Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Idaho Firewise Understand your role in Idaho's beautiful wildland/urban interface. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://idahofirewise.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Idaho Firewise Garden Preparedness Fair 2026](https://idahofirewise.org/2026/04/27/idaho-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 - [Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home: What Idahoans Can Do This Spring](https://idahofirewise.org/2026/04/30/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 - [Crevice Garden Growth: Fall Install 2024 - First Season of Growth 2025](https://idahofirewise.org/2026/01/29/crevice-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 - [Wildfire Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Resilient Communities](https://idahofirewise.org/2024/05/09/wildfire-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 - [Idaho Firewise Appoints Mike Ward as New Executive Director](https://idahofirewise.org/2025/10/01/idaho-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 - [Happy Valentine's Day from Idaho Firewise](https://idahofirewise.org/2024/02/14/happy-valentines-day-from-idaho-firewise/) - Keep safe this Valentine's Day with safety tips from the National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/articles/p52-fire-safe-valentines-day.htm And for fun, here are a few fire themed Valentine's Day cards perfect for sharing! Campfire Valentine PDFWarm my Heart Valentine PDFS'more Valentine PDF - [Idaho Firewise Executive Director Position](https://idahofirewise.org/2025/01/15/idaho-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 Idaho Firewise Executive Director Position - [Idaho Firewise Garden Open House: Preparedness Fair 2025](https://idahofirewise.org/2025/04/28/preparedness-fair-2025/) - Idaho Firewise will be hosting a Garden Open House event on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm. - [Idaho Communities Celebrate Wildfire Awareness Month](https://idahofirewise.org/2024/05/15/idaho-communities-celebrate-wildfire-awareness-month/) - Welcome to Wildfire Awareness Month – In our previous blog post, we shared that Wildfire Awareness Month is a time dedicated to promoting education, preparedness, and community action in the face of wildfire risks. Throughout the month of May, communities across the state are joining together to raise awareness, share resources, and empower residents to - [Event: Garden Open House 2024](https://idahofirewise.org/2024/04/19/event-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 - [Community Programs Coordinator](https://idahofirewise.org/2024/02/22/job-opening-community-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 - [Landscape Certification Course: Every Yard Counts](https://idahofirewise.org/2024/02/28/landscape-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 - [Event: Garden Open House 2023](https://idahofirewise.org/2023/05/23/garden-open-house-2023/) - Idaho Firewise will be hosting a Garden Open House event on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023! This free event will be held at the Idaho Firewise Garden in Boise from 10 am until 2 pm. Staff, volunteers, and collaborators will be available for visitor engagement and to answer questions about fire-resistant landscaping, home hardening, and suggested - [Every Yard Counts Certification Course](https://idahofirewise.org/2023/02/07/firewise-landscape-certificate/) - Did you know that green industry folks in Idaho can become Idaho Firewise Landscape Certified? Our Every Yard Counts campaign is a collaboration between Idaho Firewise, the College of Western Idaho Horticulture, and the Boise Fire Department on best practices for increased fire-resilient homes, landscapes, and communities. This certification course covers fire science topics such - [Idaho Firewise Horticulture Internship, by Michelle Williams](https://idahofirewise.org/2023/04/07/idaho-firewise-horticulture-internship-by-michelle-williams/) - A recap of an Idaho Firewise horticultural internship, written by 2022 intern Michelle Williams. - [Idaho Prepare and Prevent Week with Idaho Firewise](https://idahofirewise.org/2023/05/24/wildfire-prepare-and-prevent/) - Learn more about Firewise Landscaping and how to be better prepared for fire season. - [Staff Highlight: Welcome Erica!](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/11/02/staff-highlight/) - Idaho Firewise welcomes aboard our newest staff member, Erica Jansen. Erica's position with Idaho Firewise is the Fuels Mitigation & North Idaho Program Coordinator! We welcome Erica to the team after completion of the Idaho Firewise/Palouse Land Trust AmeriCorps position, Outreach and Community Engagement Assistant. Here are just a few of Erica's accomplishments as an - [AmeriCorps Positions: Community Engagement Associates](https://idahofirewise.org/2023/01/13/americorps-position/) - Now open and accepting resumes and covers letters for joint AmeriCorps opportunities with the Palouse Land Trust and Idaho Firewise, based in Moscow, Idaho. Position summary: Palouse Land Trust and Idaho Firewise are seeking