Community Brigades
Our Mission is to empower communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
➤ Read an in-depth overview of the Community Brigade Pilot Program
The Challenge
During big wildfires, firefighters get stretched thin
Wildfires can blaze over thousands of square miles.
Firefighters constantly move to fight the front of the fire.
However, most homes do not ignite from direct contact with the flame front.
When intense heat combines with wind, small burning embers can travel miles away from the fire perimeter.
Flying embers are the cause of up to 90% of homes destroyed by wildfire.
Video courtesy of NBC News
Video courtesy of Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
The Solution
Bridging the gap with Community Brigades
We train volunteers to help their communities prepare for and respond to wildfires and other hazards.
With intimate local knowledge of their “home turf,” Community Brigades are a key resource for first responders.
Brigades help with “mop-up” operations, reducing the risk of structures burning down from flying embers.
In partnership with LA County Fire, Community Brigades are launching in 7 pilot communities in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Our goal is to help expand this program to communities at risk across the West.
Community Brigades are volunteers committed to protecting their communities from disasters
Volunteers are trained in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
Going Further
Mitigating wildfire risks
Community Brigades are also trained in “home hardening.”
Volunteers learn key techniques and best practices to prevent wildfires from igniting homes.
Homeowners can have their home inspected by Community Brigade volunteers at no cost.
Individualized confidential reports identify risks and make recommendations to reduce the risk of a home being destroyed.
How you can help
Support us to buy equipment for our volunteer brigades
We can’t do this without your contribution.
Support us by sponsoring Tools and Personal Protective Equipment for Brigade volunteers.
99% of your donation will go directly towards equipment and operations.
We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our IRS tax identification number is 26-3378460.
Fire Tools
× 1 volunteer ◇ $500
Sponsor Fire Tools for Volunteers
Gift to Donors:
Community Brigade Hat
Fire Tools & Gear
× 1 volunteer ◇ $2,500
Sponsor Fire Tools & Personal Protection Equipment for Volunteers
Gifts to Donors:
Community Brigade Hat & T-Shirt
Gifts to Donors:
Community Brigade Hat, T-Shirt, & Hoodie
Gifts to Donors:
Community Brigade Hat, T-Shirt, & Hoodie
Donor Recognition on our Instagram
Fire Hoses
× 1 community ◇ $7,500
Sponsor Fire Hoses & Nozzles for 1 Community
Gifts to Donors:
Community Brigade Hat, T-Shirt, & Hoodie
Donor Recognition on our Instagram
Fire Truck Kit
× 1 community ◇ $15,000
Sponsor a Firefighting Pickup Truck Kit for 1 Community.
Converts a pickup truck into a versatile firefighting resource.
Gifts to Donors:
Community Brigade Hat, T-Shirt, & Hoodie
Donor Recognition on our Instagram
Donor Name or Logo on Pickup Truck
Fire Engine
× 1 community ◇ $75,000
Sponsor a Fire Engine
for 1 Community
Gifts to Donors:
Community Brigade Hat, T-Shirt, & Hoodie
Donor Recognition on our Instagram
Donor Name or Logo on Fire Engine
Every dollar counts.
Your contribution will support the acquisition of critical equipment and our operations.
