Helping your home Survive the next Wildfire:
How landscaping and gardening around your home can increase the chance of your home surviving the next wildfire with guest speaker Guy Gifford
All are welcome, suggested donation $10 at the door.
Please register so we have adequate seating prepared.
Photo of the 2024 Fire in the Flying L, Glenrose Conservation Unit of Dishman Hills, by Lance Gifford.
Another wildfire season is approaching this summer, making this the perfect time to think about updates to your landscaping and gardening. We’ll explore the leading causes of home ignition during wildfires and share practical steps you can take to “harden” your home against fire. You’ll also learn which landscaping materials and plants increase fire risk, as well as safer alternatives to use around your property.
Burned area after the Ponderosa Fire, DHC Stock Photo
Guy Gifford
Assistant Division Manager
Community Resilience Program
Wildland Fire Management Division
Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Guy Gifford has been a wildland fire fighter since 1984 and started his professional forestry career in 1991. He is currently the Statewide Community Resilience manager. The Community Resilience program includes the following programs: Firewise USA Sites, Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Wildfire Ready Neighbors and Community Wildfire Defense Grants.
During the fire season he works on type three teams in planning and information officer roles.
Guys is also a volunteer ski patroller with the Mount Spokane Ski Patrol since 1994, and a current board member of the Dishman Hills Conservancy since 2015 and chairs their Stewardship committee.
See you at the SPOKANE VALLEY LIBRARY -check that Google gives you the correct location on Herald Rd. and Sprague Ave. This event will be held in the Diane E. Zahand Meeting Room West.
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