Welcome & Opening Remarks

Keynote Speaker: Catrin Edgeley

From Checklists to Culture Change: Leveraging Community Identity to Become Fire Adapted A keynote exploring how community identity, values, and social norms influence wildfire preparedness, moving beyond tasks and checklists toward lasting culture change. Followed by an interactive activity.

Catrin Edgeley

Highlight 2025 NFPA Grant Winners and their Projects

Community representatives share lessons learned and on the ground successes from wildfire preparedness projects supported by NFPA grants. • Mogul Firewise – Reno, Nevada • Alpine View Estates – Carson City • Evans Creek Estates – Reno, Nevada

Break

Youth Voices in Wildfire Adaptation

Showcasing the Living With Fire High School Art Contest, with student perspectives on creativity, wildfire awareness, and what “living with fire” means in their communities.

Stronger Together Presentations & Discussions | Part One: Grassroots Efforts

A series of community spotlights demonstrating how neighborhoods are organizing, building partnerships, and taking action to reduce wildfire risk, including: • Silver Knolls – Community organizing and data collection • Eureka Firewise – Nevada’s first Firewise community • Galena Forest – Using social media to strengthen community connection Includes a guided reflection on how these strategies could be applied locally.

Neighborhood Ambassador Recognition Ceremony

A recognition ceremony honoring Neighborhood Ambassadors and community leaders for their meaningful contributions to wildfire preparedness.

Lunch

Enjoy a hosted lunch with opportunities for networking and informal conversation. Lunch generously provided by the SOC Foundation.

Meet Fire Adapted Nevada Partners

An interactive panel introducing Fire Adapted Nevada partner organizations and how they support communities through coordination, technical assistance, and collaboration. Panelists include: • Kelsey Griffee, U.S. Fire Service • Kelli Nevills, Nevada Division of Forestry • Gwen Sanchez, U.S. Forest Service, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest • Megan Kay, University of Nevada, Reno Extension – Living With Fire Program • Kelli Baratti, Nevada Association of Fire Chiefs

Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs): Updates & Engagement

An overview of current CWPP efforts and practical ways community members, organizations, and local leaders can engage in shaping wildfire priorities.

Stronger Together presentations & Discussions | Part Two: The Community + Partners

Case studies highlighting collaboration between communities, Tribes, counties, and agencies, including: • Washoe County Emergency Management - Defensible Space Pilot Project • Humboldt County Emergency Management - Defensible Space Pilot Project • Washoe Tribe – Interagency coordination Discussion emphasizes two way collaboration: how communities can work with agencies, and how agencies can better support communities.

Break

Breakout Discussions

Facilitated small group discussions focused on practical challenges and solutions.

Breakout Session Report-out

Groups reconvene to share key insights, ideas, and strategies that emerged from the discussions.

Day 1 Wrap Up

A closing reflection highlighting themes from the day and setting intentions for Day 2.