An oil and gas facility run by Mexican state firm firm Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) was evacuated on Sunday after a fire broke out broke out according to reports. Early reports have suggested that five people have been and many more have been injured, with an operation in place to search for missing workers.
The blaze took place at the E-Ku-A2 platform at the Ku-Maloob-Zaap oil field in the Bay of Campeche but was brought under control around 4.30 p.m. (2130 GMT), according to a statement released by Pemex. The company also confirmed that the fire caused them to cut about a quarter of Mexico’s oil production, with the platform still out of operation.
The injured were being treated for burns in hospitals, and the cause of the fire at the E-Ku-A2 platform would be investigated, according to Pemex Chief Executive Octavio Romero told a news conference.
Although the cause of the fire is so far unknown, it broke out as workers were carrying out maintenance work on the platform.
Spain has become the latest European country to be hit by wildfires as temperatures hit 47C in some parts of the country. At least 800 people have been evacuated from the worst effected region of Ávila in central Spain and two planes, a helicopter and almost 200 firefighers have been dispatched to help fight the blaze.
In a Tweet, the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez commented: “Solidarity to the evacuated residents, I can imagine their pain and worry. And immense thanks to the #BRIF@UMEgob, Civil Protection and all emergency services fighting fire.”
On Saturday, Spain set a new provisional heat record of 47.2 degrees Celsius (116.96 Fahrenheit), and the heat is expected to last as the rescue mission continues. Europe has seen a high amount of wildfires this year, with Greece and Algeria also experiencing unprecedented heat waves.
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have issues an update on the team of firefighters who have travelled to Greece to assist Greek responders. The National Resilience team has now mobilised in Arcadia, in the central Peloponnese area, to assist with the wildfires.
The area the team is working in is is a group of small villages, which had been cut off. This was done by the wildfire tactical advisor, along with an aerial assessment using drones.
There have been reports of storms and a change in the wind direction, which will have feed the fire front.
The team is continuing with the removal of trees and creating fire breaks – and clearing roads to ensure access for fire vehicles, escape and evacuation routes.
Chainsaws are also being used to create clean fire break areas, which helps prevent the movement of embers.
Site conditions, weather, wind and the fire-front are all taken in account before work begins to help plan operational and tactical plans, along with full risk assessments
Teams are operating on a rotation to safeguard against heat and exhaustion.
Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event. Hosted at Birmingham’s NEC on 7-9 September, the eagerly-awaited show will feature free CPD-accredited educational seminars, 120+ exhibitors and the fire industry’s latest products, technology and solutions.
C-TEC will be showcasing CAST, its revolutionary new own-protocol fire alarm and detection system, ENVISION, its futuristic new IoT Cloud-based fire alarm remote access, service and site management software package and Hush, its innovative new BS 5839-6 Grade C domestic fire alarm system specifically designed to increase levels of fire safety in flats, apartments and other residential buildings.
C-TEC’s Marketing Manager, Andy Green, said: “The Fire Safety Event is fast becoming a ‘must-attend’ event and we’re looking forward to catching up with all our Northern-based customers at the NEC. We are also excited to be unveiling some new innovations at the show including ENVISION, a revolutionary new IoT fire alarm solution for use with our CAST ZFP, XFP, HUSH & EVAC-ALERT systems.”
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the London riots – one of the busiest and most challenging periods in the history of the London Fire Brigade (LFB). Between Saturday, 6 August and Tuesday, 9 August, 2011, more than 5,000 emergency calls were received, averaging out at one every 48 seconds. London’s fire crews battled one blaze every nine minutes for five consecutive days. On an average day London Fire Brigade would receive around 500 calls and attend around 50 fires.
LFB reflects on lessons learnt post 2011 riots
Greater intelligence sharing for pre-planned or spontaneous events including public demonstrations working in liaison with London’s partners including the blue light services.
Improved forward mobilising tactics. This is where fire engines are moved into a temporary strategic location so that more resources can be sent quickly to an incident. During the London Riots, some fire stations were close to the rioting making it challenging to mobilise from. Moving firefighters to a central mobilising point early meant they were still able to get to fires. This approach has helped the Brigade at subsequent terrorist attacks and civil order offences.
