NEIGHBORHOOD WILDFIRE AMBASSADORS

If you’ve got a grasp on the threat wildfire can pose to a community and you want to ‘be the change’ in your neighborhood, we’ve got everything you need to get started.

We worked with Fire-Adapted Colorado (FACO) to develop a comprehensive training platform so that our Ambassadors have the know-how and expertise to bring real value to their communities.

Ready to take the next steps?

Ambassadors are typically wildfire-savvy, have a genuine interest in helping their neighbors, are well-respected in their communities and have a little free time. They are community volunteers who are empowered to act as spark plugs within their neighborhoods by attending educational events, organizing community activities, mitigation projects, and raising awareness.

RCWMC: We provide our Ambassadors with the training, resources and support they need to be as effective as possible. And, we love them.

You: Sounds great. How do I get started?

How the program works

Schedule an info-session. Reach out to Halie Cunningham to learn more about the Program, benefits and expectations.

Enroll in the next training session. Trainings are conducted virtually, either as a ten-week self-paced course or an asynchronous once-a-week, six-week course through Fire Adapted Colorado.

Formulate your launch plan. Don’t worry – you’ll be guided through this process in your training!

As an official Wildfire Ambassador, enjoy perks such as a free home ignition evaluation (a $100 value), free curbside chipping for as long as you remain an active volunteer (a $500+ value), and extra credit on rebate applications (a $500 value if awarded).

How will my community benefit if I become a Neighborhood Wildfire Ambassador?

After completing training, you’ll be more knowledgeable than the average person about wildfire behavior in the built environment, your community’s risk, and be confident to educate people about mitigation best practices.

By engaging your neighbors in a helpful way, you’ll make new connections and deepen relationships by working toward a common goal. You can’t do this alone!

We’ll introduce you to the right people at your local fire district, who can reinforce your message and help your community ease the burden on first responders.

We can bring in other experts as needed to provide additional educational opportunities and risk analyses for your community members.

While others need to haul slash to a regional drop-off location, Ambassador-represented neighborhoods get door-to-door service. Your neighbors just have to stage their slash at the end of the driveway and we’ll come chip it! Learn more here >

Your neighbors will get an extra boost in their application scoring when they participate in any of our rebate programs! Learn more here >

And, of course, as a Neighborhood Wildfire Ambassador you’ll receive some cool swag, the tools you need to be effective and periodic opportunities to attend invitation-only events. Your community will be (even more) fortunate to have you. Perhaps you’ll decide to pursue Firewise USA recognition!

The power of community organization.

AMBASSADOR-REPRESENTED NEIGHBORHOODS

Is your neighborhood represented? If so, but you don’t know who this person is or are unsure if your address is in their service area, please fill out an interest form and select ‘Have My Neighborhood Wildfire Ambassador Contact Me’. If your community isn’t represented, please send any good candidates our way! Maybe that candidate is you.

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