CA Wildfire & Resilience Task Force, Southern California Regional Meeting
2023-02-02 - 2023-02-03
https://wildfiretaskforce.org/southern-california-regional-meeting/
The Southern California Regional Meeting will be held in person in Calabasas, with a LiveStream option for remote attendance. Hosted by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), discussions will focus on Southern California, with updates and panel discussions about real progress being made on the ground, and opportunities to network with partners from around the state. We look forward to connecting, committing to action, and collaborating on real solutions to the daunting challenges facing our landscapes and communities. The meeting will open with a Resource Fair to showcase local organizations at work in Southern California. Field tours will be offered on February 3.

King Gillette Ranch
26800 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA

Register for in-person attendance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-california-regional-meeting-of-the-task-force-tickets-462022580977
Register for virtual attendance here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tfTcEzsMSxa6UVEcVAXoQg
View the full agenda here: https://wildfiretaskforce.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TF_SoCal_Agenda.pdf

CFSC Central CA Regional Monthly Meeting
2023-02-01
2/09/23 UPDATE: Thank you for attending CFSC’s Central California Regional Monthly Meeting on February 1, 2023. You can view or download the video recording via the link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/7MjCpahqRc56IfrDRSz-3PmtDzjP9LwbKZ4qZjiXlhmPWZk4A6jkGSXJcIlFeCxV.cHHV796MNOp4w__L

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Please come join California Fire Safe Council Regional Coordinators during their monthly regional Check-ins and Networking Calls. Central California meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkduyvqzIvGNDG-tRaH5rRRRdh7g-ANpma
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact Brooke McAllister, our Central California Regional Coordinator: bmcallister@cafiresafecouncil.org

California Forestry Workforce Summit
2023-01-31 - 2023-02-01
https://environment.ucdavis.edu/events/california-forestry-workforce-summit-0
UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis
The UC Davis Institute of the Environment, in partnership with the Foundation for California Community Colleges’ Resilient Careers in Forestry program, is excited to host the California Forestry Workforce Summit Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2023 at the UC Davis Conference Center.
The event will provide a platform for federal and state leaders to identify challenges and resources for effective, equitable workforce development in forestry and wildfire management and help Californians prepare for and secure meaningful careers in this vital sector.
A broad range of stakeholder groups, including government and tribal representatives, forestry professionals, researchers, college and university administrators, and others interested in forestry, will participate in this critical multilateral dialogue.
Speakers include:

Stacy Caldwell, CFRE, CEO, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
Matt Dias, President/CEO, Calforests
Don Hankins, Ph.D., Professor of Geography and Planning, California State University, Chico
Sheba Person-Whitley, Regional Director, U.S. Economic Development Administration
Tim Robards, Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator, CAL FIRE
Robert York, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension, Adjunct Associate Professor of Forestry, UC Berkeley
and many others

The summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at the UC Davis Conference Center at 550 Alumni Lane in Davis.
Please click here for registration information.
For questions about the summit, please contact conferences@foundationccc.org.

Fire Safe Marin - Flooding in Marin Webinar
2023-01-30
https://firesafemarin.org/event/flooding-in-marin-what-you-need-to-know-to-keep-safe/
Monday, January 30th from 6:00 – 6:30 PM
“The recent rainfall in Marin comes as a double-edged sword. We desperately need the water after years of drought, but the kind of torrential rain we’ve seen lately causes flooding and dangerous conditions.
Join us for a Special Webinar, Flooding in Marin, on Monday, January 30th from 6:00 – 6:30 pm to learn how to prepare yourself and your community.
Our guests include Sean Condry, Director of Public Works & Building for San Anselmo, Gavin Illingworth, Battalion Chief of the Ross Valley Fire Department, and Leah Budu, Caltrans Bay Area Deputy District Director, Maintenance Division.

