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National fire Prevention Education Team Mobilizes in Cibola National Forest
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In a proactive move to safeguard communities and natural resources, a 13-member National Fire Prevention Education team (NFPET) has been deployed to the Cibola National Forest and Grasslands. This multi-agency team, comprised of federal and state experts, aims to enhance local wildfire prevention efforts and provide specialized support in complex situations.
Reinforcing Wildfire Prevention
the NFPET functions similarly to Incident Management Teams, serving as an emergency resource to meet the specific wildfire prevention goals of the host unit. Their primary objective is to collaborate with local agencies and community groups to promote vital wildfire safety messaging and actively reduce the incidence of human-caused wildfires.
Did You Know? Human-caused wildfires account for a significant percentage of all wildfires annually, placing a strain on resources and endangering communities [1].
“spark Safety, Not Wildfires”
Francisco Salazar, Prevention Program Manager for the U.S. Forest Service Southwestern Region, emphasized the importance of this initiative. “this is an exciting opportunity to have a team arrive proactively to help bolster the Cibola National Forest and Grasslands’ existing prevention program and provide training opportunities to build local prevention capacity,” salazar stated. The NFPET’s efforts are summarized by the campaign slogan, “Spark Safety, Not Wildfires,” which highlights the focus on preventing wildfires caused by human activities such as unattended campfires, debris burning, and equipment use.
Public Outreach and Awareness
Stacey Grimes, Team Lead, outlined the team’s strategy for raising awareness. “Our goal is to raise awareness as to what everyone can do to prepare
