Firewise Communities raise awareness, organize at the community level, coordinate work parties, and take action to create fire-adapted communities through the implementation of defensible space standards. In Nevada County, three organizations are recognized by NFPA Firewise USA® as regional coordinators for the Firewise Communities USA program.
· Wildfire Ready Coalition of Nevada County: wildfirereadync.org
· Truckee Fire Protection District: https://www.truckeefire.org/
· Fire Safe Council of Nevada County: https://www.areyoufiresafe.com/
For more information about the process and to understand how to help your community get started on its wildfire preparedness journey connect with one of the regional coordinators for Nevada County or visit: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa
