Free Online Learning for Home and Business Owners
If your home or business is in an area at risk of wildfire, there are many steps you can take to protect your property from damage should a wildfire occur. NFPA® has developed this free online course to help you understand what those steps are and how you can reduce your risk.
This course will teach homeowners, business owners, and property managers about the key factors that increase risk to property from wildfire. Supported by a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), it is the only comprehensive teaching tool designed for property owners that provides science-based steps on how to protect property from wildfire.
The course provides key information in an engaging format, using video, animation, scenario-based activities, and interactive knowledge checks. In addition, you will be prompted to develop a personal action planner to guide your own risk reduction efforts. You’ll also get access to a wide range of valuable online resources.
Use the handy free companion mobile app with an augmented reality experience.
After completing the course, download the free NFPA Wildfire Risk Simulator app to evaluate how well your structure is protected. Using augmented reality and 3D technology, the app will allow you to create a virtual structure that mimics key characteristics of your own, then watch as a simulated wildfire occurs and see how well the structure survives. Together, the training and app provide a no-cost, easy-to-use, and engaging learning experience to understand how to reduce the risks of wildfire.
Key Topics:
- Factors that determine risk to property from wildfire
- Proven science-based steps you can take to protect your property
- Tips on how to share risk-reduction information with your friends and neighbors
Engage with the entire community.
Reducing Wildfire Risk to Property: Protecting Your Home or Business Online Training was developed specifically for homeowners, business owners, and property managers, but it can provide critical information and helpful resources communitywide.
Homeowners
Help protect your home and property by learning key risk factors and steps you can take to better prepare for potential wildfires.
Business Owners
Reducing wildfire risk should be part of every business plan to help protect your property and inventory and ensure business continuity.
Wildfire Mitigation Specialists
Mitigation specialists and fire and life safety educators can recommend this tool to their non-professional audiences in the field, incorporating it into their community outreach efforts.
Communities
Share the course with your neighbors and local business owners. Make sure to incorporate this free online learning as part of your community risk reduction programs, Fire Prevention Week™ activities, Wildfire Community Preparedness Day events, and other opportunities to engage and educate the entire community.
Start Reducing Wildfire Risk to Property: Help Protect Your Home or Business
By investing less than an hour of your time, you could have a big impact on reducing your wildfire risk. Register now for the Reducing Wildfire Risk to Property: Protecting Your Home or Business Online Training today.