The greater Alta Sierra community has been recognized as a Firewise Communities/USA site by the National Fire Protect ion Association for its efforts to reduce the vulnerability  of homes and landscape to wildfire. The award will be presented at noon today at Nevada County Consolidated Fire Station 88, located at Highway 49 and LaBarr Meadows Road, not at the Alta Sierra Pizza & Grill, as previously planned, due to rain forecasted for Saturday’s event. This free public event will be a festive occasion with the children’s education trailer, appearances by Smokey Bear, demonstrations on the proper use of a fire extinguisher …