applicants for two 900-hour AmeriCorps members to advance opportunities to engage and educate the broader community about the importance of land - [Virtual Talk with Martha Brabec](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/05/18/virtual-talk-with-martha-brabec/) - Join us for a Lunch and Learn virtual talk with Martha Brabec on Wed 5/25 to learn about the City of Boise Weed Warriors Program and how it relates to wildfire risk and mitigation efforts. Martha Brabec, Foothills Restoration Specialist and Ecologist with the City of BoiseWednesday, May 25th, 202211:00 AM Pacific Time/12:00 PM Mountain - [Youth Conservation Corps Mitigation Projects](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/08/05/youth-conservation-corps-mitigation-projects/) - This summer, Idaho Firewise in conjunction with the Clearwater Basin Youth Conservation Corps, was able to complete a series of fuel mitigation projects across Latah County. These projects were implemented in critical Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas, adjacent to public lands and on properties owned by residents who would be displaced in the event of a - [Defensible Space & Wildfire Podcast](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/06/30/defensible-space-wildfire-podcast/) - Thanks to Matt Price and the Treasure Valley-based Transient Bacon podcast for inviting Idaho Firewise to speak on defensible space from wildfire, especially as we head into the hottest and driest months of the year. The guest speaker is Brett Van Paepeghem, horticulturist and Southern Idaho Project Manager for Idaho Firewise. Link to podcast: Defensible - [Genus: Euphorbia | Idaho Firewise](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/05/19/genus-euphorbia/) - If you've spent much time exploring the outdoors in Idaho, there's a good chance that you've come across Euphorbia plants on some of your adventures. While landscape plants in this genus have attractive qualities, what you've seen in the wild likely are introduced or escapee plants, considered invasive in many parts of the country. From - [Virtual Talk with Amy Skibiel, Ph.D.](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/05/09/virtual-talk-with-amy-skibiel-ph-d/) - Join us for a Lunch and Learn virtual talk on 5/18 to learn about the impacts of smoke inhalation on livestock. Amy Skibiel, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life SciencesDepartment of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences May 18th, 2022, 11:00 AM Pacific Time (or 12:00 Mountain Time) To register for this virtual - [Idaho Firewise Garden Open House](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/04/21/garden-open-house/) - Please join Idaho Firewise for a kick-off event to Wildfire Awareness Month (May) by visiting our main demonstration garden in Boise on Saturday, 4/30. We will have staff, volunteers, and collaborators available for the public to talk about fire-resilience, home hardening, and firewise landscaping. Idaho Firewise Garden Open HouseOld Penitentiary Rd, Boise, 83712Saturday, April 30th, - [Volunteer Appreciation: Thank You from Idaho Firewise!](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/04/19/volunteer-appreciation-week-thank-you-from-idaho-firewise/) - Idaho Firewise would like to thank our volunteers for their time, hard work, generosity, and dedication in supporting our mission. Volunteering is a commitment to community and the selfless support of our volunteers is truly an inspiration. We hope to always be able to foster an environment of learning and enjoyment for those that spend - [New Idaho Firewise Program "Every Yard Counts"](https://idahofirewise.org/2018/11/14/new-idaho-firewise-program-every-yard-counts/) - Every Yard Counts is a campaign where Idaho Firewise and our collaborators are working with the Green Industry to educate Nursery and Landscape Professionals on best practices for creating survivable space around Idaho homes and communities. Idaho Firewise, in partnership with College of Western Idaho and the Boise Fire Department now offers an Idaho Firewise - [Virtual Talk with Brett Van Paepeghem](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/06/25/virtual-talk-with-brett-van-paepeghem/) - Idaho Firewise presents a Lunch n' Learn Virtual Talk with Brett Van Paepeghem, South Idaho Project Manager with Idaho Firewise. Brett will discuss how to mitigate the risk of wildfire to your home and property by utilizing firewise principles. Brett will also highlight specific fire-resistant plants that work well for Idaho. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - [Perennial Plant Ideas for the Firewise Landscape](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/03/30/perennial-plant-ideas-for-the-firewise-landscape/) - Are you looking for firewise landscape inspiration? Here are perennial plant ideas for multi-season interest! These are tried and true plant species that have performed well at the Idaho Firewise Garden and are recommended by our staffed horticulturists. All plants are hardy to approximately USDA Zone 4 unless otherwise indicated. Combination A: Turkish Veronica Veronica - [Virtual Talk with Chuck Redman](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/03/16/virtual-talk-with-chuck-redman/) - Idaho Firewise presents a Lunch n' Learn Virtual Talk with Chuck Redman from the National Weather Service. Chuck will discuss the 2021 fire season outlook as well as providing details about red flag warnings and what they mean. