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“Weather is the lifeblood of wildland fires. A wind driven fire in dry conditions won’t respect roads, fences, or blocks of homes; it will consume anything combustible that lies in its path. The start and spread of fires is created by the fire triangle—the right combination of fuel, weather, and topography. Give it an ignition source and this combination can be deadly and the results catastrophic.”

How to recognize the signs for increased wildfire risk in your community and how you can stay safe http://go.usa.gov/22gG


Weather – a key ingredient to a never-ending “fire season” | FEMA.gov
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Author: Justin Dombrowski and John MacleanWith just a flicker of a match, a cigarette butt, or a lightning strike in the high country, fire takes its toll fast and with no regard for those in its path.These statistics, from last year alone, show how wildfires have a significant impact across the cou...

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness offers training to a variety of emergency response disciplines. Law enforcement is no exception. This story demonstrates how five officers from Long Beach, Calif., suited up and participated in training necessary to meet required safety goals, and safely respond to incidents involving chemicals or other toxic materials. http://cdp.dhs.gov/news/long-beach-police-train-for-hazardous-threats-expand-knowledge-for-department.html


Long Beach PD Finds Benefit in CDP Training
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Five police officers from Long Beach, Calif., recently attended training at FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), in Anniston, Ala. The officers enrolled in three courses with a goal to increase their knowledge in response to a toxic agent or biological incident. The CDP training allows the...

Did you know? FEMA has lots of self-paced, online training courses offered free of charge. Check it out http://training.fema.gov/IS/


Emergency Management Institute
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The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-paced, Independent Study, courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment.