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Previous Napa Wildfires Were ‘Apocalyptic’ for Wineries. This One Is Different
Napa Firewise’s fuel reduction projects and defensible space work helped keep the Pickett Fire from devastating communities and vineyards, marking a major shift from past wildfire disasters.
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Firefighters Gain First Foothold on Pickett Fire in Napa County
During a 2025 fire, KQED highlighted Napa Firewise’s role in supporting the Pickett Fire response, where existing fuel breaks and access roads helped crews protect nearby communities.
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Napa Firewise Launches $50M Valley Stewards Initiative with $2.5M in Founding Support
From crisis to control: Valley Stewards pairs philanthropic capital with CAL FIRE to stand up 100 mapped, fire ready sites that tighten containment and protect Napa communities.
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Napa Firewise Helps Secure Firewise USA® Status for 18 Communities
Eighteen Napa communities earned Firewise USA® recognition—driven by Napa Firewise’s neighborhood programs and county support—marking countywide progress on wildfire readiness as risk intensifies.
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They can’t get fire insurance. So California wineries are seeking out fire trucks and military tech
Vintners’ private firefighting investments, paired with Napa Firewise’s countywide coordination—fuel reduction, lidar based mapping, and “enhanced resilience areas”—are reshaping Napa’s wildfire readiness amid insurance pressures and uncertain public funding
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Napa Firewise’s Valley Stewards Initiative
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Napa Firewise Expands Wildfire Protection Across Napa County Amid Federal Funding Shifts
April 17, 2025 Napa, CA- With federal wildfire funding in flux and California entering what experts now call a “year-round fire season,” Napa Firewise is reinforcing its commitment to community protection. The
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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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Treasury Wine Estates announces Brighter Future Initiative, in Napa, California
Treasury Wine Estates expands its Brighter Future Initiative in Napa Valley, partnering with Napa Firewise to fund Valley Stewards resilience sites and advance wildfire safety alongside sustainability and education.