Websites for Firewise USA® communities
Wildfire-ready websites, built and hosted for you
We build and host WordPress websites for Firewise communities, fire safe councils, fire departments and wildfire consultants: fast, secure, and easy for volunteers to keep up to date.
From the Santa Cruz Mountains
We live and work in wildfire country
Your website is more than a brochure. It’s where neighbors find evacuation plans, mitigation resources and event dates when it matters most. We build sites that are ready for that.
Who it’s for
Firewise communities
Showcase your recognition, mitigation plans and event calendar on a simple, modern site.
Consultants and trainers
A mobile-friendly site for your services, portfolio and lead capture forms.
Fire departments and local government
Post alerts quickly, embed PDFs and connect residents to critical wildfire information.
Nonprofits and education
Share your mission, promote workshops and encourage donations with built-in blog and resource tools.
Built for wildfire readiness
Every site starts with the tools Firewise groups use most. No coding required.
Firewise starter theme
A ready-made design to brand your site quickly, with a drag-and-drop page builder.
Events calendar
Manage Firewise days, workshops, chipping days and volunteer meetups.
Download manager
Share PDFs, flyers, home assessment forms and defensible space checklists.
Maps
GIS-compatible map plugins for fire zones, evacuation routes and project areas.
Alert bar
Display urgent wildfire notices or evacuation updates across the whole site.
Newsletter sign-ups
Mailchimp or newsletter opt-ins so residents get your updates and alerts.
Fast when it matters
Firewise sites carry large PDFs, image-heavy maps and emergency updates, and traffic spikes when there’s a fire nearby. Your site is built to keep up.
- LEMP server stack tuned for WordPress
- Integrated page caching
- Free Cloudflare CDN
- Performance optimization tools
- Accessible design (ADA-ready) and fast on phones
Digital defensible space
Your site is protected from hackers, bots and spam, and we keep it maintained.
- Automatic WordPress core and plugin updates
- Free SSL certificate
- Daily offsite backups
- Web application firewall (WAF)
- Brute-force and malware protection
How it works
- Free consultationWe learn about your community, your goals and what you need to share.
- We build your siteTheme, pages, calendar, resource library and maps, ready to launch.
- We train your teamWe show your volunteers how to post updates, events and documents.
- We host and maintain itUpdates, backups and security handled, with support when you need it.
Questions
Do our volunteers need technical skills?
No. Pages are edited with a drag-and-drop builder, and we’ll train whoever will be updating the site.
We already have a website. Can you move it?
Yes. We’ll migrate your existing site and content, and can refresh the design at the same time.
What does it cost?
It depends on the size of your site and what you need. Request a free consultation and we’ll send you a quote.
Are you affiliated with Firewise USA?
No. Firewise USA® is a program of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). iHwy is an independent web company that builds and hosts sites for Firewise communities.
Firewise USA® is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association. iHwy is not affiliated with or endorsed by NFPA.