Fire Information and WRAs

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2. Fire Information and WRAs Objectives • To understand the role of fire information in wilderness fire management • To understand the role of WFRA in support of fire information

3. Role of Fire InformationWork with the local citizenry They may have attitudes about fire policy or fire managers Be protective of the/their wilderness

4. Citizenry may have preconceived notions about wilderness fire or have feelings based on past incidents.

5. PIOS work with the media and conduct public meetings

6. PIOs may have to work with in holdings

7. Role of WFRA in fire information • Help explainfire policy and fire response • Help explain fire tactics and response actions

8. Difficulties Doing Fire Information in Wilderness

13. Unique or difficult messages to convey about wilderness fireNatural fire occurrence and change in landscapes due to fire intensity or lack of fire

14. Long term fire management goals

15. Balance ofWFU fires and suppression fire- why some are left and others are suppressed

16. Ability of resources to reach the fire or be mobile around the fire area

17. What are wilderness values?

18. Ways the WRA can help the PIOs • What resources are in the fire area • Written resources or contacts where PIOs can get further information on values at risk, specific wilderness issues and fire fighting methods for suppression and rehab.