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - 12:00 PM MDT To register, please visit: Registration for Virtual Talk with - [Virtual Talk with Jennifer Russell](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/04/19/virtual-talk-with-jennifer-russell/) - Idaho Firewise presents a Lunch n' Learn Virtual Talk with Jennifer Russell from the Idaho Department of Lands, Fire Management Bureau. Jennifer will discuss burn permit details and how to safely burn debris on your land. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 12:00/1:00 PM PT/MT To register, please visit: Registration for Virtual Talk with Jennifer Russell - [Meet Emma Sondker, AmeriCorps Member](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/04/27/meet-emma-sondker-americorps-member/) - My name is Emma Sondker and I am the new AmeriCorps member of Idaho FireWise. I am serving for the next 5.5 months on a joint project of the Palouse Land Trust and Idaho FireWise. My official title is the Outreach and Community Engagement Assistant. I started serving near the end of March and am - [2021 Southwest Idaho Fire Adapted Communities (FAC) Forum](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/04/29/2021-southwest-idaho-fire-adapted-communities-fac-forum/) - Registration for the 2021 Southwest Idaho FAC Forum is now open! Attendees who register early (by May 11) will receive a forum goody bag in the mail. This year's forum will be hosted as a virtual event on May 19-20th, 8:30 am-12 pm. To register, please visit: Registration for 2021 SW Idaho FAC Forum To - [Firewise Gardening Incentive Program, Ada County, WUI](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/05/18/may-june-2021-firewise-gardening-incentive-program-ada-county-wui/) - The City of Boise and partners have collaborated to create the Firewise Gardening Incentive Program which educates and encourages WUI residents to be mindful of flammable plant material surrounding their home. Participants of the program will be eligible for a free plant from either Idaho Firewise or Draggin' Wing High Desert Nursery! How to qualify - [Idaho Capital Sun, Fire Season Article](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/08/03/idaho-capital-sun-fire-season-article/) - Brett Van Paepeghem, South Idaho Project Manager for Idaho Firewise, was recently interviewed about the importance of firewise landscaping and taking preventative steps to reduce the risk of loss due to fire. Link to article -Defensible space: Wildfire experts say planning, preparation can reduce the risk of losing homes. - [A Low-Water Turf Option to Consider: Dog Tuff™ Grass](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/01/27/a-low-water-turf-option-to-consider-dog-tuff-grass/) - Turf can be a perfectly good choice for the firewise landscape and can also be appropriate in xeric applications if the species or mix is carefully selected. Regular maintenance is a priority to keeping turf healthy and green during the fire season. With increased drought conditions and minimal rainfall amounts, Idaho Firewise encourages homeowners to - [North Idaho Outreach & Events: An Update from AmeriCorps Member, Erica Jansen](https://idahofirewise.org/2022/03/16/north-idaho-outreach-events-an-update-from-americorps-member-erica-jansen/) - Coeur d'Alene Home and Garden Expo AmeriCorps Member Erica Jansen recently attended the Home & Garden Expo in Coeur D'Alene (March 4th - 6th). There, she was a part of a collaborative exhibition with Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) and Next Generation Logging. Erica described it as "A great experience working alongside Jen (with IDL) - [Request for Proposal - Up In Smoke](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/08/24/request-for-proposal-up-in-smoke/) - Don't Let Your Summer Go Up In Smoke Wildfire Media Campaign Link to review: Request for Proposal - [AmeriCorps Position: Idaho Firewise & Palouse Land Trust](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/08/03/americorps-position-idaho-firewise-palouse-land-trust/) - Moscow, IdahoIdaho Firewise in collaboration with Palouse Land Trust is looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in Outreach and Community Engagement. The dates of service for this new position are 11 months, between September 2021 and August 2022, actual dates TBD. To learn more about this position and how to apply, please review the position - [Outreach and Community Engagement Intern Position](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/03/03/outreach-and-community-engagement-intern-position/) - Moscow, IdahoPalouse Land Trust in collaboration with Idaho Firewise is now offering a job position of Outreach and Community Engagement Intern. The dates of service are 5 1/2 months, between April 1 and September 15, 2021. To learn more about the position or