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 Chief Vetter at 541-846-7644 or the Oregon Department of Forestry at (541) 474-3152 to let them know you are interested in becoming a Firewise community. There are several Firewise neighborhoods in Josephine County, both in the city of Grants Pass, and in rural areas. 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.