Glenwood Fire Adapted Community (GFAC)

Glenwood Fire Adapted Community (GFAC) is a community-led group that strives to increase local knowledge about wildfire risk and preparedness, and to organize projects that mitigate Glenwood’s fire risk.

Get involved!

Join the GFAC mailing list to receive occasional newsletters. Contact fireadapted@mtadamsstewards.org.

Spring programs 2026:

HOME WILDFIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

  • We provide free, no-obligation home assessments to help you understand your fire risk and prioritize mitigation actions. SIGN UP HERE

CHIPPING PROGRAM

  • GFAC, in partnership with Mt. Adams Resource Stewards, offers a free chipping program to Glenwood residents every spring.

  • Chipping sign-ups for spring 2026 are now open! SIGN UP HERE

  • 2026 chipping date for Glenwood: June 10

  • If you would like a site visit to chat about constructing chipping piles, please reach out to Elly Wells (ellyw@mtadamsstewards.org).

DEFENSIBLE SPACE PROGRAM

  • We have some grant funding this year to provide one free crew day (thinning, pruning, brush removal, etc.) to residents to help them reduce fire risk in the ~100 feet around their homes.

  • This program is intended for residents who could not financially or physically accomplish this work on their own.

  • Apply for the program: APPLY HERE

RIVER ROCK COST SHARE

  • We have grant funding to offset the cost of purchasing river rock/gravel for installation in the 5 feet around structures.

  • Apply for the program: APPLY HERE

EMBER SCREENING

  • We have purchased ember-resistant metal mesh in bulk for Glenwood residents.

  • Mesh can be used to prevent ember intrusion through your home’s vents or underneath decking.

  • To request mesh, please email fireadapted@mtadamsstewards.org.

Evacuation map and emergency preparedness brochure:

  • Physical copies are available at the Glenwood general store! Check out the digital version by clicking here.

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