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Fire Behavior in the Wildland/Urban Interface

2003/21 min 8 sec/61 shots

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This instructional film explains how wildland fires threaten communities at the wildland/urban interface. It examines combustion, fuel moisture, humidity, precipitation, temperature, wind, radiant heat, convection, conduction, and firebrand spotting. Firefighters learn to size up conditions, anticipate multiple ignitions, assess structural vulnerability, and develop coordinated strategies that protect homes while containing the fire.

Provenance and rights

Original producer: National Fire Educational Series (NFES)
Collection: U.S. Government Films (Internet Archive collection)
Original title: Fire Behavior in the Wildland/Urban Interface
Date: 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z
Original link: Open on Internet Archive
Rights: public_domain

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