Click Here to Register
In partnership with Fire Safe Marin, Ross Valley Fire, ReadyMarin, Caltrans, and Town of San Anselmo”
https://firesafemarin.org

CFSC Northern Ca Regional Monthly Meeting
2023-01-26
1/26/23 UPDATE: Thank you for attending CFSC’s Northern California Regional Monthly Meeting on January 26, 2023. You can view or download the video recording via the link below.
CFSC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MONTHLY MEETING, RECORDED JANUARY 2023

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
January 26, 2023
Please come join California Fire Safe Council Regional Coordinators during their monthly regional Check-ins and Networking Calls. Northern California meets on the last Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM.
Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdO2gqDMqHtFfuppXAQ5OxDF9g6fHwqE9
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For questions, please contact a CFSC Regional Coordinator:
Brooke McAllister, bmcallister@cafiresafecouncil.org
Britney Munoz, bmunoz@cafiresafecouncil.org

CAL POLY Webinar - Develop your Personal Fire Qualification Plan for Prescribed Burning: Understanding NWCG Qualifications and the California Rx Fire Burn Boss Program
2023-01-19
January 19, 2023, 10:00 AM
“Want to learn more about the processes related to attaining National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Qualifications and the role those qualifications play in fire management?
Join the Fuels and Vegetation Education team for a webinar exploring the NWCG Qualifications system and the California Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Program. Expert Sam Commarto will share his experience with the NWCG Qualification System, explain how it works, and describe how to navigate the system. He’ll review the policy framework, agency sponsorship, and tips for individuals trying to attain the qualifications needed for prescribed burning.
Topics covered in this webinar include the required qualifications for participating in prescribed burns, the California Prescribed Burn Boss Program (CARX), and the pathways to qualification seen through case studies. There will be time at the end of the webinar to develop your personal Fire Qualification Plan and receive feedback. “
Learn more here: https://spranch.calpoly.edu/wildland-qualification-management-webinar

CAL POLY Wildfire Prevention Grants for Prescribed Grazing
2023-01-18
January 18, 2023, 10:00 AM
“CAL FIRE’s Wildfire Prevention (WP) Grants Program provides funding for wildfire prevention projects and activities in and near fire-threatened communities that focus on increasing the protection of people, structures, and communities. In this webinar, CALFIRE and UC Extension specialists will explain the ins and outs of applying for the current WP Grant cycle (open now through March 15th!) to fund prescribed grazing projects. Details discussed will include the application process, when a grazing plan is required, the basics of grazing for fuel reduction, and considerations when planning grazing projects for wildfire fuel mitigation.”
Learn more here: https://spranch.calpoly.edu/wpg-grazing

CFSC Quarterly Statewide Meeting, January 2023
2023-01-18
1/18/23 UPDATE:
Thank you for attending CFSC’s Quarterly Statewide Meeting on January 18, 2023. You can view or download the video recording and presentation slides via the links below.
CFSC QUARTERLY STATEWIDE MEETING, RECORDED JANUARY 2023
CA DEPT. OF CONSERVATION, EFFECTIVE PUBLIC OUTREACH PRESENTATION

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 19, 2023
These Quarterly Statewide Meetings are intended to allow Fire Safe Councils and Wildland Fire Prevention and Resilience Practitioners throughout California to connect and network with each other. Please join us on Zoom or call in to participate. The Statewide Quarterly meetings occur every 3 months, on the third Wednesday at 12:00 PM.
Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctcO2rpzguE9ADr6CoDcVZ1wTclTd63w3v
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CFSC Southern CA Regional Monthly Meeting
2023-01-11
1/18/23 UPDATE: Thank you for attending CFSC’s Southern California Regional Monthly Meeting on January 11, 2023. You can view or download the video recording via the link below.

