Firewise Newsroom

Welcome to the Firewise Communities Newsroom. Here you can find information about the program and its products and services. Feel free to use this information in news media coverage, Web sites, newsletters, and other communication vehicles.

States and communities will find tools for communicating about their own Firewise activities, including artwork, presentations, and template materials.

NEW FROM FIREWISE:
The Firewise Communities team has introduced new public service announcements and b-roll footage to promote Firewise concepts visually through the media. Click here to view these online. Contact the Firewise Media Relations Team for a hard copy.

Firewise Tips and Story Ideas:
As you report wildland fire issues in your news coverage, residents and communities may wonder what they can do to reduce their wildfire vulnerability. Following are a few story ideas to consider. Contact the Firewise Media Relations Team for interviews and information.
• When you see a house still standing while others around it have burned, ask the question: "Why?" The answer may likely be fire-resistent roof and construction, reduced vegetation around the home, or other Firewise practices. For example, if the trees around a burned home are still standing and green, then the home was more combustible than the vegetation. For more sample questions to consider, ( click here.)
• Provide Tips for homeowners in your coverage and/or Web site.
• Include Daily Firewise Tip in weather coverage.
• Interview national Firewise Communities staff or state liaisons.
• Show area residents performing Firewise work (landscaping, clearing brush, etc.) around their homes.
• Communities Compatible with Nature (pdf / high-resolution pdf)
• Firewise Landscaping Tips ( Download)
• Firewise Construction Tips ( Download)

Guidelines for Submitting Photographs to Firewise Communities

Recent News:

08/27/08 - 2008 NATIONAL "BACKYARDS AND BEYOND" CONFERENCE

More Than 100 Communities Earn National Distinction for Wildfire Preparedness in 2007

Fire Corps Toolkit

Firewise Evacuation DVD

2008 Firewise Leadership Awards Call for Nominations

2008 HIZ Workshop Series

Firewise Photo Gallery - For your convenience, Firewise has provided a link to a photo gallery featuring images from across the country that illustrate Firewise practices in action. Please feel free to use these photos to help depict simple and complex practices that can help reduce wildfire vulnerability.

Firewise Leadership Awards Honor Efforts to Reduce Wildfire Risk