Improved training relating to public order events for National Inter-agency Liaison Officers (NILO). During incidents NILO’s are a vital communication link between other agencies and the Brigade and are able to provide incident commanders with advice and support regarding the nature of specific risks and threats.
Having a greater voice within councils and community groups, enabling the Brigade to demonstrate the value in prevention work and seek for increased funding of Brigade youth programmes, which are aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour.
Tenacity, professionalism and bravery
London Fire Brigade’s Deputy Commissioner Richard Mills said: “The London riots showed the tenacity, professionalism and bravery of every member of staff who was on duty during those incredibly challenging days in the summer of 2011. The frontline could not have performed as well as it did without the incredible support from our 999 control officers fielding an unprecedented number of calls, our FLEET team making sure we had fire engines available and our staff ensuring vital equipment made it to the scenes to assist crews.
“It once again proved, just as the recent pandemic has done, that London Fire Brigade has the ability to step up, adapt and never stop in its objective to help save life and protect property.
“At the time I was the Borough Commander for Haringey and like all officers at the time attended a number of the incidents over those days. Following the riots myself and other Borough Commanders listened to the community in order to better understand how we could serve them and what their expectations of the fire service were. We may not have always got it right in the past but I was, and remain, determined that the Brigade be a force for good. We want all of London’s communities to feel that London Fire Brigade represents them and be proud of the service we provide.”
Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, will showcase six new fire safety technologies to further firefighter health and wellbeing at September’s Emergency Services Show (ESS): the PSS® AirBoss; lightweight Type 4 Nano cylinder; BG ProAir; HPS SafeGuard helmet; HPS-COM helmet communication unit; and FireVista thermal imaging camera.
The new PSS® AirBoss is the next generation in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), providing firefighters and emergency service teams with the utmost in usability, safety, serviceability, and connectivity. It includes a carrying mechanism with pneumatics, monitoring systems, masks and communication technology and numerous accessories such as the ultra-lightweight Type 4 Nano compressed air breathing cylinders, lung demand valves and fire escape hoods.
With the new Type 4 Nano cylinder providing a continued reduction in cylinder weight, all new PSS® AirBoss SCBA sets are significantly lighter than existing models, and its unlimited life can also reduce full lifecycle costs.
Dräger’s AirBoss system offers an operationally-proven telemetry solution, providing vital information which is automatically communicated between the wearer of the BA set and the Entry Control Point – without the need for either team to stop what they are doing to send communications. These signals include manual and automatic distress signals, team withdrawal signals, cylinder pressure, time to whistle and time of whistle.
Dräger will also be showcasing its latest Closed Circuit Breathing Apparatus (CCBA), the BG ProAir. The BG ProAir provides 240 minutes of continuous breathing protection for longer incident durations. Its ergonomics have been optimised to allow comfort and freedom of movement with even weight distribution.
The new HPS SafeGuard fire helmet, which at just 1.2kg is one of the lightest helmets in its class and provides the wearer with excellent weight distribution. Its innovative design combines optimal protection with the highest levels of wearing comfort. The integrated Dräger HPS-COM helmet communication unit can be added which provides reliable support for radio communication, with excellent voice quality, and a robust, compact design and easy installation.
The FireVista thermal imaging camera is another important innovation. Dräger’s team will demonstrate how it helps firefighters to better assess dangerous situations and provides additional safety during firefighting operations by providing high-quality images, and fast access to a detailed overview of an incident. Even in dense smoke and darkness, firefighters are provided with excellent visibility as well as intelligence as to the source of the fire and the smallest differences in temperature.
Liz Millward, Marketing Manager Emergency and Rescue Services at Draeger Safety UK, says the ESS will be an excellent opportunity to showcase the company’s dedication to furthering firefighter health and wellbeing: “Our innovative new products are the result of our 130-year history of high-quality product and service delivery, as well as our market-leading research, development and manufacturing facilities, such as our centre of excellence in Blyth.
“With the launch of these new products, we have put the health, safety and operational efficiency of the firefighter at the forefront of our thinking. In an industry where a split second can be the difference between life and death, these advancements are crucial for the safety of our firefighters.”
