National Fire Plan - Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance

To assist communities at risk from catastrophic wildland fires by providing assistance in the following areas: implementation of community programs that develop and enhance local capabaility in the areas of risk assessment and planning, trailing, mitigation activities, and community and homeowner education and action; planning and implementation of fuels management reduction activities aimed at mitigating the threat of catastrophic wildlife to communities and natural resources in high risk areas; enhancement of local and small business employment opportunities for rural communities; and providing education and training focused on increasing knowledge and fire protection capability of rural fire districts.