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SUMMARY:Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshop - San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:The partner agencies of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority have made great strides in making Marin a safer place to live. These Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshops led by mitigation specialists will share efforts and accomplishments by regions. Residents will have an opportunity to learn how their MWPA tax dollars are working for them and ask questions. \nWorkshop Series Schedule \nTuesday\, June 7 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link     *Novato\nTuesday\, June 7 at 6:30 PM – Join by Zoom link  *Southern Marin \nWednesday\, June 8 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link *Central Marin\nWednesday\, June 8 at 6:30 PM – Join by Zoom link   *West Marin \nThursday\, June 9 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link      *San Rafael \nWorkshops are produced by Fire Safe Marin. A highlight reel of each workshop will be available on the Fire Safe Marin YouTube Channel following the webinars.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/spring-wildfire-prevention-workshop-san-rafael/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220608T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshop - West Marin
DESCRIPTION:The partner agencies of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority have made great strides in making Marin a safer place to live. These Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshops led by mitigation specialists will share efforts and accomplishments by regions. Residents will have an opportunity to learn how their MWPA tax dollars are working for them and ask questions. \nWorkshop Series Schedule \nWednesday\, June 8 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link *Central Marin\nWednesday\, June 8 at 6:30 PM – Join by Zoom link   *West Marin \nThursday\, June 9 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link      *San Rafael \nWorkshops are produced by Fire Safe Marin. A highlight reel of each workshop will be available on the Fire Safe Marin YouTube Channel following the webinars.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/spring-wildfire-prevention-workshop-west-marin/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220608T180000
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CREATED:20220603T193334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T193349Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshop - Central Marin
DESCRIPTION:The partner agencies of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority have made great strides in making Marin a safer place to live. These Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshops led by mitigation specialists will share efforts and accomplishments by regions. Residents will have an opportunity to learn how their MWPA tax dollars are working for them and ask questions. \nWorkshop Series Schedule \nTuesday\, June 7 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link     *Novato\nTuesday\, June 7 at 6:30 PM – Join by Zoom link  *Southern Marin \nWednesday\, June 8 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link *Central Marin\nWednesday\, June 8 at 6:30 PM – Join by Zoom link   *West Marin \nThursday\, June 9 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link      *San Rafael \nWorkshops are produced by Fire Safe Marin. A highlight reel of each workshop will be available on the Fire Safe Marin YouTube Channel following the webinars.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/spring-wildfire-prevention-workshop-central-marin/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T190000
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SUMMARY:Spring Prevention Workshop - Southern Marin
DESCRIPTION:The partner agencies of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority have made great strides in making Marin a safer place to live. These Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshops led by mitigation specialists will share efforts and accomplishments by regions. Residents will have an opportunity to learn how their MWPA tax dollars are working for them and ask questions. \nWorkshop Series Schedule \nTuesday\, June 7 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link     *Novato\nTuesday\, June 7 at 6:30 PM – Join by Zoom link  *Southern Marin \nWednesday\, June 8 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link *Central Marin\nWednesday\, June 8 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link   *West Marin \nThursday\, June 9 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link      *San Rafael \nWorkshops are produced by Fire Safe Marin. A highlight reel of each workshop will be available on the Fire Safe Marin YouTube Channel following the webinars.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/spring-prevention-workshop-southern-marin/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20220603T192936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T194056Z
UID:9454-1654623000-1654624800@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshop - Novato
