The threat of wildfire to property and lives grows every year. To reduce this threat and increase community protection requires local action by concerned citizens.
Every successful community action effort needs a focal point, a local organization to bring attention to the issues and provide an avenue for interested individuals to become involved.
The Nevada Fire Safe Council can provide support to bring educational programs and expertise to the local chapter and assist in developing local programs and projects.
The Nevada Fire Safe Council can accept and manage grants and contracts on the chapter’s behalf through its non-profit status.
The Nevada Fire Safe Council can assist local chapters in identifying funding sources and submitting grant applications to complete identified priority projects.
Chapters become part of a larger network for sharing information and lessons learned.
Collectively chapters form a strong political voice to influence legislation and funding.
Chapters are part of the information loop that receives notification of programs and funding opportunities.
