Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips to Protect Your Home from Wildfires
Learn from WFCA the top fire-resistant landscaping tips to protect your home from wildfires including fire resistant trees, mulch and defensible space.
Tracking Decisions That Matter: Our Latest Work in Wildfire Response Modeling
The Wildfire Decision Model Project has systematically mapped key decision points in wildfire management and their data dependencies, transforming traditional, experience-based processes into digitally discoverable formats. This foundational work will support the development of standards and frameworks for AI-driven decision support tools in a rapidly evolving fire environment.
Fireproof Home Designs to Survive a Wildfire
Build a wildfire-resistant home with fireproof designs. Learn about fire-resistant materials, smart construction techniques, and home-hardening strategies from WFCA.
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Preparation for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 3, WFCA offers a suite of free, shareable resources to support your community outreach efforts.
WFCA Quarterly Newsletter 2025 | Q2
Learn more about what the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) worked on during Q1 2025 and plans for Q2 2025 in this edition of the WFCA Quarterly Newsletter.
Top Considerations for Rebuilding a House After a Fire
Rebuilding a home after a wildfire? WFCA explains the step-by-step process, costs, fire-resistant materials, and tips to rebuild and prepare for the future.
Jeff Faucett
Fire Chief Jeff Faucett has served the South Kitsap community since 1992, beginning as a volunteer firefighter with Fire District 7 before becoming a career firefighter in 1998 with South Kitsap Fire and Rescue. He was appointed to Fire Chief on July 1, 2020. He holds an associate’s degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor’s in …
Wildfires and Home Insurance – What Homeowners Need to Know
Find out if homeowners insurance covers wildfires, what’s included, and how to protect your home. Learn about wildfire insurance policies and risk factors.
Why Structural Fireproofing Matters
Learn why structural fireproofing is essential for fire safety and emergency response. Explore fire-resistant materials and strategies for building protection.
How to Fireproof Your Home in California
Wildfires are a rising threat in California. Learn how to fireproof your home with fire-resistant materials and home hardening techniques from the team at WFCA.