-531-7152 cell
Thank You