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Become Firewise
What Is "Firewise"?
Firewise is a set of principles that involves understanding our wildland environment and taking concrete steps to make our home and surroundings more resilient and survivable.
As we continue to build in and live in the forests and rangelands of Washington, we become part of the ever-increasing landscape where the urban environment meets the wild.
In addition to its lifestyle benefits, living in this manner means higher associated risk and personal responsibility for the safety of our families as well as property, pets, and livestock.
Our actions can also contribute to the safety of fire and emergency personnel who work to protect our homes
Neighbors who want to work together to reduce their wildfire risk can join the growing network of more than 1300 recognized Firewise communities from across the nation taking action and ownership in preparing and protecting their homes against the threat of wildfire.
Using a 5-step process, communities develop an action plan that guides their residential risk reduction activities, while engaging and encouraging their neighbors to become active participants in building a safer place to live.
Learn more about Firewise and find out how you can become a Firewise community.
The Firewise program is co-sponsored by the USDA Forest Service, the US Department of the Interior, and the National Association of State Foresters.
Firewise Communities
Get a Firewise Assessment
The Okanogan Conservation District provides free assessments.
In an assessment, someone will visit your home, analyze it for risks, and outline concrete steps you can take to make improvements.
To schedule a Firewise assessment or to learn more:
Contact Kirsten Cook:
Tel: 509-422-0855
Email: kirsten@okanogancd.org
Due to high demand, there may be a delay in scheduling.