named programs · 10 · from sources
what they call their work
After the Wildfire Guide
A guide for Arizona communities on actions to take after a wildfire.
Be Ember Aware
Educational materials explaining the danger of embers during wildfires and how to protect homes.
Be Firewise Booklet
A booklet providing information and guidance on wildfire preparedness.
Firewise® Landscaping
Video lectures and handouts on creating defensible space and choosing fire-resistant plants for landscaping.
Firewise® Tool Kit
A resource kit with guides, checklists, and tips for homeowners and communities on Firewise® principles and recognition programs.
Prescribed Fire Smoke and Community Health
Webinars and resources on the impact of prescribed fire smoke on community health and strategies for smoke-ready communities.
Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Program
A program managed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) to help residents in high-risk wildfire areas prepare for and respond to fire threats.
The Era of Megafires (EOM)
A multi-media presentation combining research and visual storytelling to educate and inspire audiences about the wildfire situation.
Wildfires and People: What Can We Do Now?
Educational materials addressing actions individuals can take regarding wildfires.
“Fire Has A Role” Awareness Campaign
An awareness campaign related to the role of fire in ecosystems.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Community Safety Education Programs 3 activities
- Emergency alert system promotionPromotes and encourages sign-ups for the alertYAVAPAI Emergency Alert System to ensure community members receive timely notifications about wildfires and other emergency situations.
- Promote emergency alert system sign-upsPromotes and encourages sign-ups for the alertYAVAPAI Emergency Alert System to receive notifications about wildfires and other emergency situations.
- Promotion of emergency alert sign-upsActively promotes and encourages sign-ups for the alertYAVAPAI Emergency Alert System to ensure community members receive timely notifications about wildfires and other emergency situations.
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Wildfire Fuel Reduction Grants 3 activities
- Firewise Mitigation cost-reimbursement grant programOffers grants to homeowners, HOAs, and associations for reimbursement of Firewise Mitigation costs, requiring completion of mitigation work during the grant period and submission of required documentation.
- Firewise Mitigation cost-reimbursement grant programProvides grants to homeowners, HOAs, and associations for reimbursement of Firewise Mitigation costs, requiring completion of mitigation work during the grant period and submission of required documentation.
- Provide Firewise mitigation grantsProvides grants to homeowners, HOAs, or associations for reimbursement of costs associated with Firewise Mitigation, requiring completion of work and submission of appropriate paperwork during the grant period.
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Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation 2 activities
- Emergency sheltering for large and barn animalsProvides safe shelter for large and barn animals during wildfires and other emergencies, ensuring animal safety and supporting evacuating residents.
- Emergency sheltering for large and barn animalsProvides safe shelter for large and barn animals during wildfires and other emergencies, ensuring the safety of livestock and equine animals when evacuation or displacement is necessary.
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Regular Governance and Member Meetings 2 activities
- Monthly public and stakeholder meetingsHolds monthly public meetings on the first Thursday of each month (except January and July) at the Emergency Management Building in Prescott, AZ, and via Zoom; maintains records including minutes, agendas, and sometimes recordings or presentations from meetings held annually from 2021 to 2025, with archives available dating back to 2014.
- Monthly public and stakeholder meetingsHolds monthly public meetings on the first Thursday of each month (except January and July) at the Emergency Management Building in Prescott, AZ, and via Zoom; maintains records including agendas, minutes, and sometimes recordings or presentations from meetings held annually since at least 2014.
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General Volunteer Support Services 2 activities
- Volunteer and project reporting intakeAccepts completed project and volunteer reporting forms through multiple channels, including email, in-person submission at meetings, and mail.
- Volunteer and project reporting intakeAccepts completed project and volunteer reporting forms through multiple channels: via email, in person at meetings, or by mail.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Host public and stakeholder meetingsHolds monthly public meetings and stakeholder meetings, both in-person and virtually, and maintains archives of past meeting information dating back to 2014.
- Provide emergency animal shelterProvides safe shelter for large and barn animals during wildfires and other emergencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$422K
Contributions & grants$422K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$387K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out$357K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$113K
Cash$88K
Investments$0
Liabilities$45K
Net assets$67K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
who runs it
board members · 12
- Bob Betts — Int. Chairman
- James Robbins — Director
- Jerry Borgelt — Director
- Jim Buchanan — Vice Chairman
- Katie Speranske — Non-Voting
- Marsha Collier — Director
- Mikayla Baker — Non-Voting
- Miles Graybill — Non-voting
- Rick Chase — Director
- Sarah Clawson — Director
- Shirley Howell — Director
- Steve Lombardo — Director
relationships · 44
who they work with
- AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management (AZ-DFFM) Partner — Submits consolidated grant paperwork to AZ-DFFM for review and approval, and receives funds from them.
- AZ-DFFM (Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management) Partner — Collaborates with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to reduce wildfire vulnerability.
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Partner — Mentioned as ADEQ in the glossary of terms.
- Arizona Interagency Coordinating Group Partner — Mentioned as AICG in the glossary of terms.
- Arizona Public Service Partner — Mentioned as APS in the glossary of terms.
- Arizona State Land Department Partner — Mentioned as ASLD in the glossary of terms.
- Arizona Wildfire Academy Partner — Mentioned as AWA in the glossary of terms.
- Black Canyon Fire District Partner — Mentioned as BCFD in the glossary of terms.
- Bureau of Indian Affairs Partner — Mentioned as BIA in the glossary of terms.
- Bureau of Land Management Partner — Mentioned as BLM in the glossary of terms.
- Cathedral Pines Partner — Provided a presentation at the December 2024 stakeholder meeting.
- Central Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Partner — Mentioned as CAFMA in the glossary of terms.
- Chino Valley Fire District Partner — Mentioned as CVFD in the glossary of terms.
- DIFI Partner — Provided a presentation at the March 2024 stakeholder meeting.
- Department of Forestry and Fire Management Partner — Mentioned as DFFM in the glossary of terms.
- Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network Partner — Collaborates with the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network.
- FireWise.org Network — Partner organization providing resources and national framework for FireWise Communities.
- Firewise USA Network — Member of the Firewise USA program, which provides resources for fire-adapted communities
- Friends of Acker Park Partner — Provided a presentation at the April 2025 stakeholder meeting.
- Fry's Partner — Participates in Fry's Community Rewards program, allowing shoppers to support the organization.
- Groom Creek Fire Department Partner — Mentioned as GCFD in the glossary of terms.
- Jerome Fire Department Partner — Mentioned as JFD in the glossary of terms.
- L.A.S.E.R Partner — Partner organization providing emergency shelter for large and barn animals during wildfires and other emergencies.
- Mayer Fire District Partner — Mentioned as MFD in the glossary of terms.
- NFPA Partner — Utilizes NFPA's Firewise® Toolkit and follows Firewise® principles for wildfire preparedness and community recognition.
- National Fire Protection Association Partner — Collaborates with NFPA for access to Firewise resources, brochures, and community guidance
- National Weather Service Partner — Provided presentations on fire season outlooks at stakeholder meetings in April 2025, April 2024, May 2023, and April 2023.
- National Wildfire Coordinating Group Partner — Mentioned as NWCG in the glossary of terms.
- Prescott Fire Department Partner — Partners with Prescott Fire Department on fire safety, burn permits, and community preparedness
- Prescott Fire Department Partner — Prescott Area Wildland Urban Interface Commission (PAWUIC) documents and discussions refer to fire risk assessments performed by Prescott Fire Department.
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