The National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA® program teaches communities how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together and take action to prevent losses.

The California Department of Insurance has issued rules that require insurers to offer discounts to property owners for reducing wildfire risk. If you reside in a WUI community and are Firewise USA® recognized then you may be eligible for a discount through your insurance company. For a list of insurers currently offering discounts, click here.

SCCFSC offers workshops and guidance for neighborhoods and communities that want to become Firewise USA® recognized.

Firewise USA® Community: Chemeketa Park

The 6 Steps for Becoming Recognized as a Firewise USA® Community

  1. Form a board/committee comprised of residents and other wildfire stakeholders (Minimum of 8 houses to start)
  2. Create a Firewise USA® Portal account and submit an application to your state Firewise USA liaison
  3. Obtain a wildfire risk assessment from the Fire Department
  4. Host a minimum of one wildfire risk reduction educational outreach event, or related activity
  5. Develop a multi-year action plan based on the site’s risk reduction priorities
  6. Meet the minimum wildfire risk reduction investment

SCCFSC is here to help!

We are your local partner to Firewise USA® recognition.

  • SCCFSC coaches your committee and organizers through the Firewise USA® steps and application
  • SCCFSC networks with fire agency partners to obtain your community risk assessment
  • SCCFSC offers workshop and presentation options to meet the Firewise USA® education outreach requirements
  • SCCFSC provides hazardous fuel reduction resources for your neighborhood’s multi-year plan

Why Go Firewise? Workshop

This 30-45 minute presentation is intended for a neighborhood group that would like to know more about the Firewise USA® Risk Reduction program. Lead by a speaker from the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, the presentation includes a PowerPoint slideshow which is followed by a Q & A. Discussion centers around the benefits and requirements needed to become a recognized, certified Firewise USA® community. Ideal group size is 20-60 neighborhood residents.

REQUEST A WHY GO FIREWISE PRESENTATION

Why Go Firewise Presentation Request form

Firewise USA® provides guidelines for neighbors to work together to achieve greater wildfire safety. SCCFSC works with your neighborhood to achieve Firewise USA® recognition.

Local Firewise USA® recognized communities

Los Altos Hills

  • Dawson LAH015
  • Fremont Hills
  • Hidden Villa
  • LAH Zone 33
  • Loma Wood
  • Natoma
  • Neighbors Taking Action
  • Saddle Mountain

Los Gatos

  • Aldercroft Heights
  • Brush Road (Lexington Road)
  • Central Summit Watershed
  • Chemeketa Park
  • Civic Center Hillside Neighborhood
  • Deer Park Road
  • Lake Canyon
  • Melody Woods
  • Redwood Estates
  • Teresita Way
  • Upper Overlook Road Neighborhood

Morgan Hill

  • Holiday Lake Estates
  • Jackson Oaks HOA
  • Sveadal Uvas Canyon

Saratoga

  • Garrod Heights
  • Old Oak Way

San Jose

  • Miradero Ave-Crothers Rd Fire Safe Community (Alum Rock area)
  • Rancho San Vincente
  • The Villages Golf and Country Club

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Request a “Why Go Firewise?” presentation to learn how your neighborhood can become Firewise, too

This 30-45 minute presentation is intended for a neighborhood group that would like to know more about the Firewise USA® Risk Reduction program. Lead by a speaker from the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, the presentation includes a PowerPoint slideshow which is followed by a Q & A. Discussion centers around the benefits and requirements needed to become a recognized, certified Firewise USA® community. Ideal group size is 20-60 neighborhood residents.

REQUEST A WHY GO FIREWISE PRESENTATION

Why Go Firewise Presentation Request form

Firewise USA FAQ