Why go Firewise? – The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council

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® - Chemeketa Park — Firewise USA® Community: Chemeketa Park

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

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

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

Name of Neighborhood or Group
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Best Phone to Reach You*
How many people will be attending?*
(recommended 4-6 people)
Host Contact Information, if Different From Above:
Host Name
First Last
Host Home or Venue Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Host's Email
Host's Best Phone Number
Will a projector and screen be available?*
Special Instructions (ex: "Don't use GPS", or, "Park on left side of driveway")
How did you hear about the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council?*
Thank you for your interest!
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Firewise Leadership Committee Presentation

Lead by a speaker from the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, this is an in-depth Firewise presentation for 4-6 neighborhood residents who want to lead the Firewise effort in their community. The presentation includes brainstorming, planning and goal-setting strategies for your committee to facilitate your neighborhood in becoming Firewise-certified.

REQUEST FIREWISE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

Firewise Committee Presentation Request form

Name of Neighborhood or Group
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Best Phone to Reach You*
How many people will be attending?*
(recommended 4-6 people)
Host Contact Information, if Different From Above:
Host Name
First Last
Host Home or Venue Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Host's Email
Host's Best Phone Number
Will a projector and screen be available?*
Special Instructions (ex: "Don't use GPS", or, "Park on left side of driveway")
How did you hear about the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council?*
Thank you for your interest!
Comments
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Firewise USA® provides guidelines for neighbors to work together to achieve greater wildfire safety. SCCFSC works with your neighborhood to achieve Firewise USA® recognition.

L.2b - Sunset Ridge group with FW sign — Firewise USA® Community: Sunset Ridge

Local Firewise USA® recognized communities

Aldercroft Heights (Los Gatos)
Chemeketa Park (Los Gatos)
Ellen Roads (Los Gatos)
Garrod Heights (Saratoga)
Holiday Lake Estates (Morgan Hill)
Jackson Oaks (Los Gatos)
Las Cumbres (Los Gatos)
Marty Road (Los Gatos)
Old Oak Way (Saratoga)
Redwood Estates (Los Gatos)
Riva Ridge (Los Gatos)
Saddle Mountain Neighborhood (Los Altos Hills)
Sunset Ridge Road (Los Gatos)
Terrace Grove (Los Gatos)

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

REQUEST A WHY GO FIREWISE PRESENTATION

Why Go Firewise Presentation Request form

Name of Neighborhood or Group
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Best Phone to Reach You*
How many people will be attending?*
(recommended 4-6 people)
Host Contact Information, if Different From Above:
Host Name
First Last
Host Home or Venue Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Host's Email
Host's Best Phone Number
Will a projector and screen be available?*
Special Instructions (ex: "Don't use GPS", or, "Park on left side of driveway")
How did you hear about the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council?*
Thank you for your interest!
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Firewise USA FAQ