Who sponsors Firewise?
Firewise is sponsored by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). Members of the NWCG are responsible for wildland fire management in the United States. They represent the USDA-Forest Service, the Department of Interior, the National Association of State Foresters, the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association. The NWCG's Wildland/Urban Interface Working Team directs the Firewise program. The Firewise Website (program) is designed to acquaint YOU with the challenges of living with wildland fire. As you get familiar with various sections of the site, you will learn more about wildland fire protection, whether you are a homeowner or a firefighter. You can read Wildfire News & Notes, a publication for wildland firefighters. Or you can access one of the site's many interactive games or tutorials. If you have specific questions, ask a wildland fire expert, or use the Firewise message board. The Firewise Home Page provides learning opportunities in its Firewise Communities Workshop area and tells you how to make your own neighborhood Firewise by participating in the Firewise Communities/USA recognition program. All information is supplied and approved by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, a consortium of wildland fire agencies that includes the USDA-Forest Service, the Department of Interior, the National Association of State Foresters, the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association.