Firewise Committee

Firewise Committee Charter:  Development and implementation of Dollar Point Firewise USA plan. Annual Firewise USA certification. Community leadership, education and promotion of fire safety at Dollar Point.

2025 Goals:

• Align with regional partners to clear vacant and conservancy parcels.
• Collect 300+ yards of combustible fuel during 3 Green Waste Dumpster Days.
• Come together with North Tahoe Fire to perform a Firewise 5 Year Risk Assessment.
• Communicate improvements that make homes and yards more “fire wise” (i.e., proper storage of firewood, defensible space guidelines/inspection resources, home hardening tips, fireplace and chimney inspections, regularly change batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, encourage Knox Box access for NTFPD for all DPA homes with fire suppression sprinkler system).
• Coordinate with Chinquapin and nearby communities on mutual Firewise efforts.
• Educate DPA homeowners through the Firewise Newsletter and Speakers.
• Encourage DPA homeowners to “Adopt a Fire Hydrant” during the winter to keep snow clear so NTFPD has easy access.
• Identify non-compliant properties, including uninhabitable properties in severe disrepair, and develop and implement a process for contacting DPA homeowners.
• Partner with North Tahoe High School students for volunteer hours through the Fire Adapted Community Ambassador Program.

Board Sponsor:  Sarah Feliz