to apply, please review the position summary and description here: PLT and - [Idaho Firewise Garden Tours Now Being Offered for Small Groups](https://idahofirewise.org/2020/05/13/idaho-firewise-garden-tours-now-being-offered-for-small-groups/) - The Idaho Firewise Garden located adjacent to the Idaho Botanical Garden has been temporarily closed to the public due to COVID-19 safety concerns. While the garden is still closed to the public, we are now offering garden tours for 1-2 people at a time. Please contact Brett Van Paepeghem to set up an appointment for - [Journal of an Idaho Firewise Garden Assistant](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/05/24/journal-idaho-firewise-garden-assistant/) - Idaho Firewise employees a garden assistant as well as an intern every summer. These (lucky!) people help our South Idaho Project Manager, Brett Van Paepeghem, with the daily weeding and raking, planting, sowing and growing that keeps Idaho Firewise Demonstrations gardens looking great. ID Firewise Garden Journal - Week 1-2 ID Firewise Garden - [Now Accepting Grant Applications](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/04/26/now-accepting-grant-applications/) - Many state and federal programs provide funding to help communities in wildland/urban interface (WUI) areas reduce their wildfire risk. Funding has been awarded to Idaho’s county governments, fire-based emergency services, tribes, and nonprofit organizations. Grants support hazardous fuels reduction, improved readiness and capacity of local fire districts, and community planning. The focus is on reducing - [Creating Defensible Space Can Save your Home](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/04/06/creating-defensible-space-can-save-your-home/) - BOISE — Boise Fire investigators say it was fireworks that started an early morning grass fire on Protest Road in Boise. The fire shot up a hillside and caught some juniper trees on fire, and then a nearby home. Watch the video and read the article now. - [Firewise Garden Opens to Educate Public about Defensible Space](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/03/01/firewise-garden-opens-to-educate-public-about-defensible-space/) - TWIN FALLS • As Brett Van Paepeghem drives around neighborhoods, he notices most people aren’t as safe as they might believe. Van Paepeghem, who is the Boise-based southern Idaho project manager at Idaho Firewise, says homeowners often don’t put enough space between the shrubs and trees surrounding their homes. This can increase the risk of - [KIDO Radio and the D&B Garden Show Talk about Fire & the Wildland/Urban Interface](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/06/20/kido-radio-db-garden-show-talk-fire-wildlandurban-interface/) - The D & B Garden Show, broadcast by KIDO Radio, recently featured a one-hour spot about fire and the wildland/urban interface. Radio host Debbie Cook, Idaho Master Gardener and Certified Arborist, interviewed Keri Steneck, BLM Fire Prevention Officer and Brett Van Paepeghem, South Idaho Project Leader for Idaho Firewise. The interviews starts with a description - [Garden Gate Magazine Visits the Idaho Firewise Garden](https://idahofirewise.org/2019/12/04/garden-gate-magazine-visits-the-idaho-firewise-garden/) - Garden Gate Magazine reached out to Brett Van Paepeghem of Idaho Firewise this summer to make a visit to the garden and to learn more firewise landscaping. See the video that they shared with their audience here! - [Self-Guided Tour Material, Idaho Firewise Garden](https://idahofirewise.org/2020/07/28/self-guided-tour-material-idaho-firewise-garden/) - The Idaho Firewise Garden at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) Horticulture & Idaho Botanical Gardens (IBG) was the first firewise demonstration garden developed in Idaho to show homeowners how they can live on the edge of wildlands more safely and beautifully. 2020 Update: The Idaho Firewise Garden is currently open to the public via - [Meet Erica Jansen, AmeriCorps Member](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/11/12/meet-erica-jansen-americorps-member/) - Erica Jansen is serving as the AmeriCorps Community Outreach and Engagement Assistant for Idaho Firewise. This is Erica’s second year serving with AmeriCorps. Last year, she served with a different local environmental non-profit. Her work with Idaho Firewise will focus on organizing fuel reduction events across the state, educating the public on the importance of - [RFP - Video Production Services](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/11/27/rfp-video-production-services/) - Idaho Firewise will be partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in developing a series of animated videos to educate communities and the public at large about wildfire prevention and safety and how to prepare homes and other valuable community assets before wildfire strikes. This RFP is to solicit proposals for the development of - [Neighborhood Chipping Event](https://idahofirewise.org/2021/06/22/north-idaho-chipping-event/) - Bring your limbs/branches to this free chipping event brought to you by Idaho Firewise and the Idaho Department of