Authorized uses

A participating county, including any applicable agencies of the participating county, shall use county funds, in accordance with this subchapter, only—

1. (1) to carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program to provide to homeowners in fire-sensitive ecosystems education on, and assistance with implementing, techniques in home siting, home construction, and home landscaping that can increase the protection of people and property from wildfires;
2. (2) to reimburse the participating county for search and rescue and other emergency services, including firefighting and law enforcement patrols, that are
3. (A) performed on Federal land after the date on which the use was approved under subsection (b);
4. (B) paid for by the participating county;
5. (3) to cover training costs and equipment purchases directly related to the emergency services described in paragraph 2; and
6. (4) to develop and carry out community wildfire protection plans in coordination with the appropriate Secretary concerned.

Additional Resources

• Firewise Program Overview
• Review the Firewise Q&A