It is important to note that this report was based only on data collected by the National Interagency Fire Center and does not account for all wildfires. Many of the wildfires handled at the local or county level are recorded in another data base known as the National Fire Incident Reporting system that is managed by the US Fire Administration.
Currently, there is no nationwide wildland fire education program that focuses exclusively on impacting youth behaviors and attitudes as they relate to prevention, preparedness, and mitigation. There's a multitude of excellent programs that target environmental education topics with brief information on wildfire mitigation, and a few that do a good job of tying in multiple components; but most don't address the science of the home ignition zone and the work that can positively impact a home's chances of survivability.
Welcome to our NEW website for 2013! As one of the first Fire Safe Councils in California, Fire Safe San Mateo strives to share timely information regarding our current projects, as well as provide useful resources for homeowners, businesses, and community members working to protect their homes from wildfire.