Westridge Earns National Firewise USA® Recognition

I am proud to share some exciting news for our community!

In August 2025, Westridge at Canyon Hills was officially recognized as a Firewise USA® Site by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This achievement made Westridge one of the first homeowners associations in Riverside County to earn this prestigious national recognition—a milestone made possible through the partnership of our residents, Board of Directors, Fire Safety Committee, and our local fire professionals.

The Firewise USA® Recognition Program was launched by the National Fire Protection Association in 2002 to help neighborhoods work together to reduce wildfire risk through education, planning, and community action. Today, thousands of communities across the country participate in this voluntary program, helping make neighborhoods safer and more resilient in the face of wildfire.

Achieving Firewise recognition is about much more than earning a certificate. It represents our community’s ongoing commitment to wildfire preparedness by encouraging defensible space, reducing combustible vegetation, improving home ignition resistance, and educating residents on practical steps that can help protect lives and property. By working together to reduce wildfire hazards, we are helping create a safer, more resilient community for everyone who calls Westridge home.

There is also a financial benefit for homeowners. Under California’s Safer from Wildfires insurance regulations, admitted insurance companies are required to provide premium discounts for qualifying wildfire mitigation measures, including recognized community-level programs such as Firewise USA®. The amount of the discount varies by insurance carrier, so homeowners are encouraged to contact their insurance company and provide a copy of Westridge’s Firewise USA Recognition Certificate to ensure they receive any applicable savings.

For your convenience, a copy of Westridge’s Firewise USA Recognition Certificate is available on the Resident Portal. We encourage every homeowner to download a copy and submit it to their insurance carrier or agent to inquire about any available premium discounts.

While Firewise recognition is an accomplishment worth celebrating, it is also an ongoing commitment. Maintaining our recognition requires annual community participation, education, and continued wildfire mitigation efforts. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, Board of Directors, Fire Safety Committee, management team, and our community partners, Westridge has continued to maintain this important designation.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time, effort, and support in making this achievement possible. Together, we are helping protect our homes, strengthen our community, and ensure that Westridge at Canyon Hills remains a beautiful and resilient place to live.