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Wildfire in Washington

Last verified Oct 21, 202615 verified records1 provisional

Entries marked Provisional have not been confirmed against a primary source. They are listed so you can see they exist; check with the issuer before relying on them.

Informational only. TradeAtlas describes what issuers and agencies publish; it does not certify contractors, arrange work or guarantee eligibility. Holder lists link to the issuer.

01 · Trades involved

Who does this work

The trades whose work shows up in the wildfire credentials and programmes below. Links go to each trade's page.

02 · Practitioner credentials

Credentials that apply in this state

What the issuer publishes about cost, course length and renewal. Holder lists are the issuer's own; TradeAtlas does not list individual contractors here.

IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT) / Smoke and Ash Remediation

NationalVerified Oct 21, 2026

Issued by IICRC · certifies a person

Cost
Not verified
Hours / length
Not verified
Renewal
4 years
Issuer’s holder list Issuer page

Sources: IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT) / Smoke and Ash Remediation — iicrc.org · IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT) / Smoke and Ash Remediation — uphelp.org · IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT) / Smoke and Ash Remediation — iicrc.org · IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT) / Smoke and Ash Remediation — iicrc.org

03 · Property designations

Designations for the home

A designation attaches to a property, not a person. Each entry notes what the program says about contractor involvement.

IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home

State-specificVerified Oct 21, 2026

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)

An IBHS designation for homes retrofitted against wildfire, at Essential (Base) and Enhanced (Plus) levels.

What it needs from a contractor
$125 non-refundable application fee; mitigation work costs extra
Cost and renewal
$125 application fee (non-refundable); mitigation work extra · 3 years, with annual photo reviews
Issuer page

Sources: Wildfire Prepared Home FAQ · IBHS expands Wildfire Prepared program to 10 additional states (2026-04-14) · IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home / Home Plus — wildfireprepared.org · IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home / Home Plus — nrca.net

04 · Grants and rebates

Programmes that pay for the work

Award ceilings and window status are as the programme published them. Windows change; the date beside each status is when we last checked.

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

FEMA

FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), run by FEMA (flood, wind, seismic, wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Closed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "closed" as of 2026-10-21.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Programme page

Sources: FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) — fema.gov · FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) — wlos.com · FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) — everycrsreport.com · FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) — apps.oregon.gov

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

FEMA

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), run by FEMA (flood, wind, seismic, wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Programme page

Sources: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) — ready.alaska.gov · FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) — oregon.gov · FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) — legalaidwv.org

GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

GAF

GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club), run by GAF (wind, wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club) — gaf.com · GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club) — gaf.com · GAF residential contractor programs (Certified, Master Elite, President's Club) — gaf.com

James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred')

Verified Oct 21, 2026

James Hardie

James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred'), run by James Hardie (wildfire, wind).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred') — jameshardie.com · James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred') — jameshardie.com · James Hardie ALLIANCE (Select / Preferred / Elite; 'Elite Preferred') — contractors.jameshardie.com

Malarkey Certified Contractor Program (Certified / Certified Pro / Certified Premium)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

Malarkey Roofing Products

Malarkey Certified Contractor Program (Certified / Certified Pro / Certified Premium), run by Malarkey Roofing Products (wind, wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: Malarkey Certified Contractor Program (Certified / Certified Pro / Certified Premium) — malarkeyroofing.com · Malarkey Certified Contractor Program (Certified / Certified Pro / Certified Premium) — malarkeyroofing.com

Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor

Verified Oct 21, 2026

Owens Corning

Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor, run by Owens Corning (wind, wildfire). Preferred/Platinum Preferred contractors register extended system warranties on homeowner behalf

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Preferred/Platinum Preferred contractors register extended system warranties on homeowner behalf
Approved-contractor list Programme page

Sources: Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor — owenscorning.com · Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor — owenscorning.com · Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor — owenscorning.com · Owens Corning Preferred / Platinum Preferred Contractor — owenscorning.com

Strengthen Washington Homes grant (SB 6079)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

WA Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Strengthen Washington Homes grant (SB 6079), run by WA Office of the Insurance Commissioner (wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "pending-legislation" as of 2026-10-21.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Programme page

Sources: Strengthen Washington Homes grant (SB 6079) — insurance.wa.gov · Strengthen Washington Homes grant (SB 6079) — insurance.wa.gov

Washington DNR Wildfire Ready Neighbors

Verified Oct 21, 2026

WA Department of Natural Resources · Chelan, Okanogan, Spokane, Yakima, Kittitas, Klickitat, Pierce, Thurston, Mason (varies)

Washington DNR Wildfire Ready Neighbors, run by WA Department of Natural Resources (wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Programme page

Sources: Washington DNR Wildfire Ready Neighbors — dnr.wa.gov · Washington DNR Wildfire Ready Neighbors — dnr.wa.gov · Washington DNR Wildfire Ready Neighbors — wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov

Washington Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WAC 51-55), suspended

Verified Oct 21, 2026

WA State Building Code Council

Washington Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WAC 51-55), suspended, run by WA State Building Code Council (wildfire).

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Closed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "paused" as of 2026-10-21.
Contractor requirement
Not verified
Programme page

Sources: Washington Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WAC 51-55), suspended — sbcc.wa.gov · Washington Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WAC 51-55), suspended — snohomishcountywa.gov · Washington Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WAC 51-55), suspended — sbcc.wa.gov

Wildfire Prepared Home in Washington (OIC-promoted)

Verified Oct 21, 2026

Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Wildfire Prepared Home in Washington (OIC-promoted), run by Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner (wildfire). None required; homeowner does work and submits photos for third-party review

Per-home maximum
Not verified
Status
Not confirmed as of Oct 21, 2026Matrix status "active" as of 2026-10-21; application window not recorded.
Contractor requirement
None required; homeowner does work and submits photos for third-party review
Programme page

Sources: IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home / Home Plus — insurance.wa.gov · Wildfire Prepared Home in Washington (OIC-promoted) — insurance.wa.gov

05 · Insurance

Insurance discounts and rules

Where state law ties premium discounts to mitigation work, who may sign the verification and what it requires.

No insurance-discount rule verified for Washington yet.

06 · Upcoming trainings

Local trainings in Washington

Dated sessions from professional-development programmes that award one of the credentials above.

No dated sessions in Washington are listed right now. Browse all training

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