Jamie Roice-Gomes

Living With Fire Manager

Office: (775) 336-0261
Fax: (775) 784-4881
Email: Jamier@unr.edu
Address: 4955 Energy Way, Reno, Nevada 89502
Representing: Washoe County
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Summary

Jamie is responsible for managing the daily operations with the Living With Fire Program as they relate to community outreach, including marketing and promoting events, the volunteer program, communication with community and program partners, tracking results and project deliverables.

Education

B.S. University of Nevada, 2007
M.A. University of Nevada, 2011

Programs

Living With Fire

Helping Nevadans and visitors prepare for wildfire

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Brochures
Be Ember Aware During a wildfire, thousands of embers can rain down on your roof and pelt the side of your home like hail during a storm. Embers coming into contact with flammable material is the major reason why homes burn from wildfires.By being ember aware and taking action ahead of time, a homeowner can reduce the ember threat. Smith, Ed, Sistare, Sonya 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno FS-09-05
Fact Sheets
Best management practices for livestock and equine during wildfire smoke events Wildfire can be an important tool in maintaining diverse and healthy ecosystems. However, wildfires can also increase greenhouse gas emissions, devastate ecosystems, and decimate animal populations and their habitats, along with homes and other structures, creating hazardous health impacts on humans and animals. L. Chichester, M. Kay, J. Roice-Gomes, M. Allen, L. Taylor, S. Emm 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-10
CodeRED en el condado de Washoe CodeRED es un sistema de notificaciones que envía mensajes de emergencia a personas ubicadas en regiones afectadas, como poblaciones o comunidades específicas. Roice-Gomes, J., Adams, J., Kay, M., and Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-120
CodeRED in Washoe County If an emergency arises in Washoe County, public agencies utilize CodeRED to inform the public. Registering for CodeRED increases the likelihood that residents will receive these urgent notifications. Roice-Gomes, J., Adams, J., Kay, M., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-120
VIVIR CON HUMO: Como estar preparado en caso de exposición al humo de incendios El humo de los incendios forestales es diferente dependiendo del tipo de combustible que se ha quemado (es decir, árboles, arbustos, edificios, etc.), la temperatura del incendio forestal y las condiciones del viento. En general, el humo de los incendios forestales se compone de dióxido de carbono, vapor de agua, monóx Roice-Gomes, J., Kay, M., Schnieder, B., Restaino, C 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS -21-114
Living With Smoke: How to be prepared for smoke exposure This fact sheet from the Living With Fire Program will help readers understand what is in wildfire smoke, why you should be concerned about wildfire smoke, and how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Roice-Gomes, J., Kay, M., Schnieder, B., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-114
¡Cuidado con las brasas! Durante un incendio forestal, pueden caer miles de brasas sobre su techo y acumularse al costado de su casa como granizo durante una tormenta. Si estas brasas se alojan en algo fácilmente inflamable, ya sea en alguna parte de su casa o cerca de ella, su casa estará en peligro de incendiarse. Las brasas que entran en co Smith, Ed, Sistare, Sonya 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno FS-23-18
Combine Defensible Space and Best Management Practices (BMP's) Homeowners at Lake Tahoe need to protect their homes from wildfire. At the same time, they are required to protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity from sediment caused by soil erosion. These goals can be accomplished most efficiently if owners plan their defensible space and their best management practices together. Cobourn, John 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-08-26
Firescaping: Landscape design for defensible space Firescaping is landscape design that reduces house and property vulnerability to wildfire. The goal is to develop a landscape with a design and choice of plants that offer the best defensible space and enhance the property. Skelly, JoAnne 2001, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-01-33
Thinning and Sanitation: Tools for the management of bark beetles in the Lake Tahoe Basin From 1994 to 1996, five interstate forest fires in eastern Sierra Nevada forests chronically infested with bark beetles claimed $40 million in housing and property damage, timber loss, and soil stabilization costs. Donaldson, S., Seybold, S.J. 1998, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-98-42
Greenstrips: Another Tool to Manage Wildfire Greenstrips can be used to reduce the opportunity for man-caused fires to start or spread. They can reduce the size of wildfires and increase the effectiveness of the fire fighting effort, which reduces the cost. Greenstrips are also used to protect high value natural resources, Davidson, J., Smith E. 1997, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-97-36
