Living with wildfire in Chelan County Fire District #3, Chelan County, Washington: 2022 data report
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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.
Suggested Citation
Wittenbrink, S., Donovan, C., Goolsby, J., Champ, P.A., Nalle, D., Brenkert-Smith, H., Meldrum, J., Barth, C.M., Wagner, C., Forrester, C., 2025, Living with wildfire in Chelan County Fire District #3, Chelan County, Washington: 2022 data report: Research Note RMRS-RN-105, vi, 129 p., https://doi.org/10.2737/RMRS-RN-105.
| 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 |