CFSC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MONTHLY MEETING, RECORDED JANUARY 2023

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Please come join California Fire Safe Council Regional Coordinators during their monthly regional Check-ins and Networking Calls. Southern California meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcude2rrzwrGtLwWPdfEpXlIjCctNj99Tfb
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact Britney Munoz, our Southern California Regional Coordinator: bmunoz@cafiresafecouncil.org

OSFM Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Webinar Series
2023-01-09
January 9, 2023, 11:30 AM
“Join us for our next webinar via Zoom featuring information on our Home Hardening Program. During this webinar, you will learn how to take the necessary measures to harden (prepare) your home to help increase its likelihood of survival when wildfire strikes.
The purpose of this webinar series is to host a live and interactive platform to discuss and educate on Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation (CWPM) fire safety topics directly from our Office of the State Fire Marshal CWPM Staff.
This webinar is open to the general public, Fire Safe Councils, and anyone who would like to learn more about the Programs within the Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Division.”
Access meeting here, no registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82021421571#Community_Wildfire_Preparedness_and_Mitigation_Webinar_Jan_9_2023

Learn more here: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/wildfire-public-education/

CFSC Central CA Regional Monthly Meeting
2023-01-04
1/18/23 UPDATE: Thank you for attending CFSC’s Central California Regional Monthly Meeting on January 4, 2023. You can view or download the video recording via the link below.

CFSC CENTRAL CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MONTHLY MEETING, RECORDED JANUARY 2023

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Please come join California Fire Safe Council Regional Coordinators during their monthly regional Check-ins and Networking Calls. Central California meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkduyvqzIvGNDG-tRaH5rRRRdh7g-ANpma
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact Brooke McAllister, our Central California Regional Coordinator: bmcallister@cafiresafecouncil.org

CFSC Northern Ca Regional Monthly Meeting
2022-12-22
Update:
Thank you for attending CFSC’s Northern California Regional Monthly Meeting on December 22, 2022. You can view or download the video recording via the link below.
CFSC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MONTHLY MEETING, DECEMBER 2022

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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Please come join California Fire Safe Council Regional Coordinators during their monthly regional Check-ins and Networking Calls.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsdO2gqDMqHtFfuppXAQ5OxDF9g6fHwqE9
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact a CFSC Regional Coordinator:
Brooke McAllister, bmcallister@cafiresafecouncil.org
Britney Munoz, bmunoz@cafiresafecouncil.org

CFSC Southern CA Regional Monthly Meeting
2022-12-14
Thank you for attending CFSC’s Southern California Regional Monthly Meeting on December 14, 2022. You can view or download the video recording via the link below.

CFSC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MONTHLY MEETING, DECEMBER 2022

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Please come join California Fire Safe Council Regional Coordinators during their monthly regional Check-ins and Networking Calls. Southern California meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcude2rrzwrGtLwWPdfEpXlIjCctNj99Tfb
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact Britney Munoz, our Southern California Regional Coordinator: bmunoz@cafiresafecouncil.org

Julian WUI Workshop
2022-12-10
Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface – Julian

Saturday, December 10th, 2022, 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration, refreshments, and networking at 8:30 am
The workshop will start promptly at 9:00 am
Location: Julian Library
1850 CA-78, Julian, CA 92036
Hosted by the Julian Fire Safe Council and Backcountry Communities Thriving (BCT)

Would you like to learn more about how to make your property more fire safe? The FSC’s Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface Workshop covers material such as fire behavior prediction, evacuation preparedness, home hardening tips, and defensible space guidelines. This workshop is instructed by experts in the field from agencies including CAL Fire, Bureau of Land Management, and the US Forest Service.
Registration is required: https://ResourceConserverationDistrict.formstack.com/forms/julian_wui
Learn more here: https://firesafesdcounty.org/event/wui-workshop-julian/

CFSC Central CA Regional Monthly Meeting
2022-12-07
UPDATE:

Thank you for attending CFSC’s Central California Regional Monthly Meeting on December 7, 2022. You can view or download the video recording via the link below.
CFSC CENTRAL CA REGIONAL MONTHLY MEETING, DECEMBER 2022
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Please come join California Fire Safe Council Regional Coordinators during their monthly regional Check-ins and Networking Calls. Central California meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkduyvqzIvGNDG-tRaH5rRRRdh7g-ANpma
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions, please contact Brooke McAllister, our Central California Regional Coordinator: bmcallister@cafiresafecouncil.org

