Firewise Community Workshops

Firewise community workshops offer community leaders and homeowners the opportunity to meet with Florida Division of Forestry representatives and learn how to make homes and neighborhoods more wildfire safe. 

 

Florida’s population has experienced rapid growth, particularly in the “wildland/urban interface” – the area on the edge of towns where developments are close to forests and other wildlands.  Fire is a natural part of these areas; however, wildfire threats can create a hazard for residents.  On average, Florida experiences the 2nd highest number of wildfires in the nation.

Workshop Overview

All workshops are fun and informative and include presentations, videos, computer simulations, and discussion. All participants receive free materials including a CD ROM, brochures and information, a notebook, and other giveaways. Workshops are free, and food and drinks are provided. 

Community Leader Workshops

"Living on the Edge" community leader workshops bring local decision makers together to examine community-wide fire hazards and discuss ways to improve wildfire safety and planning.

 

“Valuable information for everyone.”  ~ participant

Homeowner Workshops

Homeowner workshops raise awareness of wildfire hazards to property and encourage simple actions to improve safety from wildfires. 

If you are interested in a homeowner workshop in your area, please contact Christine Denny or send an email to: fire(at)pandionsystems.com

 “The workshop was fun and I really learned a lot about wildfire issues and simple things I can do around my home to be Firewise.”   ~ participant