• May is Wildfire Preparedness Month.

    It's a great time to take stock of how ready our homes and neighborhoods are for wildfire season. Together, we can take the steps that keep Teton Valley safe.

  • May 2, 2026, 10am - 2pm

    Driggs City Plaza

    • Learn about wildfire and smoke preparedness

    • Learn about creating defensible space around your home

    • Engage with wildfire mitigation specialists

    • Free burgers

    • Meet Smokey the Bear

    • Get up close to a Fire Truck

    • See a Masticator and learn how it grinds, chips and shreds

    Hosted by the Teton Valley Fire Action Community Team (TVFACT)

  • University of Wyoming Extension

    Weekly Wildfire Webinar

    When: Thursdays, 6–7:30 PM MT (April 30 – June 4)

    Where: Zoom

    Wildfire is part of Wyoming’s landscape and being prepared is part of our future. This multi-week webinar series explores a wide range of wildfire topics, offering practical knowledge, expert perspectives, and actionable steps to help communities better understand risk and stay resilient.

  • Join Us for a Special Community Film Night

    June 11, 2026, 6:00-8:30pm, Teton High School

    TVFACT invites the Teton Valley community to an evening of film and conversation about wildfire in our region.

    • 6:00 PM: Doors Open

    • 6:30 PM: Documentary “A Fire Problem” Begins

    • 7:15 PM: Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A

    • 8:15 PM: Introduce Teton Valley Fire Action Community Team (TVFACT)

    About the Event

    Join us at Teton High School (555 E Ross Ave, Driggs, ID) for an evening centered on the wildfire problem and how to mitigate wildfire and smoke. Watch the documentary “A Fire Problem," followed by a panel discussion about community wildfire mitigation solutions.

    Panel Speakers

    • Mike Maltaverne, Fire Chief for Teton County Fire Rescue

    • Mike Johnston, Fire Management Officer Caribou-Targhee National Forest

    • Bruce Smithhammer, Teton County Emergency Manager

    • Leigh Tappen & Liz Davy, Greater Yellowstone Fire Action Network Neighborhood Ambassador

    This is a free, family-friendly event open to all Teton Valley residents, property owners, and visitors. Come curious, bring your neighbors, and help us build a more fire-ready community.

    Hosted by Teton County Fire Rescue & Forest Service

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