Wildfire Watch TV

Bringing together leading experts on wildfire, emergency planning, and fire preparation to offer realistic solutions that will make a difference.

Adapting to Wildfires in Marin

Wildfire Watch is Fire Safe Marin’s new show that addresses residents’ concerns and provides current wildfire prevention and preparedness information to keep you and your family safe. Featured segments include Interviews with the experts that take you behind the scenes of disaster and prevention. Do-It-Yourself segments show you simple home fixes for the most common fire hazards. Fire Beat offers a fast-paced look at wildfire mitigation projects happening across the county, and Voices of Marin taps into the questions and concerns of residents throughout the area.

Watch the Show

Stream here on-demand or subscribe to Fire Safe Marin’s Youtube channel to receive new episodes as they are released. Also available on Comcast Channel 26, 30 (ATT-U-99). Visit Marin TV for public access viewing times. The schedule is here.

Live Special: Marin Has an Evacuation Plan. Do You?

What will happen if Marin County needs to evacuate? This half hour show walks you through Marin's plan from alerts through evacuation. Find out what you need to do to be ready. Featured Guests: Marin Fire Chief Jason Weber, MWPA Executive Officer Mark Brown, and Mill Valley Chief of Police Rick Navarro
YouTube Video X3u0RSg5byA

Episode 6: Adapting to Wildfire

In Marin County, the question is not "if" there will be another wildfire, but "when". Watch this video to learn what changes you can make to save Marin. Table of Contents 0:55 Adapt to Wildfire video 3:57 DIY Guy - Creating an action plan from home-evaluation report 6:52 Home evaluation report explained 17:45 Fire Beat 20:32 Animated short - Adapting to Wildfire the Musical 21:31 Mythbusters - Smokey the Bear How are you going to protect yourself this wildfire season? Visit firesafemarin.org for more fire safety tips.
YouTube Video jIDzLquisso

Episode 5: Creating a Fire Smart Landscape

The 5th Episode of Wildfire Watch promotes a shift towards fire-smart landscaping and highlights the new responsibilities that this poses to local landscapers, nurseries, and real estate agents. Table of Contents 0:00 Wildfire Watch trailer 0:11 Host introduction 1:06 “Voices of Marin” - questions and concerns of people around the county, including Spanish speaking 3:29 Backyard fuel breaks - do's and don'ts 8:35 DIY - a field trip to West End Nursery to learn about good choices to replace hazardous plants 14:15 In-studio interview with Romeo Arrieta, CEO of Marin Association of Realtors (and a new FSM Board member) and agent Kelly Erickson - increasing home value and making Marin a safer investment
YouTube Video n_tX9-odUTU

Episode 4: The Cost of Wildfire

We get it -- doing wildfire prevention work around your home can be costly. But consider what is at stake. In this episode, residents from Paradise, California offer an urgent message for us to wake up and get busy. Find out how to cut costs by doing the work yourself, offset costs through local and state grant programs, and stay insured in case of disaster. Table of contents 00:10 Introduction - Hosted by Novato Fire Chief Bill Tyler 01:46 Voices of Marin local residents express concerns and ask questions 04:00 Lessons from Paradise - residents share their lessons from their loss 12:12 Interview - Assembymember Marc Levin discusses state grants and wildfire insurance ratings 16:54 Fire Beat - MWPA Executive Coordinator Mark Brown tells us what’s happening around Marin 18:23 Firehouse Rock: Preparation Jam - an animated music video 19:49 DIY - How to install fire resistant vents 26:51 Mythbusters - Battalion Chief Todd Lando debunks the notion that fire resistant materials are more costly Closing (28:00) Chief Tyler points us to local wildfire mitigation grants for Marin residents
YouTube Video m6DtWND33dQ

Episode 3: Are Trees a Threat?

Wildfire Watch is a new TV series that addresses residents' concerns and provides current wildfire prevention and preparedness information in a fast-paced and engaging way. Episode 3 takes a look at something we can’t live without, but need to learn how to manage properly: trees! Take away simple tips to assess the trees around your home, how to maintain trees on your property safely and what trees pose the greatest fire risk from professionals who have seen it all. Zany and fun DIY Guy Arann Harris teams up with Marin County Fire Chief Jason Weber and his trusty Weber barbecue to take us behind the scenes of their fire lab and show us what it can look like when Italian Cypress burns. Table of Contents 0:00 Introduction 0:10 Host introduction 1:15 Voices of Marin, residents' concerns about trees 2:43 Interview with Deputy Fire Marshall Lynn Osgood, tree hazards 8:22 DIY Guy, how to maintain trees safely 14:23 Mythbuster, my neighbor's tree 15:50 Weber's Weber, Italian Cypress burn 25:19 Q & A from residents 26:03 Tree maintenance song
YouTube Video v4TZQgyufg0

Episode 2: Evacuations

Wildfire Watch is a new TV series that addresses residents' concerns and provides current wildfire prevention and preparedness information in a fast-paced and engaging way. Episode 2 focuses on evacuations. The recent Mt. Lassen FIre in Lucas Valley provides a focal point to learn from residents’ personal stories of evacuation and firefighters' coordinated efforts to contain the fire. Arann Harris, the DIY Guy, shows residents how to ready their home during an evacuation warning; Battalion Chief Todd Lando gives life-saving instructions on how to survive a wildfire evacuation; and MWPA Executive Director Mark Brown explains fall weather patterns and why it is absolutely critical residents not let their guard down. evacuation. Table of Contents 0:00 Wildfire Watch introduction 0:11 Host introduction 0:50 Voices of Marin 4:28 Operation of putting out a wildfire - Interview with Captain Brett McTigue 10:06 Zonehaven 13:14 Fire Beat with MWPA Director Mark Brown 15:48 How to prepare a Go Bag 18:46 Evacuation checklist PSA 19:50 DIY Guy explains what to do if you get an evacuation order 26:10 How to survive a wildfire evacuation, Battalion Chief Todd Lando 30:37 Myth busters, cars and evacuations 31:31 Spotlight on Marin resident
YouTube Video WQ3SjqXj85c

Episode 1: Ember Storms + When the Power Goes Out

Wildfire Watch is a new TV series that addresses residents' concerns and provides the most current wildfire prevention and preparedness information they need to protect their family and home. Episode 1: Ember Storms + When the Power Goes Out. Highlights include: Fire Beat, a recurring segment that delivers up-to-the-minute news on fire activity and mitigation efforts throughout Marin; Ember demonstration, how certain plants are more prone to ember ignition, challenging residents to make their homes ember safe; Interview with a first responder about what's it like on the front lines, the critical decisions it takes to assess the situation, get people to safety and contain a fire; Do-It-Yourself a how-to access the first five-feet or your home for vulnerabilities ahead of a Red Flag Warning; In Studio Discussion with trained defensible space inspectors to talk about the most common fire hazard issues around a home and practical fixes. Table of Contents 0:00 Promotion 0:12 Introduction in studio :42 Voices of Marin 5:20 Interview with Captain Oscar Arenas 12:00 Ember demonstration with Quinn Gardener 17:36 In studio with host 18:10 Public Service Announcement - Chippy 18:59 In studio with host 19:37 Interview with home evaluation inspectors Daniel Reese and Nicholas Rodriguez 25:46 In studio with host 26:12 DIY with Arann Harris 33:33 In studio with host 33:43 Fire Beat with Mark Brown 37:35 In studio - battery demonstration 44:10 Public Service Announcement - Power Shutoff Checklist 45:59 Q&A from residents
YouTube Video gVRq2gMp-Mw