Dear Community Member, 

Thank you for contacting the BeFireSafe program. As explained on the linked Frequently Asked Questions page, this no-cost program will help you create a “survivable space” around your home to protect it from wildfire. As you might imagine, many community members are anxious to participate in this program, and we are very busy. However, we are more than half  way through a ten year program to protect at least 400 homes in Benewah County. You do not need to be concerned that you will be left out—it just may take awhile for us to get to you. Please remember, it took decades to get in this situation; it will take a few years to get out of it.  Normally we will contact you within two weeks of your request.  Outlined below are the steps of the program.

1. Return the linked Request To Participate form.

2. Let us know if you are willing to host a group meeting at your home with your neighbors. This not only leverages our time, but it also provides a much more effective firebreak when a group of neighbors all protect their homes.

3. When we receive your information you will be added to the list.

4. We will contact you as soon as possible to schedule a visit to your home.

Please be aware this is a fire protection program for homes and businesses near forested areas. Thus, you must have a structure that is either a home or a business in order to qualify. We do not do beautification projects, removal of a few dead tree limbs, or falling of dangerous, over–hanging trees. Also, we do not mow grass and weeds. When we call to set up an appointment, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your specific property.

Again, thank you for inquiring about BeFireSafe; we look forward to getting your information and scheduling a visit to your home soon.
 

BeSafe Contact Information:

Larry Isenberg, Project Manager
10019 Bobcat Trail 
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814
Phone: 208-772-6704
Email: larryissi@dishmail.net