Fire Learning Network
Fire Learning Network Workshop
Blackfoot Valley, MTFLN leads from across the country will meet for this annual workshop.
Overview of Prescribed Fire Liability in State Law with Sara Clark
In this 90-minute webinar, Sara Clark will provide an overview of prescribed fire liability in state law, including definitions of liability and how state laws defining liability interact with certified burn manager programs, tribal sovereignty and cultural burning, and prescribed fire insurance. Sara will provide examples from California and a selection of other states that...
Learning from the Media: A Conversation with Journalists
View the recording of this webinar here: https://youtu.be/C0FqAycw9wc Journalists will share their experiences reporting on fire in a variety of mediums. Panelists will discuss the constraints and incentives they face when reporting, including suggestions for building relationships with journalists and communicating effectively with and through them. Following a moderated panel discussion, there will be time for...
Working with the Media: How to Know Your Messages and Communicate Them
Communication professionals and fire practitioners with significant media experience will discuss challenges and success in communicating about fire through media outlets. Panelists will share their experiences and provide suggestions for those looking to begin or improve communication through various forms of media. Following a moderated panel discussion, there will be time for audience Q/A. Questions?...
Crisis Communication: What Do We Say When Things Go Wrong?
From large-scale wildfires to smaller incidents connected to complex social issues; crises take many forms and present unique communications challenges. Panelists will discuss how conservation organizations and fire practitioners can prepare for hard times and provide suggestions for how to proceed if and when they happen. Following a moderated panel discussion, there will be time...
