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Scottsdale fire chief outlines use of ground-applied retardants and volunteer roles in wildfire mitigation
Summary
Fire Chief Tom Shannon told the council on Sept. 9 that ground-applied fire retardants can reduce vegetation flammability and extend control windows but carry environmental cautions; the department also described a volunteer program of roughly 90 rostered volunteers focused on prevention and community risk reduction.
Scottsdale Fire Chief Tom Shannon briefed the council on ground-applied fire retardants and the city's volunteer program as part of a work study on wildfire mitigation.
Chief's overview: Shannon said ground-applied retardants are a newer tactic that can be used to coat vegetation near structures or along control lines to "reduce the flammability of the fuel" and create wider windows for control and escape. He noted benefits including reduced water use during suppression and some product "stickiness" that can persist for days or months, but cautioned about environmental sensitivities:…
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