@article{ref1,
title="Professional wildfire mitigation competency: a potential policy gap",
journal="International journal of wildland fire",
year="2022",
author="Miller, Rebecca K. and Richter, Franz and Theodori, Maria and Gollner, Michael J. and Miller, Rebecca K. and Richter, Franz and Theodori, Maria and Gollner, Michael J.",
volume="31",
number="7",
pages="651-657",
abstract="Studies show that effective strategies to mitigate the risk of structural damage in wildfires include defensible spaces and home hardening. Structures in the western United States are especially at risk. Several jurisdictions have adopted codes that require implementation of these strategies. However, construction and landscaping professionals are generally not required to obtain credentials indicating their competency in mitigating the risk of structural damage in a wildfire. We discuss the implications of this policy gap and propose a solution to bolster competency of professionals in wildfire protection as communities further expand in fire-prone areas.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1049-8001",
doi="10.1071/WF22012",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/WF22012"
}