The U.S. Fire Administrator on Wildfire Risk Resilience
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
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The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
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