The purpose of community fire planning is to:
- Empower communities to organize, plan and take action on issues impacting community safety
- Enhance levels of fire resistance and protection to the community
- Identify the risks of wildland/urban interface fires in the area
- Identify strategies to reduce the risks to homes and businesses in the community during a wildfire.
Objectives of Community Fire Planning in Utah:
- Facilitate the organization of citizen fire councils to guide planning and coordinated action
- Improve community safety through:
- Coordination
- Training
- Fire Prevention
- Education
- Fuel Modification
- Public Safety
- Enhance fire protection through:
- Improved fire prevention and public education
- Improved coordination within the community
- Development of long-term strategies
- Reduce the potential for and the consequences of wildfire
