named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Firewise Community Assessment
Trained local residents as Firewise Community Assessors to evaluate and track fire risk reduction efforts across the neighborhood
Firewise Community Risk Reduction
Encourages Old Bisbee residents to reduce wildfire risk by performing at least one hour of property maintenance annually or paying $28.54 to hire someone, with tracking to support fire department response readiness
Safe Heater Exchange Program
Partnership with Step Up Bisbee/Naco and Bisbee Fire Department to replace unsafe space heaters with safe units and distribute CO/smoke detectors and fire extinguishers during winter months
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 1
- Distribute fire safety equipment to vulnerable households Emergency Supply DistributionExchanged older space heaters for safe, new ones and provided carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers to residents in Bisbee and Naco during the winters of 2021, 2022, and 2023.
advocacy · 1
- Advocate for fire safety policy and funding supportLobbied local, state, and federal leaders to secure support for community fire safety initiatives in Bisbee and surrounding areas.
capacity building · 1
- Train and certify community fire risk assessors Firewise Community Grants & CertificationCertified local residents as Firewise Community Assessors to build local capacity for wildfire risk assessment and mitigation in Bisbee, AZ.
strategies · 2
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Community-based fire risk reduction through education and participation community education unique to this orgEmpowers residents with knowledge and direct action steps to reduce fire risk on their properties, increasing collective resilience through sustained community engagement and partnership with local fire authorities.
- Mandatory resident participation in fire mitigation via "sweat equity" model community engagement unique to this orgRequires residents to contribute at least one hour of annual property maintenance to reduce fire risk, fostering ownership and accountability while generating measurable support for the local fire department.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$191K100%
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Total expenses$223K
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1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Partner — Met in person to create Old Bisbee Firewise.
- Bisbee Fire Department Partner — Partnered to exchange space heaters and provide CO/smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to residents.
- Step Up Bisbee/Naco Partner — Partnered to exchange space heaters and provide CO/smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to residents.