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Cook County is seeking applicants interested in serving as the local Firewise Coordinator. This contracted position will provide professional services to coordinate county Firewise activities in cooperation with the Cook County Firewise Committee, Cook County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Coordinating Committee and partners in wildfire hazard mitigation.
The Firewise Coordinator will work with the Cook County Emergency Management Director, local fire departments, additional partner agencies and residents of Cook County to reduce the risk of wildfire damage to structures in Cook County through planning and implementation of mitigation strategies as outlined in the Cook County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
A complete job description, request for qualifications and submittal information are available at www.cookcountyfirewise.org or at the Cook County Auditor’s Office located in the County Courthouse at 411 W Second Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604.
About Firewise: Firewise is a national program, adopted by the state of Minnesota and Cook County. Firewise encourages local solutions for wildfire safety by involving homeowners, community leaders, planners, developers, firefighters and others in the effort to protect people and property from wildfire risks.
Contact: Mike Keyport, Director of Emergency Management, 218-387- 3059, or mike.keyport@ co.cook.mn.us
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