How well do you understand fire adapted communities?

Put your FAC skills to the test!

Quiz Questions

1.
So, what is a “fire adapted community,” anyway?
- A.
  A. A checklist of actions.
- B.
  B. A certification that you can earn.
- C.
  C. A community where one person, or one organization, is working on wildfire issues.
- D.
  D. A community that is working in numerous ways to help their community live more safely with wildfire.
- E.
  E. Never fully attained; the work is never “done.”
- F.
  F. A and B.
- G.
  G. D and E.
- H.
  H. All of the above.
2.
Fire adaptation involves work __________ a wildfire.
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- A.
  Before
- B.
  During
- C.
  After
- D.
  All of the above
3.
FAC is a new name for Firewise.
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
4.
Who plays a role in FAC?
- A.
  Fire departments
- B.
  Public health officials
- C.
  Residents
- D.
  Emergency managers
- E.
  All of the above and more!
5.
Actions related to community wildfire resilience could include:
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- A.
  Controlled burns
- B.
  Evacuation planning
- C.
  Defensible space implementation and maintenance
- D.
  Changes in public policy
- E.
  Forest restoration
- F.
  None of the above
- G.
  All of the above
6.
OK, you get it. FAC is a non-prescriptive framework that anyone interested in living better with wildfire can engage in. And then there's FAC Net. Who is the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network for?
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- A.
  Members only
- B.
  Anyone interested in community wildfire resilience

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Fresh to FAC
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You're advancing wildfire resilience in your community, but you're still learning some of the lingo. Remember, the FAC framework includes important roles for everyone, with dozens of actions before, during and after a wildfire that will increase your resilience. When it comes to fire adaptation, the work is never done, but luckily, it attracts the best and the brightest! Share your results on social media and tag FAC Net to receive our newest #fireadapted sticker! Twitter: @fireadapted Facebook: @FACNetwork
2.
FAC Savvy
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When it comes to fire adapted communities, or "FAC," you know your stuff! Keep spreading the word: Everyone has a role to play in fire adaptation and FAC includes dozens of actions before, during and after a wildfire. With fire adaptation, the work is never done, but luckily, it attracts the best and the brightest! Share your results on social media and tag FAC Net to receive our newest #fireadapted sticker!Twitter: @fireadaptedFacebook: @FACNetwork