The ESS will take place 7-8 September at the Birmingham NEC. This will be the first time Dräger will be displaying their new products in person.
Vehicle technology and innovation will feature strongly at The Emergency Services Show this autumn, with leading names in fire appliances and connectivity showcasing their latest developments. Visitors to the Show (taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 7 and 8 September) can build on their learning and development through over 80 free CPD seminar sessions, and watch skills in action as fire & rescue teams from across the UK compete in the The Extrication and Trauma Challenge.
Firefighter health and wellbeing is also high on the agenda with experts speaking on issues such as PTSD and nutrition, while around the exhibition, visitors can see and handle the latest PPE innovations and discuss their training requirements with over 450 companies and organisations.
Emergency One will premiere its new E1 EV0, an all-electric, zero emission, full UK-specification fire & rescue pumping appliance and the world’s first all-electric pumping appliance. The operational service-ready model features a 280kWH battery pack and a 200-mile driving range.
Building on the success of its Concept Fire Truck (CFT), Rosenbauer will be showcasing its four new firefighting vehicles, known as Revolutionary Technology (RT), Advanced Technology (AT) Compact Technology (CT) and Modular Technology (MT). The RT features an electric drive system that delivers an emission-free and virtually silent drive.
Recognising the major challenges for the sector, such as different deployment models, control rooms, IT and infrastructure; exhibitors such as APD Communications, Excelerate and Hexagon will be showcasing their ICT applications and connectivity solutions.
The Emerging Technologies Theatre, sponsored by MSA Safety, will explore how fire & rescue services can use data and technology more efficiently, with a particular focus on overcoming the organisational challenges presented by the pandemic.
There will be an update on the progress of the Emergency Services Network, explaining what is being done to address issues such as blackspots, and a panel debate with techUK on how the industry and emergency services are using new technologies and data sharing to transform the lives through collaboration. Patrique Zaman, CEO of Avy will show how drones are being used both for wildfire prevention and in supporting rescue efforts. Meanwhile in the Learning & Development Theatre, there will be a session on planning for a nuclear disaster, and London Fire Brigade will share their experiences of using fire escape hoods to rescue people.
In the dedicated Health & Wellbeing Seminar Theatre, sponsored by MSA Safety, Greg Lesson from London Fire Brigade will talk about the work he has been doing on nutrition and diet to help maintain firefighters in peak physical and mental shape. People services’ experts Rego will be discussing transforming workplace culture, The Eleos Partnership will be sharing tips on reducing the impacts of stress and pressure, and PTSD999 will talk about the benefits of trauma response training.
Diversity in the fire & rescue service will be covered by Jenny Pollock and Emma Shute from the organisation Women to Work. They will share their experiences of working with South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue to overcome the barriers to women’s progression in the service, enabling them to maximise their potential.
In the main exhibition, visitors with an interest in wellbeing can speak to safety technology experts MSA Safety about their campaign to protect firefighters’ health, while all the leading PPE suppliers will be showcasing their latest product ranges, including Avon Fire Protection, Delta Fire, Draeger, FlamePro, Godiva and Interspiro.
In the networking hub of the show, The Collaboration Zone, over 80 emergency services, voluntary groups, charities and NGOs will be sharing details of the support they offer. Organisations involved include The Firefighters Charity, British Cave Rescue Council, Institution of Fire Engineers, British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association, British Fire Services Association, Fire Aid and Highways England.
The Extrication and Trauma Challenge hosted by West Midlands Fire Service and judged by the UKRO (also exhibiting) will run on both days of the show. Visitors can get close to action and immerse in the high intensity atmosphere of a road collision incident. Teams will test their skills on first aid and trauma care, road traffic accident extrication, casualty care and more.
Virtual reality will feature heavily again this year with the likes of SimTrainer demonstrating simulated fire & rescue training exercises on their stands. Other leading training providers exhibiting include The Simulation Centre (Coventry University Enterprises Limited), Technical Rescue International and Emergency Response Driver Training Ltd. Visitors can also discuss the rescue techniques – including water rescue – with equipment providers such as Reach & Rescue, Rigloo, Fire Ladders, Lyon Equipment, Survitec and WRS International, while Angloco will be demonstrating the Bronco sky lift in the outside exhibition area.
