As wildfire risk grows across Washington State — especially in the wildland-urban interface — many communities lack the capacity, expertise, and resources needed for effective mitigation, planning, and recovery. WRCD helps close that gap, working directly with local leaders and stakeholders to bolster community-driven wildfire resilience strategies.

Our wildfire work spans several programs and projects, all aimed at strengthening local capacity, reducing risk through targeted mitigation, and advancing landscape and community readiness. Our staff support community prescribed burning efforts, forest health and resilience, wildfire planning, post-fire recovery, and community preparedness. We provide technical guidance, training and learning opportunities, and connections to a broader network of wildfire experts and peer practitioners.