Posts by IdahoFirewise
Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home: What Idahoans Can Do This Spring
Wildfire Preparedness Month is here, and across Idaho, homeowners are taking steps to reduce risk before fire season intensifies. Preparing your home for wildfire doesn’t have to be overwhelming — the key is to break it into manageable phases. By tackling a few tasks each month, you can dramatically improve your home’s chances of surviving…
Read MoreIdaho Firewise Garden Preparedness Fair 2026
Wildfire Awareness Month is quickly approaching, and that means it’s the best time of year to be proactive in our landscapes and be better prepared for fire. Idaho Firewise will be hosting our annual Preparedness Fair to promote wildfire awareness on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for this…
Read MoreCrevice Garden Growth: Fall Install 2024 – First Season of Growth 2025
First Season Review, by Michelle Williams, Idaho Firewise Garden Assistant What a joy it has been to follow the seasonal outcomes of our newly introduced plants stretching for establishment in the crevice garden environment created back in fall 2024. There were some big hits that received “oohs and awes” during garden tours. There were also…
Read MoreIdaho Firewise Appoints Mike Ward as New Executive Director
Idaho Firewise proudly announces the appointment of Mike Ward to the role of Executive Director, effective October 1, 2025. Idaho Firewise is a nonprofit organization that broadens the understanding of wildfire’s role in Idaho ecosystems and equips and motivates people in Idaho to reduce loss from wildfire. With a proven track record of success in…
Read MoreIdaho Firewise Garden Open House: Preparedness Fair 2025
Idaho Firewise will be hosting a Garden Open House event on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Read MoreIdaho Firewise Executive Director Position
We’re Hiring! Idaho Firewise is looking for a passionate and visionary leader to join our team as Executive Director! Position Summary: The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of Idaho Firewise (IDFW), a non-profit organization dedicated to wildfire education and community resilience. The ED provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational management…
Read MoreWildfire Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Resilient Communities
The month of May marks an important point in the year for those living in fire-prone regions. As temperatures rise and vegetation dries out, the risk of wildfire intensifies, underscoring the critical need for awareness, preparedness, and community action. In Idaho, Governor Little has declared the month of May as Wildfire Awareness Month, and in…
Read MoreEvent: Garden Open House 2024
Idaho Firewise will be hosting a Garden Open House event on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm. Join us for this free event to kick-off Wildfire Awareness Month! Did you know that May 4th is also Wildfire Preparedness Day? Learn how to protect your home from wildfire by visiting the Idaho…
Read MoreLandscape Certification Course: Every Yard Counts
Idaho Firewise, in partnership with the Boise Fire Department and CWI Horticulture Technology, offers a certificate of completion course for professionals in the green industry. This course covers fire science topics such as why homes are at risk, best practices on home hardening, firewise landscaping, and how communities can become fire adapted. The Every Yard…
Read MoreCommunity Programs Coordinator
Join the Idaho Firewise team! We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Community Programs Coordinator. The Community Programs Coordinator will play a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based wildfire education programs and initiatives aimed at raising awareness, building partnerships, and fostering community engagement in wildfire…
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