The Emergency Services Show will be co-located with The Safety & Security Event Series including The Fire Safety Event, The Health & Safety Event, The Facilities Event, The Security Event and National Cyber Security Show.
The Fire Safety Event has grown to be biggest event for the sector in the UK. With major lessons being learnt from Grenfell, improving and maintaining the highest standard of fire safety management has never been more important. Regulatory updates and legislation will be covered in the seminar programme and over 150 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest fire prevention and protection products and solutions.
Topics covered in the Fire Safety theatre include implications of the new Building Safety Bill; protecting historic premises from fire; passive fire protection; the new Fire Safety Bill; sprinklers; fire detection systems; ensuring safe evacuation and managing fire risk. The theatre will also host the second meeting of the Women in Fire group.
The NEC Venue Protect programme ensures all participants enjoy a COVID-safe and secure visit with comprehensive social distancing measures and enhanced cleaning and sanitisation.
Parking at the NEC for show visitors is free. Register in advance for free entry to all six events with a single pass at: www.emergencyuk.com
The Emergency Services Show will take place at the NEC Birmingham 7-8 September 2021
Polaris Government and Defense continues to expand the vehicles, technology, training, support services and accessories available for fire and rescue agencies. In booth #5367 at FDIC next week, this division of Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) is displaying a Polaris RANGER XP 1000 fire utility vehicle (UTV). Turn-key fire and rescue utility vehicles provided by Polaris Government and Defense can improve response time and extend reach without compromising mobility, budget or effectiveness.
“Every Fire Department should have a RANGER – it’s an absolute asset,” according to Pound Ridge Fire Department Assistant Chief Vincent Zafonte. While initially purchased for search and rescue operations, the versatility and flexibility of the vehicle has made it a go-to-option for several other jobs such as responding to power outages and storm damage calls throughout the community. Since its purchase, the Polaris RANGER has become one of the most used vehicles for the department, second only to the fire truck.
Polaris utility vehicles help improve response time and reach to locations – both urban and rural off-road – where cars, trucks or helicopters cannot operate. The Polaris RANGER was first introduced in 1998 and it has since become integral for fire and rescue departments across the country. And earlier this year, Polaris announced plans for an all-new full-size electric RANGER that will allow departments to incorporate more electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleets without sacrificing utility, performance or durability.
Polaris also provides a fully-equipped Pro XD fire and rescue utility vehicle providing expanded payload, increased durability, added safety features and diesel options for departments. Polaris UTVs are also a budget-friendly alternative to full-size vehicles because they are less expensive to purchase, operate and maintain.
Additionally, Polaris is the only UTV manufacturer that provides these turn-key fire and rescue utility vehicles direct from the company fully set up for immediate use and under full limited warranty from Polaris. Polaris also offers customers the capability to support and maintain their own fleet of vehicles through maintenance and operator training courses. Polaris also can be contracted directly to provide the on-site service for the vehicles in addition to regular service, maintenance and warranty work provided through the Polaris dealer network.
“It’s like the RANGER was made for fighting fires – the added fire and rescue response package is flawless,” said Chief Jason Lermont, a fifth-generation fire chief at Harbor Beach Area Fire Department. “I’m glad the vehicle is intuitive – being able to jump in the RANGER and go, knowing all the tools are in hand, is crucial for reducing response time. It’s also what drew us to selecting the Polaris RANGER.” The Harbor Beach Area Fire Department used public safety grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase the utility vehicle.
Polaris firefighting UTVs incorporate a professional system that is familiar, having been developed with years of firefighter input by RKO Enterprises®. Fire skid packages incorporate a capable pump, hose and reel, tanks for water and foam and the ability draft from an external water source. Mounting options can accommodate preferences for different departments and uses. Rescue vehicles incorporate a rear attendant seat and a stokes rescue basket.
