The Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization and Maui County completed a four-day training program for firefighters and community volunteers to conduct wildfire risk assessments on residential properties. A broader home assessment program for Maui County homeowners is expected to launch later this year.
- Maui firefighters and community volunteers completed four days of hands-on training in wildfire risk assessment techniques and software.
- Assessors will help homeowners identify ignition vulnerabilities and steps to reduce wildfire risk around their properties.
- The program, running statewide since 2022, is now expanding local capacity specifically within Maui County.
- A free home assessment rollout for Maui County homeowners is planned for later in 2026.
- Maui Fire inspectors have already conducted 537 brush abatement inspections this year as part of related fire prevention efforts.
Source: Maui Now
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