WENATCHEE – Following the recent wildfires in North Central Washington, Chelan County Fire District 1 has been awarded a FEMA grant to protect our community by increasing structure resilience and defensible space in prioritized areas of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The grant funds allow homeowners to replace highly flammable wood shake roofs with ignition resistant Class A roofing materials and improve the defensible space around their homes. The project is rolling

A few words on the fire and a particular scenario that saved a house.

Fine, dry material can be a big risk to your home this summer. Here's our thoughts and even some free help.

From the chipper to the trail. An example of partnerships and use of chipped material at the Jacobson Trail.