Living with wildfire in Chelan County Fire District #3, Chelan County, Washington: 2022 data report

Research Note RMRS-RN-105
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Abstract

Community wildfire readiness includes homeowner wildfire risk mitigation and wildfire evacuation preparedness. In 2021 and 2022, the Wildfire Research (WiRē) Center partnered with Chelan County Fire District #3 (CCFD #3) to learn how CCFD #3 can effectively engage with residents about preparing for a wildfire event and mitigating wildfire risk around the home.

The CCFD #3 residents were responsive to the household survey (38% response rate). Respondents reported being aware of wildfire risk and having taken action to mitigate risk on their properties and prepare for evacuation. However, residents’ perceptions of property-level wildfire risk did not align with wildfire assessments conducted by trained assessors. Residents may benefit from financial assistance to support proper mitigation and educational outreach.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype Federal Government Series
Title Living with wildfire in Chelan County Fire District #3, Chelan County, Washington: 2022 data report
Series title Research Note
Series number RMRS-RN-105
DOI 10.2737/RMRS-RN-105
Year Published 2025
Language English
Publisher U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station
Contributing office(s) Fort Collins Science Center
Description vi, 129 p.
Country United States
State Washington
County Chelan County
Other Geospatial Fire District #3
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