Defensible Space Action Team

Defensible Space Action Team

We envision a Resilient Newberry Country, where we develop information and resources to prepare for, prevent and respond to wildfire and other adverse events that threaten our community’s health, safety, and well-being.

The Defensible Space Action Team is a part of the NRP’s broader efforts to create a more wildfire-adapted and resilient community. The team works in partnership with other organizations to educate and assist homeowners with creating and maintaining defensible space. Defensible space is the area around a home that is strategically managed to reduce the risk of it catching fire during a wildfire.

By promoting defensible space, the Defensible Space Action Team helps to create safer neighborhoods for residents and provides a safer environment for firefighters responding to a wildfire.

Action Team Leader: Monte Dammarell – dsatmonte@gmail.com

See “RESILIENT NEWBERRY COUNTRY – Our Plan for Wildfire & Public Safety” on page 8 of the Strategic Action Plan 2025-2030.

Expand Funding and Education for Wildfire Preparedness and Prevention

Game Changer Strategy: Establish local government and community-based support for fire-safe education and funding for property owners’ wildfire safety improvements. Conduct regular community-based meetings with fire officials to educate residents about wildfire preparedness and prevention steps. Identify resources to help property owners create defensible space, install fire-safe landscaping, and undertake fire-safe building retrofits. Create a community-based Fire Prevention and Protection Coordinator position that serves Newberry Country.

Defensible Space Action Team News & Events

Defensible Space Action Team Meetings