The NFPA National Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the fire resistance of their homes and community and to reduce wildfire risks at the local level. Any community that meets a set of voluntary criteria on an annual basis and retains an “In Good Standing Status” may identify itself as being a Firewise site.

“Across our district, numerous communities face heightened wildfire danger due to terrain, vegetation and local evacuation route conditions,” said Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. “Firewise is a perfect compliment to our many safety initiatives and a powerful tool helping neighbors work together along with our Fire Prevention Bureau to better protect themselves and their communities.”

“Resident involvement is key in protecting our communities from the threat of wildfire and the Firewise program is great for helping neighbors work together to increase their community’s safety,” said Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Chris Bachman, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. “We Are pleased that interest in the program is high across the District and hope to see significant improvements in fire hardiness as more communities work to achieve Firewise status.”

Becoming a Firewise recognized neighborhood is a 3 step process. 
1. Organize It  –  2. Plan It  –  3. Do It

To learn more about becoming a Firewise recognized neighborhood, copy and paste this url, into your web browser: https://www.nfpa.org/en/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa/become-a-firewise-usa-site

If you have any questions regarding the Firewise process, please email: public-education@cccfpd.org and we will be happy to assist you.