DESCRIPTION:The partner agencies of the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority have made great strides in making Marin a safer place to live. These Spring Wildfire Prevention Workshops led by mitigation specialists will share efforts and accomplishments by regions. Residents will have an opportunity to learn how their MWPA tax dollars are working for them and ask questions. \nWorkshop Series Schedule \nTuesday\, June 7 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link     *Novato\nTuesday\, June 7 at 6:30 PM – Join by Zoom link  *Southern Marin \nWednesday\, June 8 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link *Central Marin\nWednesday\, June 8 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link   *West Marin \nThursday\, June 9 at 5:30 PM – Join by Zoom link      *San Rafael \nWorkshops are produced by Fire Safe Marin. A highlight reel of each workshop will be available on the Fire Safe Marin YouTube Channel following the webinars.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/spring-wildfire-prevention-workshops-novato/
LOCATION:Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20210818T094103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080952Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: Central Marin
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, June 2 \nCentral Marin with Todd Lando\, Central Marin Fire Department Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Specialist and Larry Pasero Kentfield Fire Protetion District Deputy Fire Marshall  \nPrepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635 \n 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20210818T094103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080952Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: Southern Marin
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, May 26Southern Marin with Jesse Figoni\, Southern Marin Fire Protection District Fire Inspector and Vegetation Management Specialist \nPrepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshope/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T193000
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CREATED:20210818T094103Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: Novato
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, May 19Novato with John Dicochea\, Novato Fire Protection District Battalion Chief \nPrepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20210818T094103Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Thurs\, May 13San Rafael with Quinn Gardner\, City of San Rafael Emergency Manager \nPrepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via Zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20210818T094103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: West Marin
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, May 5West Marin with Jordan Reeser\, Marin County Fire Department Captain \nA series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635  \n 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
UID:2386-1589306400-1589310000@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Fire-Smart Landscaping Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us tonight for a Webinar on Fire-Smart Landscaping! Presented by UC Marin Master Gardeners and Fire Safe Marin\, this one hour presentation will introduce you to the concepts and techniques required to create a Fire-Smart\, fire-resistant landscape around your home. Defensible Space saves homes\, and this should be priority one for every Marin resident. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/fire-smart-landscaping-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
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SUMMARY:Home Hardening Workshop for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Attention Marin Homeowners! Join Fire Safe Marin for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire home-hardening. \n\n5 PM Live Burn Demo and Manufacturer Showcase\n6 PM-7:30 PM Seminar for Homeowners\n\nRecognizing that home-hardening through improved architectural design\, ember and ignition resistant material selection\, and retrofitting existing buildings are the most important factors in improving home survival during wildfires\, Fire Safe Marin has developed a seminar and training curriculum to introduce homeowners to these concepts. \nTaught by experts in the field of wildfire\, home hardening\, and building science\, this seminar will help Marin homeowners to: \n\nIdentify their home’s vulnerabilities to wildfires and embers;\nIntroduce ignition and ember resistant design and materials;\nProvide home-hardening and retrofitting resources;\nEncourage building modifications to reduce the likelihood of structural ignitions during wildfires;\nManufacturer representatives will be on-site to display fire resistant building materials.\n\nWeather permitting\, a live fire demonstration will be conducted at 5PM to demonstrate the differences between ordinary and fire-resistant construction.  \nWHAT DO THE PHRASES “FIRE HARDENED” AND “HARDENING HOMES” MEAN?\n“Fire hardened” describes a building or structure that is prepared for wildfire and an ember storm. It does not mean fireproof. Home hardening addresses the most vulnerable components of your house with building materials and installation techniques that increase resistance to heat\, flames\, and embers that accompany wildfires. \nSPEAKErs\nStephen L. Quarles\, Ph.D.Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability (retired)Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)Steve served 26 years with the University of California\, and 8 years as Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability with the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). His research and outreach focuses on wildfire protection for residential and light commercial buildings and improving the moisture-related durability and resilience of buildings following hurricane/high-wind events.  Steve earned a bachelor’s in wood science from Virginia Tech\, and a master’s and a doctorate in wood science from the University of Minnesota. Steve is a member of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) where he is secretary for and task group chair in the Subcommittee on Exterior Fire; the Forest Products Society\, where he is Editor in Chief of the Forest Products Journal; the Society of Wood Science and Technology; the National Fire Protection Association\, where he is a member of the Technical Committee on Forest and Rural Fire Protection; the International Association of Wildland Fire and the American Wood Protection Association. \nTodd LandoExecutive Coordinator\, Fire Safe MarinWildfire Hazard Mitigation and Vegetation management ConsultantTodd has worked 28 years in the fire service\, including 19 years as a wildland and municipal firefighter.  He studied Forestry and Wildfire Management at the University of Montana\, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Urban Planning from Sonoma State University.  He is the Wildfire Hazard and Vegetation Management Specialist for several Marin fire agencies\, and has worked as a fire inspector\, an urban forester specializing in community wildfire protection\, and served as Executive Director of Fire Safe San Mateo County\, the nation’s first Fire Safe Council. Todd is an NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist. \nLarry PaseroFire Inspector\, Kentfield Fire Protection DistrictLarry started his fire service career in 2006\, serving with the City of South San Francisco and Napa Fire Departments before joining Kentfield Fire Protection District in 2018.  During his time in Napa\, Larry was part of the city’s emergency response and management of the 2014 South Napa Earthquake and the 2017 North Bay/Wine Country Fires. Larry has developed and administered fire prevention\, inspection and investigation related programs for several Bay Area fire agencies. He holds professional certifications from California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal for Fire Prevention Officer\, Fire Protection Specialist\, Fire Plans Examiner and Fire Investigator. \nProgram Sponsor\nFire Safe Marin has partnered with CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA insurer\, to bring building professionals the most up-to-date knowledge on home-hardening for wildfire.  CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA Insurer\, offers automobile\, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914\, the company has been rated “A” or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years\, and is one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States\, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The company has been repeatedly named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America by Points of Light. More information is available at http://csaa-insurance.aaa.com and on social media (Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn). \nManufacturer and Installer Showcase\nThe following manufacturers will be on-hand to discuss their innovative WUI approved building products: \n  \n \n           \n              \n  \n \n Schedule of Events\n\nDoors open at 1PM to meet manufacturers (early showcase)\nSeminar for Building Professionals 2-4 PM\nShowcase for professionals 4-5 PM\nLIVE BURN 5PM\, all welcome..\nPublic showcase\, meet manufacturers 5-6 PM\nSeminar for Homeowners 6-7:30 PM 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2019-11-11_home-hardening-workshop-homeowners/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
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SUMMARY:Home Hardening Workshop for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Attention Building Industry Professionals! Join Fire Safe Marin for a FREE 4-hour seminar on wildfire home-hardening. \n\n1PM Doors Open – Meet Manufacturers and Installers\n2PM-4PM Seminar for Building Professionals\n4PM-5PM Manufacturer Showcase and Live Burn Demo\n\nRecognizing that home-hardening through improved architectural design\, ember and ignition resistant material selection\, and retrofitting existing buildings are the most important factors in improving home survival during wildfires\, Fire Safe Marin has developed a seminar and training curriculum to introduce building professionals to these concepts. \nTaught by experts in the field of building science\, home hardening\, and wildfire\, this seminar is intended for building industry professionals to: \n\nTrain the contractor\, handyman\, architect\, and owner/builder to recognize structural vulnerabilities to wildfires and embers;\nIntroduce ignition and ember resistant designs and materials;\nProvide home-hardening and retrofitting resources;\nEncourage building modifications to reduce the likelihood of structural ignitions during wildfires;\nDevelop a list of contractors to provide Marin homeowners with access to knowledgeable professionals\n\nWeather permitting\, a live fire demonstration will be conducted at 5PM to demonstrate the differences between ordinary and fire-resistant construction.  \nWHAT DO THE PHRASES “FIRE HARDENED” AND “HARDENING HOMES” MEAN?\n“Fire hardened” describes a building or structure that is prepared for wildfire and an ember storm. It does not mean fireproof. Home hardening addresses the most vulnerable components of your house with building materials and installation techniques that increase resistance to heat\, flames\, and embers that accompany wildfires. \nSPEAKERS\nStephen L. Quarles\, Ph.D.Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability (retired)Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)Steve served 26 years with the University of California\, and 8 years as Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability with the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). His research and outreach focuses on wildfire protection for residential and light commercial buildings and improving the moisture-related durability and resilience of buildings following hurricane/high-wind events.  Steve earned a bachelor’s in wood science from Virginia Tech\, and a master’s and a doctorate in wood science from the University of Minnesota. Steve is a member of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) where he is secretary for and task group chair in the Subcommittee on Exterior Fire; the Forest Products Society\, where he is Editor in Chief of the Forest Products Journal; the Society of Wood Science and Technology; the National Fire Protection Association\, where he is a member of the Technical Committee on Forest and Rural Fire Protection; the International Association of Wildland Fire and the American Wood Protection Association. \nTodd LandoExecutive Coordinator\, Fire Safe MarinWildfire Hazard Mitigation and Vegetation management ConsultantTodd has worked 28 years in the fire service\, including 19 years as a wildland and municipal firefighter.  He studied Forestry and Wildfire Management at the University of Montana\, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Urban Planning from Sonoma State University.  He is the Wildfire Hazard and Vegetation Management Specialist for several Marin fire agencies\, and has worked as a fire inspector\, an urban forester specializing in community wildfire protection\, and served as Executive Director of Fire Safe San Mateo County\, the nation’s first Fire Safe Council. Todd is an NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist. \nLarry PaseroFire Inspector\, Kentfield Fire Protection DistrictLarry started his fire service career in 2006\, serving with the City of South San Francisco and Napa Fire Departments before joining Kentfield Fire Protection District in 2018.  During his time in Napa\, Larry was part of the city’s emergency response and management of the 2014 South Napa Earthquake and the 2017 North Bay/Wine Country Fires. Larry has developed and administered fire prevention\, inspection and investigation related programs for several Bay Area fire agencies. He holds professional certifications from California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal for Fire Prevention Officer\, Fire Protection Specialist\, Fire Plans Examiner and Fire Investigator. \nProgram SponsorS\nFire Safe Marin has partnered with CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA insurer\, to bring building professionals the most up-to-date knowledge on home-hardening for wildfire.  CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA Insurer\, offers automobile\, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914\, the company has been rated “A” or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years\, and is one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States\, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The company has been repeatedly named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America by Points of Light. More information is available at http://csaa-insurance.aaa.com and on social media (Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn). \n Manufacturer and Installer Showcase\nThe following manufacturers will be on-hand to discuss their innovative WUI approved building products: \n \n           \n              \n  \n.   \nSchedule of Events\n\nDoors open at 1PM to meet manufacturers (early showcase)\nSeminar for Building Professionals 2-4 PM\nShowcase for professionals 4-5 PM\nLIVE BURN 5PM\, all welcome..\nPublic showcase\, meet manufacturers 5-6 PM\nSeminar for Homeowners 6-7:30 PM 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2019-11-11_home-hardening-workshop-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T033956
CREATED:20210818T094043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