Lands. Chipper Location: Idaho Department of Lands1806 Main AveSt. Maries, ID 83861 Saturday & Sunday, June 26-27, 202110 am - 4 pm - [60 Minutes investigates wildfire and the wildland/urban interface](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/06/20/60-minutes-investigates-wildfire-wildlandurban-interface/) - “In the Path of Fire” – a 12 minute segment broadcast on a recent 60 Minutes news magazine program - addresses the reality of wildfires in the U.S. and the increasing frequency of large wildfire events with structures involved. Jack Cohen, retired USDA Forest Service Fire Scientist from the Missoula Fire Lab, talks about how - [Hiring - Seasonal Garden Assistant](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/04/27/hiring-seasonal-garden-assistant/) - Idaho Firewise is seeking to fill a part time position as the Firewise Garden Assistant, located on College of Western Idaho Horticulture grounds adjacent to the Idaho Botanical Garden. The position begins mid April 2017 and runs through end of October. Hours are flexible and fluctuate depending on seasonal gardening needs and will total 450 - [How to Report a Wildfire](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/03/01/how-to-report-a-wildfire/) - First – Keep yourself safe. Depending on the size of the fire, it may not be wise to try to get a closer look. Get to a vantage point where you can gather valuable information to relay to the dispatcher. Then call 911. Location, Location, Location. Provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible (cross - [The 2017 Total Eclipse of the Sun – Be a Firewise Eclipse Watcher](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/07/31/2017-total-eclipse-sun-firewise-eclipse-watcher/) - On Monday, August 21, 2017 those of us fortunate enough to be in in Idaho at the right place at the right time can experience a total eclipse of the sun. This is the first total eclipse on American soil since 1991, the first on the mainland since 1979 and the first to sweep the - [RFQ - FireWorks! Curriculum Developer](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/08/10/rfq-fireworks-curriculum-developer/) - Idaho Firewise invites qualified independent contractors to submit resumés to complete a 17-month project to facilitate the revision and enhancement of the FireWorks! Curriculum to include education modules focused on the Sagebrush Ecosystem and to provide feedback and input for the Sammy Saves the West activity book. Contractor should have experience with curriculum development, as - [2017 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Award Winners Announced](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/03/29/2017-wildfire-community-preparedness-day-project-funding-award-winners-announced/) - Thanks to the generous support from State Farm, 150 communities received project funding awards to support activities aimed at reducing potential loss of life, property and natural resources to wildfire. To be eligible for an award, applicants provided a brief description of the proposed project and how the State Farm award will fund that project - [Fire prevention specialist recognized in ceremony](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/04/26/fire-prevention-specialist-recognized-in-ceremony/) - TWIN FALLS, ID - On April 25, 2017, Bureau of Land Management Idaho State Office Fire Mitigation and Education Specialist Jennifer Myslivy was awarded the Bronze Smokey Bear Award during a ceremony held at the BLM Twin Falls District office. Jennifer is a Technical Advisor on the Idaho Firewise Board of Directors and is an - [Wilderness Ranch, ID receives 15-year recognition award in ceremony.](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/06/20/1795/) - Wilderness Ranch, ID receives 15-year recognition award in ceremony Last fall, the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Wildfire Division announced that nine of the inaugural twelve communities to participate in its national Firewise Communities/USA program have completed their fifteenth year of participation. Wilderness Ranch, ID is one of this elite group of forward thinking communities and - [RFP - "Don't Dump Idaho" Media Campaign](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/06/26/rfp-dont-dump-idaho-media-campaign/) - Idaho Firewise will be partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in disseminating a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) developed in 2016 throughout Idaho and other areas of the Northwest. The PSAs feature messages designed to build the "Don't Dump Idaho" education campaign. