A local resource for wildfire preparedness, mitigation education, and connecting our neighborhood with the tools and funding to stay safe.
Firewise USA® is a program of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that empowers neighborhoods to take an active role in wildfire safety. It provides communities like ours with structured guidance, nationally-recognized best practices, and access to grant funding — helping us protect our homes and neighbors before a fire starts.
Access research-backed guidance on defensible space, ember-resistant construction, evacuation planning, and more — tailored to Pacific Northwest conditions.
Firewise works through recognized local communities. As a member, your time and investment count toward our annual participation requirements and grant eligibility.
Recognized Firewise communities can apply for local, state, and federal grants to fund mitigation projects — like ladder fuel removal, brush clearing, and home hardening.
Our Strawberry Mountain / Los Altos community is working to reduce wildfire risk in White Salmon. Every hour volunteered and every project completed makes a measurable difference.
Everything you need to participate, report your work, and access support — in one place.
Sign up to join the Strawberry Mountain / Los Altos Firewise community and get connected with local updates, events, and resources.
Sign up nowLog volunteer hours or out-of-pocket spending on fire mitigation projects. Your participation helps maintain our Firewise recognition and grant eligibility.
Submit a reportLearn about local, state, and federal grant programs for wildfire mitigation, eligibility requirements, and how to apply as a recognized Firewise community.
See grantsRequest a free wildfire home assessment from the Washington State DNR. A professional will visit and provide personalized recommendations at no cost.
Get an assessmentVisit the NFPA Firewise USA® national website for in-depth resources, research, the community recognition program, and national news.
Visit NFPA FirewiseUse the forms below to join our community or log your mitigation work. Both can also be accessed from the resource cards above.
As a recognized Firewise USA® community, Strawberry Mountain / Los Altos is eligible to pursue several grant programs. Below are the primary funding sources available to our community for wildfire mitigation work.
Grant opportunities are available at the local, state, and federal levels. As an active Firewise community, we are positioned to pursue all three.
Targeted local grant funds — including the ladder fuel removal grant currently supporting the Strawberry Mountain brushfire mitigation project — are available periodically through Klickitat County, local fire districts, and community foundations. These are often the fastest path to funding for smaller, shovel-ready projects. Contact our community coordinator or Klickitat County Fire District for current opportunities.
WA DNR offers competitive grants to recognized Firewise communities for projects that reduce wildfire risk, including ladder fuel removal, defensible space work, and community education. Eligibility requires active Firewise recognition and documented annual participation hours.
Federally funded grants available to at-risk communities in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). Our location qualifies Strawberry Mountain / Los Altos to apply. Awards can support planning, mitigation projects, and community capacity building. Visit USDA Forest Service →
Post-disaster mitigation funding available through FEMA, often unlocked after a federal disaster declaration in Washington State. Projects must reduce long-term risk. Communities typically apply through Klickitat County Emergency Management. Visit FEMA HMGP →
Not sure how fire-ready your property is? Washington State DNR offers free on-site wildfire home assessments for residents in at-risk communities. A trained professional will visit your property and provide a written report with specific, actionable recommendations.
Thank you for your contribution to our community's wildfire mitigation work.