Ten Essentials for Fire Adapted Communities

The Ten Essentials for Fire Adapted Communities are key actions to help neighborhoods become resilient to wildfires. They include assessing risks, creating fire-resistant landscapes, using quality building materials, maintaining defensible space around homes, planning for emergencies, increasing awareness, improving communication, engaging the community, coordinating with fire agencies, and advocating for supportive policies. Together, these steps reduce wildfire threats, protect homes and lives, and promote community preparedness and resilience, allowing people and ecosystems to coexist safely with fire.