!! UPDATE - 2/1/2024 !!
Harstine Island Fire Adapted (HIFAC) has received a grant from the Department of Emergency Services to provide 200 driveway address markers to assist emergency responders in identifying your home.
Sign up here for your driveway address marker!

Who is Harstine Island Fire Adapted Community (HIFAC)?

Harstine Island Fire Adapted Community (HIFAC) is a 501(c)(3) organization staffed by volunteers based here on Harstine Island. Our primary focus is to educate Island residents on wildfire prevention and how to mitigate wildfire damage to homes and property. Our partnership with agencies like Central Mason Fire & EMS (CMFE) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) allows us to utilize tools and resources in support of our outreach to Island residents. We are officially part of Washington Fire Adapted Communities (WAFAC) which gives us to access statewide resources. 

HIFAC has developed programs to help prepare our community for the dangers and challenges posed by wildfires. As part of this effort, HIFAC has instituted voluntary Home Fire Assessments for Island residents, held annual “Chipper Day” events for deposal of residential yard waste, and are working in conjunction with CMFE and DNR to institute Island evacuation plans during fire emergency.

HIFAC depends on fund raising events, grants, and donations to support its activities.

Our meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Harstine Island Community Hall. Please visit our website at HIFAC.org for upcoming events and activities. We welcome your participation and input.