- Title:
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Building Resilience: Engaging with rural communities about fire safety
- Date:
- December 2011
- Organisations
- NZFS
- Authors:
- Warren, Julie; Wilson, Carla
Overview
This Southland-based research was designed to improve fire safety outcomes for rural communities. Rural communities are particularly vulnerability to fire due to their low population density and physical remoteness, coupled with recent social and economic changes. The research was based on three case studies: Otautau, Otatara, and the rural area adjacent to the Awarua Wetlands. The research project was based on action research. It provides recommendations for the New Zealand Fire Service and Rural Fire Authorities to engage with rural communities to raise their awareness of fire risk and encourage them to take responsibility for reducing risk for households, community amenities and the environment.
