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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…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Summer Go Up In Smoke Wildfire Media Campaign Link to review: Request for Proposal
Read MoreBrett 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.
Read MoreMoscow, 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…
Read MoreIdaho 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…
Read MoreBring 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
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreRegistration 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…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreIdaho 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
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