Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services Unit 7

Watch the video, “Beyond the Flames: The Story of Project Wildfire”. It is about a collaborative fire-wise effort dealing with wildland fire interface risk reduction efforts in the community of Bend, Oregon. Following the video, in one to two pages, answer the questions listed below. Be as specific as possible.

a. What was the critical risk reduction issue for Bend, Oregon?

b. Who were the members of the leadership team for the initiative?

c. Which of the eight stages of change were used by the leadership team?

d. What were the leadership keys to the success of the initiative?

e. Identify and explain the leadership lessons that you found in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUAK8PHnIN0&feature=youtu.be

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The risk reduction issue that was critical for Bend Oregon was?
The risk reduction issue for bend Oregon was to protect the community against the loss of life, property and natural resources as a result of wildland fire. It seeks to create and maintain fire-adapted communities, restore fire-adapted ecosystems, instil a sense of personal responsibility for taking preventive actions regarding wildfire, improving the fire resilience of the landscape while protecting other economic,

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