FY25 State Fire Capacity Wildfire Hazard Mitigation

The USDA Forest Service State Fire Capacity (SFC) program emphasizes wildfire hazard mitigation to create fire-adapted communities and resilient landscapes in alignment with the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy. The program’s objectives include restoring landscapes to better withstand fire disturbances and preparing human populations and infrastructure to endure wildfires without significant losses.

• Program Goals:

  • Restore and Maintain Landscapes: Enhance resilience to fire-related disturbances while meeting management objectives.
  • Create Fire-Adapted Communities: Develop wildfire preparedness and protection strategies to safeguard lives and property.

• SFC Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Priorities:

  • Reduce hazardous fuels in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas.
  • Develop and implement Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs).
  • Deliver prevention and mitigation education.
  • Promote Fire Adapted Community and Firewise programming or other community hazard mitigation initiatives.

For additional details and application requirements, refer to the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy.