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The U.S. Fire Administrator on Wildfire Risk Resilience

The U.S. Fire Administrator on Wildfire Risk Resilience

FromThe Employee Safety Podcast


The U.S. Fire Administrator on Wildfire Risk Resilience

FromThe Employee Safety Podcast

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Nearly one-third of the U.S. population lives in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). These fire-prone areas are a perfect storm of fuel availability, weather conditions, and ignition sources—leaving organizations and communities at serious risk of wildfire.  U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell joined the show to discuss how businesses within the WUI can innovate to mitigate wildfire risk. Listen to learn how: Recent wildfire trends impact organizations today Building codes and standards keep facilities and people safe Drones and ignition detection technology support response Regular fuel clearing mitigates wildfire risk Resources:USFA Wildfire Augmented Reality AppUSFA BlogFEMA Ready.govThe Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia. Get every episode delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing here. 
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Employee Safety Podcast is for professionals responsible for the safety and well-being of their employees. Today’s world has a wide array of threats: wildfires, hurricanes, civil unrest, acts of violence, a global pandemic. We will discuss how to protect your employees from all of these threats—whether they’re in the office, working remotely, or traveling for business. Each episode features an interview with a leader in employee safety, discussing topics such as emergency preparedness, business continuity, critical communication, severe weather, pandemic response, and more.