Firewise USA® CommunitiesThe Firewise USA® recognition program, developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), helps communities come together to reduce wildfire risk. By organizing, planning, and taking…
Mission StatementTo bring together the resources of public and private resource organizations in the interests of wildfire prevention and loss mitigation.
Burn piles, when done safely and with proper permits, are one of the most effective ways to reduce wildfire risk.Burn piles allow landowners to dispose of excess brush, branches, and woody debris that would otherwise serve as dangerous fuel during fire season. According to Cal Fire and forest management experts…