Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) Workshop While wildfires are a problem
in virtually every part of the US, research has lead to a
greater understanding of how wildland fires ignite homes. There
are many steps that can be taken to reduce losses; this two-day
workshop will help you to identify the hazards and reduce risks
in the home ignition zone (HIZ) before a wildfire starts. By
applying this knowledge of how wildland-urban interface (WUI)
fires occur and by using new approaches, future WUI fire
disasters can be significantly reduced. As part of the
curriculum, the HIZ workshop incorporates NFPA 1141, Standard
for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in
Suburban and Rural Areas, and NFPA 1144, Standard for Reducing
Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire, as the basis for
assessing hazards and recommending appropriate mitigation
measures to reduce wildfire risks to homes, developments,
communities, and subdivisions and to increase awareness among
residents and communities. For more information a