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals for the - [May is Fire Awareness Month in Idaho](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/03/01/may-is-fire-awareness-month-in-idaho/) - By Proclamation by the Governor of Idaho, May has been declared Wildfire Awareness Month. Idaho Joined California, Nevada, and Oregon in their joint effort to declare May as Wildfire Awareness month in 2011. Over the years this partnership has grown considerably and has now become a solid movement, with 8 states partnering in the annual - [Era of Megafires Tour](https://idahofirewise.org/2017/03/01/era-of-megafires-tour/) - In May, 2017 Idaho Firewise is bringing Era of Megafires to Idaho. Era of Megafires is a 70-minute, multimedia presentation hosted by Dr. Paul Hessburg, who has conducted fire and landscape ecology research for more than 27 years. The presented material comes in the form of fast-moving, short, topic-based talks interspersed with compelling video vignettes ## Pages - [Home](https://idahofirewise.org/) - Idaho Firewise, Inc. Preparedness Fair 2026Learn more about fire-resiliency and smart landscaping options for our region at the annual Preparedness Fair on May 16th at the Idaho Firewise Garden Learn More Idaho Firewise Garden Photo BookA look at the Firewise Garden throughout the seasons. View Now Support Idaho FirewiseWhether it is a one-time donation - [Every Yard Counts](https://idahofirewise.org/every-yard-counts/) - Every Yard Counts Every Yard Counts is a campaign where Idaho Firewise and our collaborators are working to educate Nursery and Landscape Professionals on best practices for creating survivable space around Idaho homes and communities. Idaho Firewise, in partnership with the College of Western Idaho and the Boise Fire Department, now offers an Idaho Firewise - [Fire Restrictions Information](https://idahofirewise.org/fire-prevention/fire-restrictions/) - Fire Restrictions Information Fire Restrictions in Idaho Fire restrictions play a crucial role in reducing the ignition of wildfires during periods of heightened fire danger. In Idaho, these restrictions are implemented based on current fire conditions, weather, and response resource availability. Fire restrictions help protect lives, property, and our natural landscapes. Fire restrictions are typically - [Fire Prevention](https://idahofirewise.org/fire-prevention/) - Fire Prevention "Embers drift from campfire and ignite a wildfire that incinerates thousands of acres." "Man driving on a national forest road ignites tinder-dry grass with hot engine." Headlines like these have become far too familiar in Idaho. A growing number of Idaho wildfires have a common, incriminating back story - people caused them. Nearly nine out - [Staff & Interns](https://idahofirewise.org/staff-interns/) - Staff & Interns Idaho Firewise is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildfire preparedness. To learn more about internships or volunteer opportunities, please Contact Us or visit our Volunteer page. Idaho Firewise Staff: Mike Ward, Executive Director Andrea Dorman, Horticulturist & Southwest Idaho Program Manager Shelby Saylors Struhs, Community Programs Coordinator Idaho Firewise Seasonal Staff - [Donate](https://idahofirewise.org/donate/) - Support Idaho Firewise Principles & Practices WUI Culture Idaho Firewise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that educates Idahoans about preventing human-caused wildfires, preparing their properties for wildland fire and evacuation planning. Your investment in Idaho Firewise supports the development of educational materials for all age groups, educational and horticultural internship opportunities, professional presentations for Idaho - [Don't Let Your Summer Go Up In Smoke](https://idahofirewise.org/firewisesummer/) - How can I make sure my summer doesn't go up in smoke? Prevent Human-Caused Wildfires Taking Action. What can I do? Learn how to make your home and landscape less vulnerable to ignition from a wildfire. Develop an evacuation plan to ensure the safety of you, your family and your pets and livestock. Discover how - [Community Ambassador Partnership](https://idahofirewise.org/community-ambassador-program/) - Community Ambassador Partnership Principles & Practices WUI Culture The Community Ambassador Partnership is a program that strives to create resilient neighborhoods capable of effectively preparing for, responding to, and recovering from wildfires through grass-roots education efforts, collaboration, and community engagement. The people living in the communities of Idaho represent a vast amount of untapped potential - [Demonstration Gardens & Projects](https://idahofirewise.org/firewise-demonstration-gardens/) - Demonstration Gardens & Projects What is a demonstration garden? At its most basic, a demonstration garden is a cultivation of an ordered collection(s) of plants designed to teach and learn. 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Whether you are a natural resource professional or wildland/urban interface homeowner, green industry professional, city - [Firewise USA® Program](https://idahofirewise.org/firewise-communities/) - Firewise USA® Program Though the threat of wildfire is an unpredictable danger that can strike at any time, the wildfire that happens in your community does not have to have devastating effects. The national Firewise USA® Program is intended to serve as a resource for city/county/state/federal agencies, tribes, organizations, fire departments, and communities across the U.S. - [Board of Directors](https://idahofirewise.org/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors We are seeking new board members! 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