Recognizing Excellence in Wildfire Mitigation
Effective wildfire mitigation takes many forms, from strengthening community partnerships to implementing projects that reduce wildfire risks before an incident occurs.
The awards recognize efforts such as:
- Developing and implementing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs).
- Creating local wildfire mitigation coalitions and community partnerships.
- Promoting defensible space and home-hardening initiatives.
- Reducing hazardous fuels through community-wide mitigation projects.
- Conducting wildfire risk assessments and implementing risk reduction strategies.
- Engaging fire departments, local governments, and building code officials to strengthen community wildfire resilience.
By highlighting successful mitigation efforts, the program aims to increase public awareness of wildfire risk reduction and inspire other communities to adopt proven strategies.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Individuals, fire departments, organizations, and federal, state, or local agencies are eligible if their work has made a significant, measurable impact on community wildfire risk reduction.
Nominated projects must benefit a community or larger geographic area. Projects focused solely on individual properties are not eligible.
Strong nominations should demonstrate:
- Measurable outcomes and sustained wildfire mitigation efforts.
- Leadership, innovation, and collaboration among community partners.
- Effective strategies that other communities could replicate.
- Documented improvements in wildfire preparedness, resilience, or risk reduction.
About the Wildfire Mitigation Awards
The Wildfire Mitigation Awards are jointly sponsored by the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the USDA Forest Service.
Together, these organizations recognize exceptional wildfire mitigation achievements and promote strategies that help communities reduce wildfire risks and strengthen resilience.