State Firewise Programs

Links to state programs in the Northeastern Area.

Maryland Firewise

This Web site includes an effective Firewise defensible space graphic, links to a comprehensive Firewise plant list and Firewise woodland landscaping brochure with a list of plants to avoid planting near structures, and a downloadable risk assessment form that can be used by homeowners.

New Jersey Forest Fire Service

This Web site hosts a wealth of information. View real-time weather conditions. Use “A Firefighter's Guide to Protecting Homes in the Wildland/Urban Interface” to assess and set priorities for a fire action plan. Learn about outdoor safety, prescribed burning, and protecting your home’s 100-foot defensible space. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has assembled educational FIRE Kits that are available for loan to teachers and other interested educators as well as developed a program of wildfire prevention and education for students K–12.

Ohio Firewise

The Firewise Ohio program offers a wealth of information to fire safety professionals, homeowners, community leaders, planners, developers, and others in localized efforts to lessen the risk of interface wildfires. The information includes the Firewise Ohio Collaboration Strategy; Creating Wildfire-Defensible Zones; Fire-resistant Landscaping; 50 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Home; and a Firewise landscaping Ohio Extension publication for download.

Pennsylvania Firewise

Learn about the new Pennsylvania Firewise Medal Community program and its requirements for writing a model prevention, pre-suppression, and preparedness plan.

Virginia Department of Forestry

This Web site provides information on programs that address landowner assistance, fire safety, regulations, fire conditions, urban forestry, wildlife, water quality, tree care, timber sales and taxes, forest management, and conservation easements. The Web site includes links and contact information for other State forestry agencies, Federal agencies, State parks, environmental news, and forestry information.

West Virginia Firewise

Firewise West Virginia is a program designed to help reduce the chances of losing a home to wildland fire. Use this site to download tips and brochures as well as a Woodland Home Wildland Fire Hazard Assessment form.