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Creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Posted March 11, 2025
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FEMA, US Fire Administration
About This Document

This is a guide to assist you in creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, but is not all-inclusive. Remember, the more agency representatives and resident leaders you include in helping you create the document, the better the plan you will have. Please note that items included as suggestions in the template are by no means inclusive of all components your community needs to work on. You will need to identify your own unique risks and create your own solutions.

Do not forget to connect with state and local entities who may also be able to provide you with additional guidance about local risks and code requirements. The state of Texas, for example, provides some excellent guidance on developing a CWPP. Please refer to the reference materials added to the end of this document for additional guidance.

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For accreditation-related materials, please also consult the Land Trust Accreditation Commission website.