The national Firewise USA® recognition program helps neighbors in a community work together to organize, plan, and take steps to make their homes and neighborhoods more fire-resistant. Communities that meet certain voluntary requirements each year and maintain “In Good Standing” status can officially call themselves a Firewise® Site.
The Shasta County Fire Safe Council provides residents with resources and support to organize and learn about personal preparedness, alerts and warning, local evacuation plans, and strategies to make their community more fire-resistant.
Why become a Firewise Community?
More resources and instructions are on the pages below.
Become Firewise
Becoming a Recognized Firewise Community helps reduce wildfire risks by fostering collaboration, creating defensible space, and improving preparedness. It can lower insurance costs, improve safety, and strengthen community resilience while protecting homes and landscapes from fire threats.
While the process may seem messy, we are here to help you every step of the way. Contact us if you have any questions.
Become Firewise Video
The Steps and links to forms and resources are available here: Become Firewise
Firewise Sites
See all of the communities that have become Recognized Firewise Communities in Shasta County.
Firewise Leaders Meetings
Firewise Leaders have quarterly meetings for education and to share their experience and expertise.