What Grows Back After The Fire In the aftermath of wildfire, many homeowners are alarmed by the sudden change in appearance of the wildland vegetation surrounding their homes. At this time, a frequently asked question is "Will it grow back?" This fact sheet describes the response of some common northern Nevada rangeland plants to wildfire. Smith, E., Davidson, J. 1996, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno. FS96-40
Informational Publications
Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month County Proclamation Wording Customize your county proclamation in support of Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month- May 2020. Roice-Gomes, J. 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP-20
Summary Report Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month 2019 Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month (NWAM) 2019 was held May 1–31, with events and activities taking place throughout the state. With the collaboration of partnering agencies, the Living With Fire program educated Nevada residents on minimizing the wildfire impact on communities by taking proactive steps to prepare. Roice-Gomes, J., Thom, A. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP 2019
Lay or Popular Publications
What did we learn from the Caughlin Fire? Jamie Roice-Gomes and Ashley Andrews break down 5 lessons learned following the Caughlin Fire Andrews, A. and Roice-Gomes, J. 2019, Nevada Today
What should I pack in case of evacuation due to wildfire? Evacuating during a wildfire is terrifying. It's difficult to think accurately and quickly. So, residents should prepare for an evacuation by packing go-bags before a wildfire threat begins. It is recommended that one bag is packed for each family member and each pet. While packing, refer to this checklist. Roice-Gomes, J. and A. Andrews 2019, Nevada Today
Special Publications
Living With Fire Defensible Space Guide Defensible Space is the buffer around a home where the vegetation has been managed to reduce the wildfire hazard. Creating defensible space increases the chance of home survival and provides a space for firefighters to safely defend the home during a wildfire event. Roice-Gomes, J., Restaino, C., Kay, M. 2023, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-23-07
Choosing the Right Plants for Northern Nevada's High Fire Hazard Areas - Lake Tahoe Basin The latest version has been revised to indicate which plants in this publication are also included on the “TRPA Recommended Native and Adapted Plant List” and which are on the suggested “Accent Plant Guide for Lake Tahoe” list. Skelly, J., Smith, Ed. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-17-01
Fire Adapted Communities: The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness - Elko County Elko County has more rural communities located in high- and extreme-wildfire hazard areas than anywhere else in Nevada. University of Nevada, Reno Extension; and Elko County have come together to promote the Fire Adapted Community concept. They believe that this is the best response to our wildfire threat. Smith, E., Sistare, S., Nejedlo, G 2016, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-16-02
Fire Adapted Communities: The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness - Storey County Faced with the growing potential for loss of human life and property due to wildfire, Nevada’s local, state and federal firefighting agencies, Nevada Fire Safe Council, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Storey County government have come together to promote the Fire Adapted Communities concept. Smith, E., Sistare, S., Nejedlo, G 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-11-07
Fire Adapted Communities: The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness, Elko County Do you know what it takes to survive a wildfire? A fire adapted community is a community located in fire-prone area that requires little assistance from firefighters during a wildfire. Read more about fire adapted communities in the Elko County area. Smith, E., Sistare, S., Nejedlo, G. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-16-02
Choosing Turf and Erosion Control Grasses for the Lake Tahoe Basin Planting grass near homes can control soil erosion and help create fire defensible space. Since the tragic Angora Fire in 2007, many Tahoe residents are re-evaluating their landscaping options for areas close to residences. Cobourn, J., Skelly, J. 2009, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-09-07
Choosing the Right Plants for Northern Nevada's High Fire Hazard Areas The most important person in preventing a house from being destroyed by wildfire is the homeowner. And, it is the actions that a homeowner takes before a fire occurs that are critical. One of the most important “pre-fire” activities that a homeowner can do is the creation of a defensible space. Smith, E., Skelly, J. 2007, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, EB-07-01