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WILDLAND MITIGATION

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The Wildland Fire Group falls under the Special Programs Division and is led by Officer Kenneth “Jay” Bailey through permitting under the Florida Forest Service. Wildfire mitigation reduces the impacts of wildfires by maintaining a healthy ecosystem to protect the community from injury or death and to reduce property loss.

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Accomplishments

 Zero monetary damage or loss to structures from wildfires

 Conducted 66 prescribed burns on 6,721 acres.

 Wildfires were kept under 45 acres, with most under 1 acre.

 Maximum containment time was under three hours.

 Participated in more than two dozen outreach events, including media interview about prescribed burning, wildfire threats and how residents can protect their homes.

 Co-hosted the Sarasota County Fire Fest January 2022.

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