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Join us for GivingTuesday! This global day of generosity is your chance to make a significant impact. We are committed to raise $5,000 to help our communities prepare for, survive, and recover from wildfires. Your contribution will play a vital role in fostering resilience against these natural challenges. Together, we can live safely with wildfire. #GivingTuesday #WildfireResilience #CommunitySupport #Nonprofit #FireSafety

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council! 🦃🍂 Today, we give thanks for the strength, resilience, and generosity of our incredible community. To all the residents who work year-round to reduce wildfire risk—thank you. Your dedication to clearing defensible space, participating in home assessments, and staying prepared makes Santa Clara County safer and more resilient. We are grateful for every neighbor who takes steps—big or small—to protect their home, family, and community. Together, we’re building a more fire-adapted county. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and joyful Thanksgiving! Stay safe and stay prepared. — Santa Clara County FireSafe Council 🍁🔥

We are proud to recognize several outstanding Firewise USA® volunteers who were honored with the 2025 Santa Clara County Emergency Managers Association (SCCEMA) Volunteer Award for their exceptional service and leadership. Mike Salameh (Natoma Firewise Community), Rob Stump (Civic Center Hillside Neighborhood Firewise Community), and Rhonda Raider, Peter Hertan, and Jason Krings (Teresita Way Firewise Community) were each celebrated for their dedication to wildfire preparedness, community engagement, and ongoing efforts to strengthen local resilience. These leaders play a vital role in expanding Firewise USA® participation, organizing neighborhood initiatives, and educating residents about home hardening and defensible space. Their hard work and commitment make a measurable impact on safety throughout our region. Thank you to all our Firewise USA® volunteers for your continued service. Your efforts help build safer, more connected, and more resilient communities for everyone. Pictured: First photo Mike Salameh, Natoma Firewise Community & Second photo from left to right: Chris Todd, Town of Los Gatos, Emergency Managers Rob Stump, Civic Center Hillside Neighborhood Jason Krings, Teresita Way Peter Hertan, Teresita Way Victoria Bebee, President, SCCEMA. & second photo Mike Salameh, Natoma Firewise Community

🔥 Congrats to the Upper Black Road Community! 🔥 Santa Clara County’s 28th Firewise USA® recognized community is officially on the map! 🗺️🎉 This milestone highlights the incredible wildfire risk reduction efforts happening across the county — from creating defensible space to building stronger, more fire-resilient neighborhoods. 💪🌲🏠 Santa Clara communities are stepping up and showing what it means to be wildfire ready! 🙌 👉 Want to make your neighborhood a Firewise USA® community? 📩 Contact: firewise@sccfiresafe.org to learn how to get started! #FirewiseUSA #UpperBlackRoad #WildfireResilience #SantaClaraCounty #FireSafe #CommunityPreparedness #DefensibleSpace #FireAdaptedCommunities #WildfireSafety #WildfirePreparedness

🎉 Big cheers for Upper Overlook Road Neighborhood! 🎉 They just became a recognized Firewise USA® community—officially making them the 27th Firewise USA® community in Santa Clara County! 🌟🔥 That’s 27 neighborhoods stepping up to boost wildfire resilience and keep our region safer. 🌳💪 ✨ Want your neighborhood to be next? 👉 Email firewise@sccfiresafe.org today and find out how to get started. Together, we can keep the momentum going—one Firewise community at a time! 🚀

The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council was proud to celebrate the Miradero-Crothers neighborhood in San José last Friday for being a recognized Firewise USA®. This national honor highlights the neighborhood’s dedication to wildfire prevention, community safety, and its collaborative spirit in building a more fire-resilient community. Pictured are Miradero-Crothers residents alongside members of the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, representatives from the Santa Clara County Weed Abatement Program, San Jose Water Company, the City of San José Parks Department, and the crew from local Fire Station 2—all working together to support community safety. Want to learn more about the Firewise USA® program and how your neighborhood can earn this distinction? Visit www.bit.ly/FirewiseUSA or contact us at firewise@sccfiresafe.org.

Today, we pause to remember. On this day, we honor the lives lost, the courage of first responders, and the resilience of communities that came together in the face of tragedy. Santa Clara County FireSafe Council stands with our partners in fire service, law enforcement, and emergency response in paying tribute to the heroes of 9/11. Their sacrifice reminds us of the importance of preparedness, service, and community. We will never forget. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget #September11 #HonorAndRemember

The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council invites you to our October 21st Board Meeting! Where UC Berkeley professor and fire scientist Michael Gollner will present highlights from his landmark study, Fire Risk to Structures in California’s Wildland-Urban Interface. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from a leading expert on wildfire science and learn how these findings impact our communities. Agenda 1:30 PM – Board of Directors Meeting Begins 2:00 PM – Guest Speaker: Michael Gollner 3:00 PM – Meeting Adjourned Register here: https://sccfiresafe.org/learn/bod-meeting-with-guest-speaker/

🔥Sparks are flying as you know Taylor and Travis just made headlines with their big engagement 💍- but here in Santa Clara County, we’re working on keeping sparks OUT! 🔥 The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council is all about wildfire prevention - because unlike a love story, wildfires aren’t something we want burning bright. 🌲🚫🔥. It doesn’t take NFL stats to be a hero- just neighbors like you creating defensible space, hardening homes, and staying prepared. So what do you say? Oh, let us tell you…head over to sccfiresafe.org and be part of the team keeping our communities safe.