The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a nonprofit organization working to prepare communities for risk of wildfire and is interested in developing tools and resources to educate children about wildfire preparedness. Together with East Mountain High School, NFPA will hold a focus group of about 10-15 students to learn more from youth about what they know, believe and want to know about wildfires. The focus groups will be led by NFPA and Wildfire Network and will include survey questions developed by NFPA and another nonprofit safety organization, Young Minds Inspired (YMI). The focus group will meet after the school day and last 45 minutes with pizza or snacks provided afterwards. All ideas, concepts, suggestions offered in connection with the focus groups will be considered the property of NFPA.
Youth's input is an important to developing effective educational resources. Wildfires can occur anywhere and at any time and we encourage you to talk to your child about your family’s plan. Research has shown that children who learn about preparedness are empowered to take safety steps when emergencies occur. To get more information about NFPA’s wildfire website and resources for youth please visit NFPA’s TakeAction page at www.nfpa.org/takeaction . It provides free resources tips and tools. We hope you will use them with your family to be better prepared.
Results:
NFPA REPORT: YOUTH AS CHANGE AGENTS IN WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
NFPA INFOGRAPHIC
NFPA SURVEY RESULTS
STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
