Technology Assessment: Protecting Structures and Improving Communications During Wild Land FiresDIANE Publishing, 2005 - 114 pages Since 1984, wildland fires have burned 850+ homes each year & the number of homes at risk is growing. The primary responsibility for ensuring that preventive steps are taken to protect homes lies with homeowners & state & local gov'ts., not the fed. gov't. The ability to communicate among all parties fighting a fire -- known as interoperability -- is essential, but is hampered because different public safety agencies operate on different radio frequencies or use incompatible communications equip. This report assesses: measures that can help protect structures from wildland fires, factors affecting use of protective measures, & the role technology plays in improving firefighting agencies' ability to communicate during wildland fires. Charts & tables. |
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| Title | Technology Assessment: Protecting Structures and Improving Communications During Wild Land Fires |
| Authors | Robin M. Nazzaro (au), Keith A. Rhodes (au) |
| Publisher | DIANE Publishing, 2005 |
| ISBN | 1422300560, 9781422300565 |
| Length | 114 pages |
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