Training Dates: August 27 & 28 Online Live Zoom REGISTER HERE
Training Tuition:
Regular: $525 per person
Group Rate (5 or more from the same agency): $495 Contact info@rescapeca.org
ReScape’s Resilient Regenerative Firescaping Qualification Training (FQT) is grounded in our 8 Principles for Regenerative Landscapes, offering a sustainable long-term approach to fire hazard management beyond current vegetation practices. This course delivers comprehensive best practices in regenerative landscaping, focused on reducing fire hazards and preparing cities and large property owners for safety before, during, and after a firestorm.
Key Benefits:
Comprehensive Training: Educates, aligns, and empowers public agencies, commercial and institutional property owners, and landscapers to collaborate effectively.
Whole-Systems Strategies: Encourages cross-departmental and organizational cooperation to implement holistic firescaping strategies that protect people, assets, and future welfare.
Sustainable Practices: Integrates ReScape’s 8 Principles approach to firescaping, which protects properties and landscapes while mitigating climate change and creating aesthetic value.
Specific Advantages:
Carbon Landscaping: Enhances beauty and sequesters carbon.
Green Infrastructure: Reduces waste plant debris and landfill costs.
Regenerative Features: Promotes water capture and purity, embodied energy reduction, and maintenance savings.
Who Should Attend this Training:
Public Agency Department Employees – City/County: Who design, maintain, and protect infrastructure and protect people. Examples: fire, emergency services, public works, facilities, parks and recreation, community development, building and planning departments, etc.
Commercial/institutional property owners, land managers: Who design and/or maintain multi-family homes, hospitals, school properties, and other large buildings, properties and/or their landscapes. Examples: landscape architects, designers and maintenance teams, asset, finance, and property managers, insurance agents, etc.
Anyone responsible for programs, policies and procedures, compliance of above
The Training includes:
Interactive crowdsourcing online sessions with robust conversations and activities with the instructor and colleagues
Strategies for fire protection using fire safety zones and defensible space principles
Lessons and discussions on fire resistant plant selection, biological enhancements and maintenance vegetation modification techniques to reduce property vulnerability to wildfire
Technical guidelines on how to protect and manage six types of California Urban Landscapes
Specifics on firescaping compliance with local and state ordinances and regulations
Best firescaping practices to mitigate climate change and create beauty
Resources with contacts, book lists, and articles with the most up-to-date comprehensive information on firescaping program best practices
Plans and exploration on how to create and manage a comprehensive firescaping program with community support that saves money, stress, and most importantly—lives
Tools to implement immediate next action steps to create and manage a comprehensive firescaping program
About the Instructor:
The Firescaping Qualification Training (FQT) is taught by Douglas Kent, author of “Firescaping, 2nd Edition.” With nearly 20 years of experience in California, Kent has worked with cities, NGOs, private companies, and utilities on risk assessments, landscape prescriptions, and public presentations. He holds two Master’s degrees in land management, authored seven other books, and numerous articles. Kent is dedicated to building a resilient California.
Attendees from all areas of California are welcome. View Firescaping Training Overview.
Qualified Professionals – don’t forget to use your Membership Discount Code to register with a discount. Info@rescapeca.org if you have questions.
ReScape Regenerative Education Fund: Scholarships available for anyone
StopWaste Scholarship: For employees of Alameda County and employees of cities within Alameda County