Unit 3J, Marketing, Activity 2
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View success stories and write a success story
The following web sites contain "success stories" of fire management projects or activities completed within the agency. This activity will give students an opportunity to:
1. See how fire management projects/activities are marketed on the web; and,
2. Compare and contrast different styles and formats.
View the following web sites:
http://www.blm.gov/nifc/st/en/prog/fire/snapshots.html
http://www.nps.gov/fire/public/pub_firestories.cfm
When you have completed Lesson 3J, the review will ask the following:
Write a brief success story highlighting a fire management activity you have participated in within the last year, particularly one that was directly related to a key point or operating principle of the National Fire Plan.
Write a paragraph, noting whether the site:
was aesthetically pleasing and had an easy layout to follow;
gave information about current (or past) fire activity in the park, e.g. news releases.;
presented a range of fire management activities, e.g., prescribed burning, fuels reduction projects, educational material, fire management planning and policy guidelines, etc.; and, provided links to further information.
Write a brief success story or snapshot highlighting a fire management activity you have participated in within the last year, particularly one that was directly related to a key point or operating principle of the National Fire Plan.
Create a checklist of how these or similar materials could be shared and disseminated within the community. Consdier how the information could be used to support local fire management projects.
Create a checklist of how the lessons and materials could be shared and disseminated within your local education community. How would these types of lessons increase support for local fire management programs?
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