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SUMMARY:FIRESTORM: Wildfires and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:FIRESTORM: WILDFIRES AND CLIMATE CHANGE \nA Public Forum \nWednesday\, May 8\, 2019 | 7:00 – 9:00 PMSan Rafael Community Center\, 618 B St.\, San Rafael \nFEATURED SPEAKERS\nChristie NeillMarin County Fire Dept\, VMP Battalion Chief \nLeroy WesterlingProfessor\, Management of Complex Systems\, UC Merced \nLisa SantoraDeputy Director\, Marin Co. Dept of Public Health \nJoel LaucherSenior Advisor\, California Dept of Insurance \nKate SearsMarin County Supervisor \nTodd LandoFire Safe Marin \nModerated by\nPeter B. Collinsveteran radio and television host \nClimate change continues to intensify the conditions contributing to the most destructive fires in California’s history. \nFind out what’s happening\, what’s being done\, and what you can do. \nRSVP ONLINE \nThis is a free public event.   Childcare and Spanish translation provided on prior request \nSPONSORED BY\nOrganizing for Action Marin\, in partnership with: \nFIRESafe MAIRN\, Drawdown Marin\, Marin Conservation League\, Cool Effects\, Marin Interfaith Climate Action\, Sustainable San Rafael\, Sustainable Marin\, Resilient Neighborhoods
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2019-05-08-firestorm-wildfires-and-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Safety & Vegetation Management Workshop For Contractors
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for Marin’s first FREE “Wildfire Safety and Vegetation Management Workshop For Contractors” to help Marin’s many Green Industry professionals\, including – TREE SERVICES\, ARBORISTS\, AND LANDSCAPERS – better understand Marin’s wildfire risk\, defensible space laws\, and best practices for creating a wildfire resistant landscape. \nAs a green industry professional\, you work on the front-line in the effort to reduce the risk of wildfire in Marin! \n\nIs your business prepared to respond to the increased demand for service following several years of devastating wildfires in California?\nAre you interested in access to grants and large state and federally funded vegetation removal projects in Marin?\nAre you up to date on DEFENSIBLE SPACE requirements?\nAre you interested in better serving Marin customers?\n\nThis workshop is intended primarily for decision-makers\, business owners\, supervisors\, and leaders in green industry companies that do business in Marin County\, CA. \nTuesday\, March 19\, 2019 from 9:30 am-12pm\, Fire Safe Marin will host a Contractor’s workshop to help green industry professionals\, tree services\, arborists\, and landscapers operating in Marin understand wildfire preparedness and vegetation management concepts intended to reduce the risk of wildfires. Learn about the defensible space requirements outlined in the California Fire Code (CFC) and Public Resources Code (PRC)\, and hear directly from fire professionals about the challenges of reducing hazardous vegetation in an urban environment. \nWe’ll have representatives from Marin fire departments\, land management agencies like MMWD\, County Parks and Open Space\, PG&E\, and others to help you understand Marin’s wildfire risk and develop tools to allow your company to better serve Marin residents and respond to the increased demand for service following California’s devastating wildfires. \nContractors and business representatives who attend will have an opportunity for listing in a publication of green industry businesses with distribution to more than 55\,000 Marin residents in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).  Donations to Fire Safe Marin are encouraged\, but not required. \nThis seminar is intended for professionals and business owners in green industries who provide vegetation management services in Marin County\, CA. This is not a class for individual homeowners looking for wildfire safety tips. Look for homeowner preparedness classes beginning spring 2019 at www.firesafemarin.org! \nParking is limited – please carpool! Classroom presentation: 9:30am – 11:30am;  Q&A and meet with local agencies: 11:30am – 12:00pm. \nAttendees who represent licensed and insured businesses or contractors will have an opportunity for listing in an online directory of trained Wildfire and Defensible Space Professionals at www.firesafemarin.org.  For inclusion in this directory\, please bring a copy of your contractor’s and/or business license\, and copy of a current certificate of insurance in that business name on the day of the workshop.  Inclusion in a separate print directory to be mailed to 58\,000 Marin residents in the Wildland Urban Interface may be available.  Information on cost and ad space availability will be discussed during the workshop. \nWILDFIRE SAFETY & VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP FOR CONTRACTORS\nDATE & TIMETuesday\, March 19\, 20199:30 AM – 12:00 PM \nLOCATIONMarin Valley Community Center100 Marin Valley DrNovato\, CA 94949 \nPARKINGParking is VERY limited.Please carpool or take public transit! \nREFRESHMENTSCoffee\, snacks and refreshmentswill be provided. \nCEUs for ArboristsCEUs for ISA Arborists and BCMAs have been applied for.  A roster of arborists in attendance will be collected and submitted. \nDownload Flyer \nDownload Agenda
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2019contractorsworkshop/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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