Diagram showing the 3-Zone Home Ignition Defense system for wildfire prevention, highlighting the Immediate, Intermediate, and Extended zones around a home.

NFPA HIZ Training: Empowering Neighborhood Prevention

True community fire resilience starts right at your doorstep. While emergency agencies handle the response, NFPA HIZ (Home Ignition Zone) Training provides our community with the precise prevention skills needed to protect our homes before a fire ever starts.

Sponsored by the Herald Fire Prevention Council, this training breaks down the national NFPA standards into actionable, localized steps for every resident.

What You Will Learn

  • The Three Ignition Zones: Understand how to manage the Immediate Zone (0–5 feet), Intermediate Zone (5–30 feet), and Extended Zone (30–100+ feet) around your structures.

  • Home Hardening Basics: Learn how simple retrofits—like clearing gutters, upgrading vents, and choosing fire-resistant materials—drastically increase a home's chance of surviving a wildfire.

  • Fuel Modification: Identify which plants and materials act as structural fuses and how to safely manage vegetation on your property.

Put Training Into Action: The GPC Connection

This training isn't just theory—it is the exact playbook we use for the Golden Paradox Challenge (GPC). By learning these HIZ principles, you can:

  1. Conduct certified Firewise assessments for your own property.

  2. Volunteer to help neighbors, seniors, and vulnerable residents harden their homes.

  3. Earn points and unlock rewards with our local coupon and business partners through the GPC game.