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Firewise USA

Firewise USA is a recognition program hosted by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Amador County has over 35 registered Firewise sites and that number is growing every day. Many neighborhoods in Amador County have taken part in addressing concerns on their property in regard to vegetation removal and maintenance (defensible space), preparing their homes to withstand damage caused by wildfire (home hardening), educating their neighbors about the risk of wildfire and how to prevent possible damage incurred, and offering preparation assistance to those in need.

 

MAPS OF CURRENT REGISTERED FIREWISE USA SITES WITHIN AMADOR COUNTY (to use the map below, either zoom in to an area near you, or you can open up the large map and enter your exact location to see if a little red tree with a Firewise Community name is near you. To see who the Firewise Neighborhood leads are and to inquire about a certain neighborhood, the contact information is available if you click on the red tree)

Utilize the NFPA's  Firewise USA Program Toolkit to start your Firewise journey!

A cover page for the Firewise USA Program Toolkit by the National Fire Protection Association, with a group of people in the background.
A poster encouraging community action to mitigate wildfire damage, featuring text and a smiling woman.
An informational flyer on wildfire community preparedness, celebrating 20 years of Firewise USA with stats and photos of participants.
Contents page of a homeowner's guide discussing ignition risks, checklists, neighbor relations, fuel threat reduction, and FIREWISE® recognition.
May contain: advertisement, poster, people, person, head, face, adult, male, man, accessories, jewelry, necklace, happy, laughing, and glasses
Infographic about reducing home ignition risks with tips for creating fire-safe zones at various distances from a house.
A checklist from Firewise USA® outlining wildfire safety measures for homeowners.
An educational poster on wildfire safety with text and a group of people wearing safety gear.
An infographic on reducing wildfire fuel threats, listing factors influencing wildfire behavior and controllable fuel sources, with two images of people discussing and preparing for fire safety.
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Two men shaking hands, one in a uniform, with text about Firewise Recognition, a community wildfire prevention program.
An informational guide on becoming a Firewise USA® site, including steps: Organize, Plan, Do it, and Tell us about it.
An informational poster about Firewise and NFPA programs, with a QR code and a background of people huddled together.
A cover page for the Firewise USA Program Toolkit by the National Fire Protection Association, with a group of people in the background.
A poster encouraging community action to mitigate wildfire damage, featuring text and a smiling woman.
An informational flyer on wildfire community preparedness, celebrating 20 years of Firewise USA with stats and photos of participants.
Contents page of a homeowner's guide discussing ignition risks, checklists, neighbor relations, fuel threat reduction, and FIREWISE® recognition.
May contain: advertisement, poster, people, person, head, face, adult, male, man, accessories, jewelry, necklace, happy, laughing, and glasses
Infographic about reducing home ignition risks with tips for creating fire-safe zones at various distances from a house.
A checklist from Firewise USA® outlining wildfire safety measures for homeowners.
An educational poster on wildfire safety with text and a group of people wearing safety gear.
An infographic on reducing wildfire fuel threats, listing factors influencing wildfire behavior and controllable fuel sources, with two images of people discussing and preparing for fire safety.
Image gallery image
Two men shaking hands, one in a uniform, with text about Firewise Recognition, a community wildfire prevention program.
An informational guide on becoming a Firewise USA® site, including steps: Organize, Plan, Do it, and Tell us about it.
An informational poster about Firewise and NFPA programs, with a QR code and a background of people huddled together.
Cover of the "Firewise USA Program Toolkit" with logos and a blurred background of people.
Click image to download the Toolkit

 

 

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