About Firewise USA®
NOTE: For information on how to complete the annual renewal for your community's Firewise USA designation, see this National Fire Protection Association page on that process (complete with a 3 minute video).
Fire Safe Council For Monterey County has developed a free workshop that takes you step by step through the process to have your community recognized as a Firewise USA® Community by the National Fire Protection Association.
Dozens of communities in Monterey County have used information in this workshop to become recognized as Firewise USA® Communities.
Dozens of communities in Monterey County have used information in this workshop to become recognized as Firewise USA® Communities.
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Firewise USA® is a voluntary program that provides a framework to help neighbors get organized, find direction and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community. During this workshop you will receive help with overcoming some of the challenges of the certification process, learn about the many helpful resources and benefits of certification and actually earn credits toward the documented work required to prepare your action plans.
This year, let's do more than just talk about trying to create communities that are safer in the event of a wildfire. Let’s take steps to make a difference. We can not only dream bigger about wildfire safety this year - we can act. Research has proven that simple, low-cost steps can improve the survivability of neighborhoods and homes, and help protect those we love. So, let’s get started making that dream of communities that can survive wildfire come true! You may request more information on this free program by contacting us at [email protected] For more information on Firewise USA® click on this link: |
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Thank you to Rayner Marx from Fire Adapted Big Sur for collaborating with FSCMC to create a Firewise USA application process tutorial:
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Firewise USA® sites
As of July 2023, there are over 50 recognized Firewise USA® communities in Monterey County!
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congratulations
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firewise in the wui According to a 2022 report by FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration, Wildland Urban Interface: A Look at Issues and Resolutions, "The latest data show that close to 99 million people, or one-third of our population, now live in the WUI. In addition, more than 46 million homes, with an estimated value of $1.3 trillion, in 70,000 communities are now at risk from the impacts of wildfire."
The Wildland Urban Interface/WUI is the main focus of the Firewise USA® Communities program. |
Here is an excellent time-lapse video showing how the 0 to 5 foot zone with no flammable materials can save your structures.
Join the Monterey Bay firewise partners forum
FSCMC seeks to support Monterey County communities in joining the growing network of more than two dozen recognized Firewise communities in Monterey County taking action and ownership in preparing and protecting their homes against the threat of wildfire. Monterey Bay Firewise Partners establishes an online group for Monterey County communities interested in support, information, and encouragement to achieve and sustain Firewise USA acknowledgement. FSCMC will host quarterly informational forums, post resources and ideas, but the real value of the group is to enable Firewise communities to communicate with each other as they consider and go through the process of Firewise recognition. (To join this group, please use the tab at the bottom of the page.)
resources
CAL FIRE- Firewise Communities
National Fire Protection Association- Firewise USA
Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
Santa Lucia Preserve Firewise Community Story Map
Santa Lucia Preserve Defensible Space
National Fire Protection Association- Firewise USA
Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
Santa Lucia Preserve Firewise Community Story Map
Santa Lucia Preserve Defensible Space
Previous firewise USA events in Monterey County |