Community Resources

Firewise planning at the community level.

Center for Fire Research and Outreach

The primary goal of the Center is to develop and disseminate science-based solutions to wildfire-related challenges.

Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP)

This site describes an applied research project to analyze the lessons learned about collaborative processes among approximately 10 CWPP development processes in the United States. Joint Fire Science Program.

Fire Information Engine Toolkit

Wildfires affect communities around the world. This online toolkit provides interactive, science-based tools to help homeowners, decision makers, and researchers better understand where wildfires occur and how to protect homes and neighborhoods, as well as get up-to-the-minute wildfire news. Center for Fire Research and Outreach.

Firewise Toolkit

Fire Corps and the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities program partnered to develop a Firewise toolkit. “Getting Started with Firewise” provides information about building and maintaining communities in a way that is compatible with our natural surroundings. The toolkit can be ordered free of charge from the Fire Corps national office.

Firewise at the Woods

The website has been developed for use of homeowners living at the Woods in Hedgeville, WV and others who may be interested in their approach to Firewise and being a National Firewise Community.

National Database of State and Local Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Programs

The National database of stater and local wildfire hazard mitigation programs serves as a clearinghouse of information about non-federal policies and programs that seek to reduce the risk of loss of life and property through the reduction of hazardous fuels on private lands.