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 offers a FREE yearly Chipping Program which fulfills the initial home investment requirement
  • SCCFSC provides hazardous fuel reduction resources for your neighborhood’s multi-year plan

We also offer two Firewise Workshops

WHY GO FIREWISE?
FIREWISE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

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.

Firewise USA® Community: Sunset Ridge

Local Firewise USA® recognized communities

  • Aldercroft Heights (Los Gatos)
  • Brush Road (Lexington Road)
  • Central Summit Watershed (Los Gatos)
  • Chemeketa Park (Los Gatos)
  • Dawson LAH015 (Los Altos Hills)
  • Deer Park Road (Los Gatos)
  • Fremont Hills (Los Altos Hills)
  • Garrod Heights (Saratoga)
  • Holiday Lake Estates (Morgan Hill)
  • Jackson Oaks HOA (Morgan Hill)
  • LAH Zone 33 (Los Altos Hills)
  • Lake Canyon (Los Gatos)
  • Loma Wood (Los Altos Hills)
  • Natoma (Los Altos Hills)
  • Old Oak Way (Saratoga)
  • Redwood Estates (Los Gatos)
  • Saddle Mountain (Los Altos Hills)
  • Sveadal Uvas Canyon (Morgan Hill)
  • Teresita Way (Los Altos Hills)
  • Wilderfield/Whiterock/Bear Mountain Roads (Los Gatos)

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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