Because we live in a fire-prone environment and fire agencies can’t solve the problem alone. Wildfires can put multiple homes at risk simultaneously.   Firefighters may not have the resources to protect each home. In fact, a wildfire can prevent firefighters from reaching your home. It is our responsibility to take action to increase our homes’ chances of surviving a wildfire.
Consider becoming a Firewise Neighborhood... when a neighborhood is prepared, firefighters can focus more of their resources on the main body of the fire – as opposed to individual structures.

Contact Community Lead Rachael Couch at 541-941-6040 or the Josephine County Firewise Coordinator Mike McGlaughlin at (541) 474-5498 to let them know you are interested in joining the Williams Firewise community. There are several Firewise neighborhoods in Josephine County, both in the city of Grants Pass, and in rural areas like Williams. The program is designed for everyone!

Defensible Space

Create a 100-foot or larger fuel break around your home and other structures. Keep the vegetation near your home lean, clean, and green. ​

Jon Scaroni

District Fire Marshal
Community Risk Reduction
Email: Jon Scaroni 

Go Down the List

Click the link below for a landscape checklist. Know what could be a possible ignition source around your home and in your landscape.