See the workshop brochure.

ABOUT US:
WELCOME AND THANK YOU
for
attending the 2015 Pikes Peak Wildfire
Prevention Partners Wildfire Workshop.
This one-day event hosts a variety of
Colorado experts collaborating together to
better understand and communicate the goal
of living “fire safe” in a wildland urban
interface (WUI) environment.
No matter your position… Homeowner,
Elected Official, Insurance Agent, Forester or
Firefighter this workshop has something for
you!
The PPWPP would like to extend a special
THANK YOU to all of the Guest Speakers,
Vendors, Donors and Camp Elim for lending
your time and support. Without you, today’s
events would not be possible.
The Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners
is a group of wildfire professionals, wildfire
mitigation
contractors,
agency
representatives and homeowners. Our
mission is to reduce the threat of wildfire to
life and property in El Paso, Douglas and
Teller counties, CO. This is done through
education, cooperation and coordination
among our member agencies, organizations,
and individuals. To learn more or join
please visit:
www.ppwpp.org
2015
WILDFIRE
WORKSHOP
CAMP ELIM
5567 PAINTED ROCKS RD
WOODLAND PARK, CO
2015 WORKSHOP COMMITTEE:
Randy Johnson, Larkspur Fire
Keith Worley, Forestree Development
Vernon Champlin, NE Teller County Fire
Dave Root, CO State Forest Service
Kathy Russell, Black Forest Together
Diane Strohm, USAFA Natural Resources
Margo Humes, Falcon Fire
Scott MacDonald, Black Forest Together
Andy Lyon, Wullhouse Studios
Jean Blaisdell, Ridgewood CWPP
Mary Ann Todd, Ridgewood CWPP
PIKES PEAK WILDFIRE
PREVENTION PARTNERS
PO Box 62819
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Event Schedule
March 27, 2015
Time
Presentation/Activity
7:30-8:15am
8:15-8:30
8:30-8:45
8:45-9:00
9:00-9:15
9:15-10:00
Registration, Meet & Greet
Welcome/Introductions/PPWPP Video Presentation
FireTalk – More than Just Cutting Trees… What is “Fire Adapted”?
FireTalk – Private Property Fuels Management… Hiring a Professional
FireTalk – Challenges and Benefits of a FireWise Community
General – Comparing the Hayman (2002), Waldo (2012) and Black Forest (2013)
Fires… Has Anything Really Changed in a Dozen Years?
10:00-10:15
10:15-10:30
10:30-10:45
10:45-11:45
Networking Break
FireTalk – Drones for Wildfire Protection... A Glimpse into the Future
FireTalk – How to Create FireWise Policy within in your HOA Community
B GROUP 1
U
The 2002 Hayman Fire… What does the Scar have to Say Today?
S
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11:45-1:00
1:00-2:00
GROUP 2
Site 1: US Forest Service – A Look at the Recent County Line Rx Burn
Site 2: Ridgewood, A FireWise Project… 15-Years in the Making
Networking Lunch
B GROUP 1
U
Site 1: US Forest Service – A Look at the Recent County Line Rx Burn
S
Site 2: Ridgewood, A FireWise Project… 15 Years in the Making
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GROUP 2
The 2002 Hayman Fire… What does the Scar have to Say Today?
2:00-2:30
2:30-2:45
2:45-3:45
FireTalk – The Survivor… What is Fire Resistant Construction?
Networking Break
General – Your Insurance Policy… What all WUI Dwellers Must Know
3:45-4:00
FireTalk – What does “Red Flag Day” Mean to You? (Ready/Set/Go)
4:00-4:15
4:15-4:45
4:45-5:00
FireTalk – Understanding the Value of Prescribed Fire
General – Introducing Colorado’s Newest Wildland Fire Tool (Air Fleet Capabilities)
Closing Remarks
Presenter
Randy Johnson, Larkspur Fire District
Jonathan Bruno, CUSP
Michelle Connelly, CUSP
Courtney Peterson, CO State Forest Service
Tyler Lambert, NETCo Fire District
Jim Schanel, Colorado Springs Fire Dept.
Bob Harvey, Rubicon Fire Solutions
Tim Haynie, Spectrabotics
Keith Worley, Forestree Development
Damien Zona, US Forest Service
Jim Schanel, Colorado Springs Fire Dept.
Teresa Springer, CUSP
Bob Ayotte, US Forest Service
Jean Blaisdell, Ridgewood CWPP
Michelle Connelly, CUSP
Bob Ayotte, US Forest Service
Jean Blaisdell, Ridgewood CWPP
Michelle Connelly, CUSP
Damien Zona, US Forest Service
Jim Schanel, Colorado Springs Fire Dept.
Teresa Springer, CUSP
Randy Johnson, Larkspur Fire District
Pat Fitzgerald, Insurance Consultant
Scott MacDonald, Black Forest Together
Margo Humes, Falcon Fire District
Rob Addington , The Nature Conservancy
Joe LoBiondo , CO-DFPC
Randy Johnson, Larkspur Fire
Location
Chapel
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Chapel/Lobby
Chapel
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Parking Lot
Parking Lot
Dining Hall
Parking Lot
Parking Lot
Chapel
Chapel/Lobby
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel