NEW! Land Use Planning for Wildfire Trainings in Washington
The Community Wildfire Planning Center (CWPC), in partnership with other agencies and organizations, is launching in-person pilot trainings in Washington in Fall 2025.
- Attendees who participate in this training will:
Be able to define and distinguish between key terms associated with wildfire and the wildland-urban interface (WUI) - Understand key wildland fire and WUI concepts and mitigation best practices
- Identify specific land use planning tools and how they can address WUI concerns
- Understand minimum state-level planning and regulatory requirements to comply with current or future state laws
- Apply best practices that go above and beyond minimum requirements
- Learn about resources and programs to support implementation
Who should attend?
These are free, all-day, in person trainings that are open to land use planners, fire marshals, fire chiefs, fire mitigation specialists, building officials, and other professionals from government agencies and the private sector who engage in planning, policy, development review and/or approval activities in Washington.
ABOUT
The Community Wildfire Planning Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to
helping communities reduce wildfire risk through improved land use planning, building, and
development practices. CWPC has developed and conducted similar training courses in
communities across the country, including a partnership with CAL FIRE. These Trainings in
Washington are made possible by a grant through the Wildfire Strategies program of Resources
Legacy Fund.
TRAINING DATES AND LOCATIONS
Land Use Planning for Wildfires future training dates and locations in Washington are coming soon!
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AICP CM Credits
Trainings are co-sponsored by the American Planning Association WA Chapter. AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found at planning.org/cm.
Acknowledgments
Funding to develop and conduct pilot Land Use Planning for Wildfires trainings in Washington has been made possible by a generous grant to CWPC from the Wildfire Strategies program of Resources Legacy Fund.
