FireSmart
FireSmart ™ is a proactive program of Kootenai County and the National Fire Plan. Its purpose is to increase awareness of the hazards associated with wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas of Kootenai County and to mitigate those hazards wherever possible. Funding is provided through grants from our state and federal agencies.
Two-Fold Program
The program is two-fold:
- Assists property owners in creating fuel breaks designed to protect themselves and their community from wildfire. For landowners whose property qualifies for treatment as a fuel break, the initial hazardous fuel treatment work is paid for through the FireSmart ™ program. Participants agree to maintain the work for a period of 10 years, or until they sell the property, whichever comes first.
- Provide property owners with information and educational tools to make them a full partner in protecting their home or business from wildfire. FireSmart ™ helps landowners learn how to create a fire safe zone around their home, reduce the ignitability of structures and create safe access for firefighters and other emergency personnel. Your local Fire Districts are also available to help with home assessments.
Vegetation State Prior to Hazardous Fuel Reduction
After Hazardous Fuel Reduction Work Is Complete
How Can I Participate?
- Call (208) 446-1779 to inquire about grant funded hazardous fuels reduction work, or to ask questions about FireSmartTM
- Please visit www.idahofirewise.org to learn more about fire and fuels in Idaho.
Fire Departments or
Districts
Phone Numbers
City of Coeur d'Alene Fire | 769-2340 |
East Side Fire | 769-4269 |
Hauser Lake Fire | 773-1174 |
Kootenai County Fire & Rescue | 777-8500 |
Mica Kidd Island Fire | 769-7946 |
Northern Lakes Fire | 772-5711 |
Shoshone County Fire #2 | 784-1188 |
Spirit Lake Fire | 623-5800 |
St. Maries Fire | 245-5253 |
Timberlake Fire | 683-3333 |
Worley Fire | 686-1718 |
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