Home / Practice 3 · Community risk and resilience

Practice 3 · Community risk and resilience

Plans and grants that help communities act before the next fire or disaster

We help counties, fire districts and federal land managers plan for wildfire and other hazards, win the funding to act, and manage the funded work to closeout.

A wildland firefighter in full protective gear working a prescribed burn

Services

What we do

Community Wildfire Protection Plans

New and updated CWPPs that meet the Healthy Forests Restoration Act framework and are ready for local adoption.

Hazard mitigation plans

FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plans and 5-year updates for counties and cities, so they stay eligible for FEMA mitigation funding.

Wildfire grant applications

Applications for Community Wildfire Defense Grants and other wildfire and mitigation programs.

Grant management

Managing funded projects from award to closeout: procurement, labor compliance, reporting and documentation under 2 CFR 200.

Federal and installation wildfire plans

Wildland fire management plans for military installations and federal lands.

Emergency and continuity planning

Emergency response plans and continuity of operations (COOP) plans for federal facilities, with tabletop exercises to test them.

Risk assessments

Wildfire and hazard risk assessments that rank where to act first.

You receive

  • A plan ready for local adoption or FEMA approval
  • A prioritized list of risk-reduction projects
  • Grant-ready project descriptions and budgets
  • A closeout file for grant auditors
CWPPHFRA44 CFR 201CWDG2 CFR 200

Who buys it

  • Counties, cities and regional councils
  • Fire districts, tribes and community groups
  • Federal agencies, land managers and military installations
  • Private landowners, HOAs and facility owners that need a wildfire risk assessment

How to buy

  • RFQ or RFP, usually scored mostly on experience and approach
  • Grant-funded work under 2 CFR 200; profit shown separately when required
  • Federal: Sam.gov; NAICS 541620, 541690, 115310

Common questions

Before you call

What is the difference between a CWPP and a hazard mitigation plan?

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan focuses on wildfire and is often required to compete for wildfire grants. A hazard mitigation plan covers all natural hazards, must be FEMA-approved and updated every five years, and keeps a community eligible for FEMA mitigation funding.

Can you help us win the grant and then run the project?

Yes. Many counties hire one firm to prepare the application and then manage the funded work. Grant-writing costs before an award are usually not reimbursable, so we price that phase separately.

How long does a CWPP take?

Most take 6 to 18 months, depending on the size of the area, the number of public meetings and how long local adoption takes. Payments are usually tied to milestones, with the last one at adoption.

Have a solicitation, sources-sought notice or teaming opportunity?

Start an inquiry