FEMP Offers Training on Wildfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation

Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.

The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) offers training sessions that provide an overview of wildfire hazards affecting federal sites across various regions, emphasizing the importance of mission continuity during such events.

Participants learn to evaluate factors influencing a site’s vulnerability, including vegetation, construction materials, and site layout, supporting hazard and vulnerability assessments for resilience planning.

The training covers mitigation strategies to strengthen critical infrastructure against wildfire impacts such as smoke and fire, aiming to maintain continuity of operations during wildfires.

This foundational FEMP course is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), awarding continuing education units to participants who complete the course.

FEMP’s training is available through the National Institute of Building Sciences' Whole Building Design Guide learning management system and supports a high-performance federal workforce in facility operations and energy security.