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Firewise Communities: A Tool for WUI Residents

Presenters: Michele Steinberg (NFPA Firewise Communities Program), Pat Durland (Stone Creek Fire LLC), Phyllis Banducci (CAL FIRE), and Katie Ziemann (CA Fire Safe Council)  

Description: This webinar provides an overview of the Firewise Communities/USA® Recognition Program administered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, US Department of the Interior, the California Fire Safe Council, CAL FIRE, and state forestry agencies across the U.S. This program is being used in California to help neighbors work together in high risk areas to achieve safer communities. Learn more about how this program can help your community, as well as support and training that is available.