Whychus Canyon Estates Community Firewise Portal
We are residents organizing for a wildfire-resilient community.
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We have achieved $2675 of our 2026 goal of $5000 in donations from 15 donations so far. Thank you!
Firehouse meeting station 703APRIL 11, 2026 1 P.M.
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FREE RAFFLE FOR $350 WORTH OF PRIZES
STATION 703 ON BUFFALO RD
Prizes include metal wall art (see example below), a custom-made cutting board, and restaurant gift certificates.
Spring Fuel ReductionWe are scheduled for the 2nd weekend in May. We encourage spring fuel reductions to focus on hardening your home in the zero-to-five-foot zone. Please see our video with Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District on this topic for more information. Also, more info here on steps to harden your home.Spring FireFree EventReduce your wildfire risk and clean up your property at the same time. Join us for the Spring Firefree Event at Northwest Transfer Station.May 16-24 (on operating days)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
** Closed May 18-20 **Northwest Transfer Station
68200 Fryrear Rd.
Sisters, OR 97759BLM Project
🔥 DEFEND YOUR HOME: START AT 0–5 FEETYour Most Critical Wildfire Protection Zone⸻WHY THIS ZONE MATTERSMost homes are lost from wind-blown embers—not flames.
If embers land within 5 feet of your home and find fuel, ignition can happen fast.This zone must be non-combustible.⸻✅ THE 0–5 FT CHECKLISTREMOVE ALL COMBUSTIBLES
• No mulch, bark, pine needles, or dry leaves
• No firewood or lumber
• No patio cushions, door mats, or debrisUSE NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
• Gravel
• Rock
• Pavers
• ConcreteELIMINATE PLANTS NEAR THE HOME
• No shrubs or grasses touching the house
• Nothing under windows or eaves
• Keep any plants low, sparse, and well-wateredKEEP IT CLEAN — ALWAYS
• Clear debris from corners, edges, and behind structures
• Maintain regularly during fire seasonHARDEN YOUR HOME
• Seal gaps larger than 1/8 inch
• Install 1/8” metal mesh on ventsPROTECT WINDOWS & DOORS
• Dual-pane or tempered glass preferredDECKS & ATTACHMENTS
• No storage underneath
• Remove debris from surfacesFENCE CONNECTIONS
• Replace first 5 feet of attached fence with non-combustible materialROOF & GUTTERS
• Keep completely cleanSEASONAL ITEMS
• Remove firewood stored close to the house for winter use.
Have a plan to quickly remove patio furniture and other plastics and flamables during level 1 evacuation protocol.⸻🚫 ZERO IGNITION POLICYIf embers land here, nothing should be able to burn.⸻🔥 THE BOTTOM LINEThis is your home’s last line of defense—and where most homes are lost.⸻Whychus Canyon Estates Firewise, Inc.Protecting homes. Strengthening our community.USEFUL LINKSPrepare your Home, University of California
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Wildfire Defense Mesh
What We Do
We organize homeowners, volunteer groups, state, county, and federal resources to support wildfire mitigation efforts in Whychus Canyon Estates. Ladder fuels spread fire fast. We are focused now on reducing ladder fuels through limbing up and removing trees and brush.We also drive education and awareness events and communications. If you want to volunteer your time or money, it could make a huge difference in remaining prepared for the next wildfire event. Use the "Contact Us" button to volunteer your time. Click here to contribute to our wildfire mitigation fund.We spend our donation and grant funds on contractors, rental equipment such as chippers, large dumpsters, fuel, and chainsaw repairs. We are a 501(c)(3) corporation, and your donations are tax-deductible.Your donation helps turn more ‘before’ areas into ‘after’ areas.
The Team
David Tremblay, President
Toby Weiss, Secretary
Terry Fennell, Operations
Elaine Ross, Administration
There are many of us in the hood who contribute from time to time. Your core board members who run the non-profit, lead fuel reductions, and maintain certifications for burn management are listed above.This team works with:
• Sisters–Camp Sherman Fire District
• Oregon Department of Forestry
• Deschutes County Fire Adapted Communities
• Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Planning
• Project Wildfire Neighborhood Coalition
• Whychus Canyon Estates volunteers
Contact Us
Facebook group Whychus Canyon Estates FirewiseVideo catalogue of work Vimeo Showcase here.