The Firewise USA program, led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), empowers communities like ours to boost wildfire resilience. Meeting Firewise criteria helps us organize and focus our wildfire safety efforts. This effort is led by Valley View residents and we invite more neighbors to join us in creating a safer community.
Our initial focus is defining our group's boundaries. Currently, we're reaching out to residents along Valley View between Merriewood & Pinehaven, Upper and Lower Pinehaven, & Beauforest to gauge interest. For each household within our boundary, 1 hour of volunteer work is required annually, such as clearing brush or creating defensible space. We encourage as many neighbors as possible to join us, as you may already be doing this work on your property!
Benefits include:
- Building a safer neighborhood with proven wildfire preparedness tactics
- Connecting with neighbors, learning about fire safety, and crafting an action plan together
- Qualifying for insurance discounts and access to funding once recognized as a Firewise community
Learn more about the Firewise program:
