This impactful episode introduces Daniel Berlant, the Acting State Fire Marshal and Deputy Director of Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). We learn what his organization is doing to address the increasing threat of wildfires and how residents can participate. From actionable steps for residents to community involvement programs to global partnerships, this episode is an inspirational look into how far we’ve come globally in addressing wildfires and how we can all contribute to a safer, more resilient future for everyone.
This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit.
Links:
To learn more about FireSmart BC visit firesmartbc.ca
Learn more about the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit: https://firesmartbc.ca/wildfire-resiliency-and-training-summit/
Explore Daniel Berlant’s CAL FIRE website: https://www.fire.ca.gov/prepare
Watch FireSmart BC Videos: https://vimeo.com/firesmartbc
Final Podcast Assets:
AUDIO: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zZY_8QqCxUsAfBIEuq4VcnSRA6OkCgMJ