Preparedness
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Napa Firewise Celebrates Senator Bill Dodd’s Contributions to Wildfire Preparedness
December 10, 2024 Napa Firewise commends Senator Bill Dodd for his significant efforts in advancing wildfire prevention and public safety in Napa County. With transformative policies, critical funding allocations, and innovative collaborations, Senator Dodd […]
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Wildfire Preparation Pays Off for Napa Valley Vineyards During Pickett Fire
Strategic mapping of reservoirs, farm roads, and new access routes by Napa Firewise helped firefighters contain the Pickett Fire and protect Napa Valley vineyards.
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Napa Firewise’s Valley Stewards Initiative
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Napa Communities Firewise Foundation Request for Proposals (RFP)
Are you a qualified contractor or consultant ready to make a significant impact on Napa’s wildfire resilience? Napa County is seeking experienced professionals to assist in the development and implementation […]
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American Canyon Newell Open Space Preserve Grazing
Grazing with sheep to manage wildfire fuels in the Newell Open Space Preserve began on Friday, May 17th, 2024.
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Pile Burning
All around Napa County, fire is one of the tools being used to reduce wildfire fuels. Napa Firewise and partners have pile burns for 15 locations.
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Your Burning Questions: Winter Defensible Space
Winter is a great time to work on your Defensible Space. Selectively cutting and piling excess vegetation to reduce the amount of flammable material is an essential step in safeguarding your home from wildfire.
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Berryessa Highlands Sheep Grazing Project
Targeted, concentrated grazing is an effective way to remove unwanted vegetation quickly and naturally, particularly on steep terrain that’s difficult for machines to access. Sheep are excellent at “mowing” down […]
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The Importance of Defensible Space
Good defensible space has proved to be incredibly important, allowing firefighters to put fires out before they become larger wildfire events