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Our Mission
The Napa Communities Firewise Foundation mission is to reduce the risk and impacts of wildfires through fire fuel reduction and community education in Napa County. We are achieving this through Fire Safe Councils, through local, state and federal grants and by educating our communities on such topics as defensible space, home hardening, and fire preparedness.
Newsroom
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Napa County wins $37.5 million wildfire prevention grant
September 1, 2023Napa Valley Register – Barry Eberling Napa County has hit a fire protection jackpot of sorts — it will receive a $37.5 million federal grant for fuel reduction and other wildfire prevention efforts. “This grant will empower us…Read more Napa County wins $37.5 million wildfire prevention grant ›
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The Growing Megafire Crisis — and How to Contain It
Megafires, or fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are becoming more frequent worldwide, wreaking havoc on landscapes and communities — and fire experts say the problem is only going to get worse. George T. Whitesides is focused on fighting these devastating natural disasters through innovative technologies and intentional changes to how we build communities.…
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Wildfire Mitigation Compliance Provides Insurance Benefits and Fire Protection
California’s property insurance landscape has changed dramatically due to elevated wildfire risk and increased construction costs leading several insurance carriers to end, or significantly restrict, writing of new coverage policiesRead more Wildfire Mitigation Compliance Provides Insurance Benefits and Fire Protection ›
Upcoming
Reducing Hazardous Fuel Loads
for Forest Health & Wildfire Risk Reduction
For the last two months Napa Firewise and the Pacific Union College have been using mastication machinery to reduce ladder fuels along and below a ridge between Angwin and Pope Valley.
Spring Street
Clean Up
St. Helena and Spring Mountain Fire Safe Councils recently created a shaded fuel break on either side of Spring Street at the far edge of town.