Polaris also provides a combination fire and rescue package, which includes the fire tank and equipment as well as a full-length or compact stokes rescue basket. The UTVs maintain the option for the rear equipment skids to be removed all together for other applications or use by other departments. Custom graphics, and body panels can be added so vehicles match the rest of the fleet.
And these UTVs are compatible with traditional Polaris accessories options. The most popular with government agencies include the full cab, winches, storage, heating and air conditioning. Polaris fire and rescue RANGERs are available for purchase through GSA, Sourcewell, state or local contracts and from Polaris. Once purchased, the RANGER will be professionally upfit and delivered directly to the customer’s location, or their Polaris dealer of choice.
“It cuts down our response time because we’re not going to have to worry so much about …[getting] stuck ourselves on the way to a call,” said volunteer Mike O’Connor of the Texas Rescue Patrol, a division of Texas Recreational Safety and Land Management that works primarily in the Red Sands area of west Texas around El Paso, referring to their Polaris RANGER XP 1000.
In Connecticut, the Danbury Fire Department has purchased a Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Northstar edition, which includes an enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning. According to Firefighter James Gagliardo of the Danbury FD, “For years we used another utility vehicle.
Although this vehicle definitely helped us at times, on many incidents it wasn’t enough. We needed a more off-road capable vehicle that can handle the increase in land searches we have been called in on. That’s when we decided to look into the Polaris.” In addition to aiding with remote rescues, the department also uses their RANGER to navigate through crowds at public events. The department’s HAZMAT team also uses the vehicle to transport personnel and equipment into and out of “hot zones.”
Polaris is a unique vehicle supplier that harnesses its 60-plus year legacy of off-road leadership, rich heritage of innovation, and vast commercial enterprise resources, along with a team of dedicated government, defense, and technology experts and operators to deliver the products that customers need to get their missions done. This winning combination of Polaris performance, procurement simplicity, premium service, training, support, and sustainment results in a best-value for departments nationwide.
International Fire and Safety Journal speaks exclusively with Event Directors from Nineteen Events as they get prepare for the return of industry shows
In September this year, the NEC in Birmingham will host the Emergency Services Show, the Health and Safety Event and the Fire Safety Event. The shows are being co-located together, along with the Security Event and the Facilities Event for the first time, and thousands of visitors are expected to descend on the venue.
International Fire and Safety Journal discussed the upcoming events with Tristan Norman, Group Event Director, David Brown, Event Director for the Emergency Services Show and David Bishop, Event Director for the Health and Safety Event to discuss what they have planned for the events.
There is an element of excitement for the return of the three shows, which run between the 7th and 9th of September. As the dates get nearer, exhibitors and visitors will be keen to get back to the show floor. Group Event Director Tristan Norman explains how the organisers are feeling as anticipation builds: “It’s been a long wait. We as a business, have been dying to get these series of shows on at the NEC for the best part of 18 months now. Our visitor registrations are through the roof, and we can’t wait to get back to our in-person events.”
David Brown, Director of the Emergency Services Show adds: “We are really excited. It’s been two years and an awful lot has happened in that time. As an exhibition organiser we’ve had a couple of false storms of events having been postponed from September and April last year and earlier this year. Just the feeling of exhibitors and visitors getting back to a face to face and actually looking directly at products and equipment, it’s just in demand.
Brown continues: “I think the hiatus from shows has shown us the importance of them. I just think networking is more and more important, and collaboration has really come out to the front as well. There’s been some major incidents that have happened and there’s a lot of learning to do from one another. This year’s show will be the largest UK event dedicated to the protection of people, places and assets”
Engaging with the markets
Although shows have been on hold, it has been imperative that the industry has remained active.
Norman reveals how the shows have kept engaged with exhibitors during the 18-month hiatus: “Across the board we’ve kept very close to the market during lockdown, and we’ve made sure we have lines of communication open at all times. We’ve run a series of webinars, but I wouldn’t say we’ve pivoted to digital. We’ve definitely increased our digital footprint and will continue to do so.”
However, Brown is keen to highlight that they are engaging with visitors to explore what brings them to the show: “We’ve started up a new department to contact all the visitors who have registered for the show, and we’re asking them why they are coming to the show.
From what we have heard they just want to see the latest equipment and technology on the market, which will of course be a big part of the shows. We’ve had phenomenal success with it. Visitors feel listened to and engaged with.”
Keeping safety in mind
Of course, as visitors and exhibitors return to the floor, many will want to see a plan in place for safety. Although the government haven’t given any guidelines for the shows, Norman explains how they will maximise safety: “We are in regular contact with the CEO of the NEC, who is working closely with the government to get events back. Working alongside them, we will ensure that the safety of our visitors and exhibitors is paramount at all times.”
Key themes
With the shows running in conjunction, the event covers all aspects of fire, health and safety. David Bishop, Event Director for the Health and Safety Event explains what the show has in hold for visitors: “The Health and Safety Event is the key national event for the industry and features some of the leading stakeholders in the marketplace.
“The most obvious one would be the Health and Safety Executive, because they are the regulator for the industry and a lot of what they do shapes and forms what happens across the whole industry spectrum. However, what I would say is that one ticket will get you through to all the shows, they are co-located, and the halls are next door to one another. I believe we’ve all got content that appeals to a wide variety of visitors.
“You could be going to the Emergency Services Show, but there are things that we are featuring in health and safety that could be as relevant to them as it could be to facilities managers and fire safety officers.”
For the Fire Safety Event, the attention is falling predominantly on fire protection and building safety. Norman states: “Grenfell is probably the over-riding theme of this year’s event. This is the first large scale fire safety event since the publication of the report and that will be dissected in lots of different ways across the event.
“We will also be looking at the active and passive side of firefighting within tall buildings and the cladding regulations. This year’s show has more cladding exhibitors than we’ve ever had before who are looking to showcase their latest fire-resistant cladding. That’s inevitably going to be one of the key things to look at.”
From the perspective of the Emergency Services Show, the event will be looking at operational procedures post Grenfell. Among the exhibitors at the show are MSA and Draeger who have launched new breathing apparatus and fire ground communication equipment.
Brown explains how this ties in to the show: “We have exhibitors at the show this year that are launching equipment that could have solved the issues that fire fighters faced at Grenfell, which will be a key theme. It’s really exciting to know that equipment suppliers are providing solutions to the problems fire fighters have faced in the past. This year is unique as you’ve got the fire safety event, which is fire prevention, mixed with the Emergency Services Show which is full of firefighting kit so it’s a really good marriage from prevention to operational response equipment.”
This year’s event promises to be the most versatile show to date. After nearly two years away, this year’s instalment is shaping up to be better than ever.
Firefighters in Oregon are tackling one of the worst wildfires in the states history, which has spread across more than 340,000 acres of land. The so called Bootleg Fire has caused mass evacuations across the county, with officials now warning that others need to prepare to evacuate the area.
The U.S is currently experiencing a high number of large wildfires, especially in the west of the country. 20,000 firefighters have been deployed across the U.S to tackle the wildfires. Officials have now raised concerns that the Bootleg Fire, which has been burning since the 6th of July, will only been contained of there is a major weather event in the area.
Firefighters struggling to contain the blaze
Responders on the scene of the disaster have been unable to consistently tackle the blaze as they have often had to seek shelter from the flames and from the increasing heat in the area which is creating conditions that are not ideal for firefighters.
A level 2 emergency alert system is now in place which states that people should “be ready to leave at a moment’s notice as this level indicates there is a significant danger to your area, and residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area. Residents may have time to gather necessary items, but doing so is at their own risk.”
FEMA authorise funds to tackle Bootleg Fire
Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it is going to help with the costs of fighting the Bootleg Fire in Oregon following a request from the state. A press release on the FEMA website read: “At the time of the State’s request, the fire was threatening homes in and around the communities of Sprague River, Bly, and Beatty. The fire also threatened roads, bridges, utilities, infrastructure, recreation and businesses in the area. Oregon continues to experience extreme heat conditions and has burn bans and red flag warnings in place.
“FMAGs are provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials, and supplies. The authorisation makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the State’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.
“With this FMAG authorization, an additional $584,083 will be available to Oregon through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of wildfire and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area.”
