Wildfire Ready! Part 1: Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Kick off the Wildfire Ready 2025 Event Series with an evening of learning and conversation. This free event begins with a one-hour documentary film screening exploring wildfire’s impact and the balance between human communities and wildlands.

The evening will begin with a screening of the documentary, Built to Burn.

This film was directed by Courtney D. Campbell and released in 2022. “Built to Burn explores a pattern of growing fire risk emerging from a confluence of factors  – decades of aggressive fire suppression, increasing development in fire-prone areas, and a longer, drier wildfire season due to climate change.” 

Following the film, a panel of local experts will lead a discussion on:

• Washington County’s wildfire history and ecology
• Emergency preparedness systems and fire response strategies
• How you can contribute to community wildfire readiness

Panelists:

• Chris Walsh, Senior Technical Program Manager for PGE’s Wildfire Planning & Analytics
• Jen Warren, Fire Risk Reduction Specialist, Oregon State Fire Marshal
• Mike Cafferata, Forest Grove District Forester, Oregon Department of Forestry
• Moderated by Brandy Saffell, Conservation Specialist | Forest Conservation Program, Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

This event is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and take the first steps toward wildfire preparedness.

This 3-part Wildfire Ready 2025 Event Series is a free wildfire preparedness event series for residents of Washington County. Wildfires are a risk in Washington County, and it’s essential for residents to work together to prepare. The series provides resources, strategies, and community connections to help you be ready for wildfire season. Please register separately for each event you are interested in attending.

• Wildfire Ready! Part 2: Home Hardening Workshop
• Wildfire Ready! Part 3: Forest Tour

Event is full. Registration is closed. Please join us for Part 2 & 3!

Wildfire Ready! Part 1 will take place at Pacific University (Marsh Hall 216).

For questions, please contact us.