09/04/2026
Fire follows fuel, and what happens on one property can affect the next. Invasive grasses and other vegetation can be particularly effective wildfire fuels, altering the way fire moves throughout the landscape. This is why building wildfire resilience takes a collective effort.
The Hawaiʻi Firewise program, led by the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization with support from DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), supports communities in reducing wildfire risk, preparing for fire, and building resilience.
This year, Firewise communities on Hawaiʻi Island have already completed 23 mitigation projects and removed over 2,000 cubic yards of vegetation. Tackling a tree-felling project, clearing large debris piles, or creating a firebreak in your neighborhood can feel a lot less daunting when you’re not doing it alone. With neighbors working together and support from HWMO staff, communities can take on projects that might otherwise feel out of reach.
If you'd like to learn more about the Hawaiʻi Firewise program, visit www.hwmo.org/firewise-program. And if you aren’t already, go and follow our friends at Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization and Pacific Fire Exchange!