Campo WUI Workshop
2022-12-03
Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface – Campo

Would you like to learn more about how to make your property more fire safe? The FSC’s Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface Workshop covers material such as fire behavior prediction, evacuation preparedness, home hardening tips, and defensible space guidelines. This workshop is instructed by experts in the field from agencies including CAL Fire, Bureau of Land Management, and the US Forest Service.
Registration is required: https://ResourceConserverationDistrict.formstack.com/forms/campo_wui
Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration, refreshments, and networking at 8:30 am
The workshop will start promptly at 9:00 am
Location: CAL Fire Station #40
31577 CA-94, Campo, CA
Hosted by the Campo Lake Morena Fire Safe Council.

Learn more here: https://firesafesdcounty.org/event/wui-workshop-campo/

NWFSC Equity and Environmental Justice in Wildfire Webinar Series
2022-12-01
Considering Equity in Wildfire Risk and Protection Presented by Matthew R. Auer, US Forest Service PNW Research Station
Thursday, December 1, 2022 @ 10:00 AM
REGISTER:
https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b_P3REUmRQGBZzhQ9PNgEg
Wildfire poses disproportionate hazards to vulnerable populations. Access to resources to prepare and recover from fire events can also be uneven. This series highlights new knowledge, ideas, and efforts focused on integrating equity and environmental justice into the management of wildfire risk and recovery.

This series is co-hosted by NWFSC and the Oregon State University Extension Fire Program

CARCD 77th Annual Conference
2022-11-30 - 2022-12-02
CARCD 77th Annual Conference

November 30th – December 2nd, 2022
Lake Natoma Inn
Folsom, CA

https://carcd.org/conferences/carcd-77th-annual-conference/
https://carcd.org

CAL POLY Fuels Management Training Program - Basic Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 Training Course
2022-11-28 - 2022-12-02
Basic Wildland Fire Fighter Type 2 Training Course

40 Hour Online Training Course: Nov 28-Dec 1, 8:30am -5pm and Field-Based Training: Dec 2, 2022
https://spranch.calpoly.edu/s130-basic-wildland-fire-fighter-training-course

In this week-long online and field course, participants will learn the basic principles of Wildland Fire Behavior and Wildland Fire Science. This training course meets the S-130, S-190, and L-180 requirements outlined by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). Typically, people take this course because they are pursuing national or state certification for work with wildland fires. Successful completion of this course can satisfy prerequisites for more advanced courses and certification.

Wynola WUI Workshop
2022-11-19
Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface – Wynola

Learn about the principles firefighters use in keeping your home and community safe!
Registration is required: https://ResourceConserverationDistrict.formstack.com/forms/wynola_wui
Saturday, November 19th, 2022, 9:00am-1:00pm
Registration, refreshments, and networking at 8:30 am
The workshop will start promptly at 9:00 am
Location: Santa Ysabel Nature Center
22135 CA-79, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

Learn more here: https://firesafesdcounty.org/event/wynola-wildland-urban-interface-workshop/

NFPA Webinar - Community Risk Reduction: Why it matters and what you can do
2022-11-17
Community Risk Reduction: Why it matters and what you can do

November 17th, 9:00 AM PST

“What’s all this buzz about Community Risk Reduction? Do you love the idea of bringing partners together to make data-driven decisions to support community safety but you’re not sure where to start? Join the NFPA CRR team for a special webinar to learn about the important tools of the CRR trade. Karen Berard-Reed and Chelsea Rubadou, along with special guests, will provide an overview of Community Risk Reduction and how the combination of data, partnerships, and savvy thinking will bring community safety initiatives to the next level. Webinar attendees will learn how NFPA 1300, Standard on Community Risk Assessment and Community Risk Reduction Plan Development guides strong CRR initiatives. Additionally, webinar attendees will also meet CRAIG 1300 and learn how this amazing digital assistant helps communities wrangle data and tell the local story. If you are looking to learn about the basics of CRR, join us!”

