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Beyond the Checklist: A Virtual Handbook of Engineering Resources for WUI Property Fire Risk Assessment and Mitigation

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Description

Over the course of the past year SFPE and Jensen Hughes have worked closely to develop a handbook of engineering and science-based principles and guidance for fire departments to use in conducting home assessments in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). This webinar is designed to introduce the handbook to fire department personnel who will be using this valuable tool. The webinar will include brief background on the development of the handbook, the content in the handbook, and tips and tricks to efficiently use the handbook as guidance for conducting home risk assessments in the WUI.

Contributors

  • Alex Cooper

    Alex Cooper began his career with Colorado Springs Fire Department as a Fuels Technician within the Wildfire Mitigation Section. Alex graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology. During his time in Oklahoma, he served part-time working with the Stillwater Fire Department managing the PPE Program and served as a volunteer firefighter for four years. He served in executive leadership roles within the Fire Protection Society and other student organizations at OSU. He is a certified Structural Firefighter and NWCG Wildland Firefighter, ICC Fire Inspector II, and Fire Plans Examiner.

    Alex spent three summers as an engineering intern for Jensen Hughes, and one summer as an industrial safety intern for HollyFrontier Refining. Upon graduation he began working for Jensen Hughes in the Colorado Springs office where he now serves as a Staff Consultant. He has presented at the NFPA and SFPE Annual conferences on exterior fire spread and structure to structure ignition. Alex conducts risk and hazard assessments, develops wildfire protection and resiliency plans, and has worked closely with the planners and traffic engineers to model evacuations and create evacuation plans.

February 13, 2023
Mon 1:00 PM EST

Duration 1H 0M

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