Survey Highlights Wildfire Risk Reduction Education Gap

News Release In an effort to help wildland urban interface (WUI) communities better protect their homes against wildfire, the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) - the research affiliate of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - commissioned a comprehensive survey of residents, fire departments, and local governments in California and Oregon to explore perceptions of the wildfire problem and engagement in addressing those threats. The final report, “Stakeholder Perceptions of Wildfire Mitigation for Homes: Multi-Audience Survey Research,” which was publicly released today, underscores the need to better educate residents about ways they can reduce their homes’ risk. It also highlights the need for increased access to key information and resources.