Register here: https://nfpa-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1616663669147/WN_zVIKuNO2RZiwLywgHOY8fQ

https://www.nfpa.org

Ventura Regional FSC Community Event & Friendraiser
2022-11-17
November 17th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

https://venturafiresafe.org
Four Brix Winery, Ventura

Come support the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council for an end-of-year Community Friendraiser!
VIP Guest Speakers | Raffle Prizes | Silent Auction | FREE Drinks!
(All attendees must be 21+ !)
Admission is free, but RSVP is required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vrfsc-community-event-friendraiser-tickets-432023001427

UC DAVIS - Fire, Forests, and the Future: Advancing Rural Communities in California
2022-11-16
Date and time: Wed, November 16, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST

Location: Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center | Cal Aggie Alumni Association

530 Alumni Lane Davis, CA 95616

How do rural communities build sustainable economies? What steps can we take to move California away from a seemingly endless cycle of wildfires? How can we protect precious water resources in doing so? These are just a few of the questions that will be discussed during a panel hosted by the UC Davis Institute of the Environment Wednesday, Nov. 16.
The Institute of the Environment is excited to bring four innovative professionals to campus to exchange ideas on ecology, prescribed fire, community economic development, environmental management, equity concerns, and the effects of wildfire on rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
Lenya Quinn-Davidson, fire advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension; Jonathan Kusel, executive director of the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment; and Willie Whittlesey, general manager of the Yuba Water Agency are set to speak on the panel. Jeffrey Clary, senior director of climate strategies at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, will moderate the discussion.
The panel is part of the Institute’s work to advance Fire, Climate Change, Ecosystem and Community Resilience and is the first in a series of events sponsored by the Institute. Up next will be a Nov. 29 seminar featuring U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator for Region 9, Martha Guzman. More details about this seminar will be posted soon.
Fire, Forests, and the Future: Advancing Rural Communities in California will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Alpha Gamma Rho Hall in the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center at 530 Alumni Lane in Davis. A catered reception will follow. The event is free and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fire-forests-and-the-future-advancing-rural-communities-in-california-tickets-452204605147

Cal OES California Mitigation Summit 2022
2022-11-16 - 2022-11-17
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Recovery Hazard Mitigation Section is pleased to invite you to the California Mitigation Summit, a free two-day in person event created for those who are interested in building community resiliency and reducing risk to life and property from future disasters!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-mitigation-summit-2022-tickets-390727445307
The Summit’s theme is A More Resilient California, and the event will provide attendees with the opportunity to:

Gain meaningful insights from state, local, and tribal hazard mitigation experts
Develop a better understanding of mitigation strategies, best practices, and past successes to break the cycle of damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage for major hazards
Obtain information related to funding and grant opportunities available for hazard mitigation planning and projects

Summit will take place Wednesday 11/16 and Thursday 11/17 at the SAFE Convention Center in Sacramento. Attendees must register to attend. *Please also fill out the following pre-event survey to help us better understands your needs from the event: https://bit.ly/CMSPreEventSurvey .
Please join us as we move toward a more resilient California! For additional information and agenda please visit the website at: https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/operations/recovery-directorate/hazard-mitigation/california-mitigation-summit-2022/
Lodging: Due to other events in the Sacramento Downtown area the Summit doesn’t have a room block; however, the following hotels currently have rooms offered at the state rate available. This list is subject to change based on room availability.

The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection | 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 | 916-447-2700
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown | 300 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 | 916-446-0100
Hyatt Regency Sacramento | 1209 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814 |916- 443-1234
Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade | 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814 | 916- 326-5000

For questions, please contact recoveryfrontoffice@caloes.ca.gov.

Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee Meeting
2022-11-15
GOAL: The Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee (Committee) will provide a means of communication between the CAL FIRE-Office of the State Fire Marshal, representatives of industry, state agencies, the fire service, and other stakeholders. The Committee will provide a forum for addressing wildfire preparedness and mitigation issues of statewide concern, share best practices, seek comments and specific input on programs and technical issues, and inform local agencies and the public of applicable new laws and regulations.
The Committee is being formed pursuant to Assembly Bill 9 (Chapter 225, Statutes of 2021) to act in an advisory capacity on the programs and activities of the Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Division. The Committee is chaired by the California State Fire Marshal.
View the list of upcoming presenters here: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/obtdqlsj/wildfire-mitigation-advisory-committee-meeting-upcoming-presenters-2022.pdf
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85192423489?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop
2022-11-14 - 2022-11-18
http://cohesivestrategyworkshop.org
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
“This Workshop is considered “mission critical” for anyone working on these issues in local, state, Tribal and federal agencies, and organizations as well as non-governmental organizations and private companies. There is no other forum in the nation that provides these opportunities.”

This Workshop is considered “mission critical” for anyone working on these issues in local, state, Tribal and federal agencies, and organizations as well as non-governmental organizations and private companies. There is no other forum in the nation that provides these opportunities

State, Federal, and Tribal land managers, agency administrators and fire managers
Federal, State and Private natural resource planning specialists
Local planning officials
Emergency management and law enforcement personnel
Wildfire risk reduction and post fire recovery practitioners
County and city management
Utilities management
Insurance industry leaders

FSCSDC All Members Meeting
2022-11-10
November 10th, 2022 from 10:30am-12:00pm.
Hear reports from the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County, agency partners and other community fire safe councils, and a featured guest presenter. There are two options to join! In person, at the RCD of Greater San Diego County office at 11769 Waterhill Road, Lakeside, CA 92040. Or, join us virtually on Zoom. The details are below.
Join by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86723919670?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 867 2391 9670
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Learn more about the event and FSCSDC here: https://firesafesdcounty.org/event/fsc-members-meeting/

USGBC-LA Wildfire Defense Professional Certificate for Contractors
2022-11-10
November 10th, 2022, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual Event
The USGBC-LA Wildfire Defense Professional Certificate program was developed to educate contractors and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of materials, maintenance practices, and firewise design practices known to reduce properties’ risk of fire damage. The contractors’ module is focused on educating contractors about firewise best practices and creating cultural change within the building industry.
Learn more & register here: https://usgbc-la.org/events/usgbc-la-wildfire-defense-professional-certificate-for-contractors/

FSC San Diego County, General Meeting
2022-11-10
https://firesafesdcounty.org

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This meeting will be held both virtually (Zoom) and in person at the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County Office in Lakeside. The guest speaker, Jeremy Davis with Lakeside Fire Protection District, will be presenting on the defensible space zones, specifically the 0-5 Ember Resistant Zone which will go into law at the start of 2023.

Space is limited at the office, so if you plan to attend virtually or in person, please RSVP to ensure there is enough space for everyone. The link to RSVP can be found here: https://resourceconserverationdistrict.formstack.com/forms/fsc_gen_meeting.

Zoom details are below and will be sent in a confirmation email to you when you RSVP:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86723919670?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 867 2391 9670
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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SGVCOG Wildfire Household Education Workshop
2022-11-09
November 9, 2022 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Virtual Event

Many of our San Gabriel Valley communities are at risk of facing wildfires. With changing climate conditions causing a year-round wildfire season and increasing the impacts and frequency of wildfires, it is more important than ever to get prepared. We invite you to join the SGVCOG and Sierra Madre Community Emergency Response Team to learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your home from a wildfire. In this webinar, you’ll learn what to do if you need to evacuate, how to create defensible space in your yard, and how you can make changes to your home to keep it safe.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Od_DulUQh2UNQxy4JTwdw
