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Michele Steinberg

Quincy, Massachusetts

NFPA's manager for Firewise Communities: saving lives and property from wildfires

Interests: disaster safety, natural hazards, land use planning, wildland fire, mitigation, Firewise, community action, social behavior change

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Free California webinar on firefighting operations in the wildland/urban interface

Our friends at the California Fire Science Consortium hold great, FREE, one-hour webinars on all kinds of wildfire topics. Next on their list is "Fire Operations in the Wildland-Urban Interface", presented by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Phill Veneris on Wednesday,... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Fire Service Today

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Free California consortium webinar features fire operations in the WUI

Our friends at the California Fire Science Consortium hold great, FREE, one-hour webinars on all kinds of wildfire topics. Next on their list is "Fire Operations in the Wildland-Urban Interface", presented by CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Phill Veneris next Wednesday, May 22 at 12 pm Pacific Time. Chief Veneris is... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Whatever you call it, Firewise principles work!

A recent story about the fires in southern California documented one fire in Camarillo Springs that "moved through the...area without destroying a single home." While the opening paragraph credits "an army of firefighters" stationed in the area to protect homes, a closer read reveals that planning and preparation are credited... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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New blog captures Firewise success story in South Dakota

A few days ago, one of our longstanding "Firewise sparkplugs" sent me an email announcing her new blog, The Moderate Botanist. Helen McGranahan of the Silver Star community near the Black Hills explains the creation of this online resource this way: "Custer County Conservation District hosted a forum earlier this... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Remembering a life dedicated to serving others

The Firewise family lost one of its own last week with the untimely death of Matt Simpson, former Arkansas Firewise liaison and Chief of the Lake Hamilton Fire Department. As the Firewise liaison for the state Forestry Commission, Matt carried on the energetic legacy of David Samuel, who retired in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Windy and fiery in Texas...just in time for Firewise workshop

I'm wondering when the state wildfire officials will begin to put two and two together: invite Steinberg to a meeting in our district and watch the red flags fly! This is the 2nd time in a month that I've traveled south for Firewise and been met with high fire danger... Continue reading

Posted Feb 25, 2013 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Meet up in Texas for some Firewise 101!

I'm excited to present at this Texas Firewise Workshop in a few weeks. The Texas A&M Forest Service has teamed up with the Sun City Texas Community Association and its Firewise Group to put on a full day of educational sessions followed by a half-day tour of the Sun City... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2013 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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What a tremendous success! Congratulations on a successful 2012 and best wishes for even greater outreach in 2013.

Commented Jan 4, 2013 on Thousands reached in 2012 through Remembering When program at Safety Source

Thanks for the link, and for your call. I found "Ewe-niversally Green" here: http://eweniversallygreen.com/home - could they be the same critters you are remembering? They are sheep that look like goats!

Commented Jan 2, 2013 on The truth about goats at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

The truth about goats

I was interviewed not long ago by a California-based reporter from USA Today who wanted to know all about goats and wildfire mitigation. Since I'd recently visited the Prescott, Arizona, area and learned about their use of goats to mow down flammable fuels in commonly-owned areas, I mentioned that. And... Continue reading

Posted Dec 28, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Common denominators of home destruction and survival in Texas

The Texas A&M Forest Service has just released a comprehensive and easy-to-read report on the state's 2011 fire season, with a strong focus on the common denominators of home destruction and survival. Unlike many such reports from federal and state agencies, that tend to focus heavily on discussion of suppression... Continue reading

Posted Dec 26, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Miss Haynes can be our new spokesmodel! :) Love this tip!

Commented Dec 26, 2012 on 12 Days of Firewise – Final Tip! Create a wildfire safety action plan at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

Surviving wildfire: a handbook for homeowners

This fall, I had the unprecedented opportunity to review and comment on a very unusual manuscript. Author Linda Masterson reached out to NFPA staff for help with her book, Surviving Wildfire. She and her husband lost their home to wildfire in the Crystal Fire near Fort Collins, Colorado, in April... Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Ready, set...grants! FEMA opens fire safety grant application window

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has just opened the grant application process for their Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants. From today through January 18, 2013, your fire department, state organization, municipality or non-profit group may apply for funds to conduct wildfire safety projects! The FP&S Grants are part... Continue reading

Posted Dec 17, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Cool and wet? Great weather to start your Firewise plans!

I love reading blogs about Firewise where I think, "Gosh, I couldn't have said that better myself!" A tip of the blogger hat to Kevin W. Zobrist, the Washington State University Regional Extension Specialist for Forest Stewardship. Kevin, also known by his Twitter handle as @WSUExtForestry, has penned an excellent... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Thanks for all these great comments. It's great to hear how well our staff serve as "ambassadors" for Firewise! Learn much more about the program at our website, www.firewise.org - check the Information and Resources tab for a wealth of materials.

Commented Nov 29, 2012 on Landscape architects learn about Firewise in Phoenix at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

What's happening? Find out on the Firewise Events page!

The Firewise website has just updated its Events page with a simple list format for wildland fire safety training, conferences, and similar events. Click "Events" on the top navigation banner at www.firewise.org (see, I circled it in red!) This will bring you to our Events page with listings and links... Continue reading

Posted Nov 27, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Michele Steinberg is now following Faith Berry

Nov 15, 2012

Michele Steinberg is now following Gary Marshall

Nov 15, 2012

Michele Steinberg is now following LisaMarie Sinatra

Nov 15, 2012

CSI Fire: analyzing a scene of wildfire destruction

Five years ago at this time, San Diego County was under siege by a large and destructive wildfire – the Witch Creek/Guejito Fire complex would ultimately destroy more than 1,600 structures in October and November of 2007. I accompanied a video crew from Boston to obtain footage of damaged and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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How do you eat an elephant?

Q. How do you eat an elephant? A. One bite at a time. A silly riddle, but applicable to us who live in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI is pronounced woo-eee, and said with feeling). Eating an elephant is a big job and best not done alone. We each have our... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Reflections on a wildfire disaster: five years later

Five years ago this week, I attended a wonderful conference in Fort Collins, Colorado. The first "Human Dimensions of Wildfire" conference sponsored by the International Association of Wildland Fire was attended by about 100 of the nation's wildfire researchers, students, and practitioners who focused on the social aspects and dynamics... Continue reading

Posted Oct 22, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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How to turn an at-risk house into a Firewise demonstration home

How does a house become a Firewise Demonstration Home? Just ask Joanne and Dick Bierschenk of Cragsmoor, New York. Their home lies in close proximity to Sam’s Point Preserve, a 5,000 acre natural area managed by The Nature Conservancy, located on the Shawangunk Ridge in upstate New York. The preserve... Continue reading

Posted Sep 14, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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Calling all enforcers: the future of wildland firefighting qualifications depends on you!

Are you a state fire marshal or fire commissioner? Someone who represents an agency that enforces wildland fire standards? The National Fire Protection Association needs your expertise on its committee developing the standard on Wildland Fire Fighting Professional Qualifications. And if you qualify, NFPA will cover up to 80% of... Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2012 at Fire Break – Wildfire Safety Blog

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