The Santa Clara County Firesafe Council (SCCFSC) is a non-profit, grassroots organization that provides education and project assistance for homeowners and landowners in communities that are vulnerable to wildfire. While most of our wildfire preparedness work is focused in Santa Clara County, some communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains — like 95033 and 95044 — also spill into Santa Cruz County. In these cases SCCFSC includes the entire zip code in our treatment area.

In addition to partnering directly with CAL FIRE, Santa Clara County Fire, and regional fire districts, SCCFSC works with public agencies, other non-profits, businesses and private landowners to design and implement protective measures, such as developing shaded fuel breaks, to increase wildfire survivability.

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  • In a recent KPIX interview, our very own Program Director Amanda Brenner Cannon shared essential wildfire safety tips—from creating defensible space to staying alert during red flag warnings and power shutoffs.

📺 Watch the full interview to stay informed and protect your home: https://youtu.be/t6XH_mxIHUY (clickable link in bio)
    11 hours ago
  • Huge congratulations to our recent intern, Hannah, who just graduated from @cabrillocollege as an Honors Scholar with Associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Sciences and General Science! 🎓🌟

This fall, she’s headed to @ucsantabarbara to pursue her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. 🌿💡

During her time with the FireSafe Council, Hannah:
🔥 Shadowed project managers
🪵 Worked on field operations for fuels reduction
🗺️ Learned to use GIS Field Maps
🏡 Helped conduct and write up HIZ assessments
🚐 Supported the planning and execution of a major site tour for over 50 attendees — including media and government reps!

We’re so proud of you, Hannah — keep blazing trails! 💪✨
    2 weeks ago
  • 🚧 We’re out in Los Altos Hills today kicking off the Moody-El Monte Evacuation Route Maintenance project! This roadway is important for both emergency access and community evacuation. If you’re driving in the area, please slow down for the cone zone, watch for crews, and check out the important safety improvements underway! 👷‍♂️🚒
    2 weeks ago
  • Congratulations, Rancho San Vincente!
We’re excited to announce that Rancho San Vincente is now officially recognized as a Firewise USA™ site! 🌟

This marks 25 Firewise USA™ communities in Santa Clara County—another big step toward strengthening wildfire resilience across our region. 🔥🌳

Want to help your neighborhood become Firewise USA™? Email firewise@sccfiresafe.org to learn how to get started. Let’s keep building a safer, stronger community together!
    2 weeks ago
  • Spotlight on Napa County Burn
Earlier this month, Operations Manager Mike Mathiesen participated in a successful controlled burn near Angwin in Napa County. Led by @napafirewise and partners, the burn treated over 100 acres to reduce wildfire risk and enhance forest health. (Photo credit to Napa Firewise)
    3 weeks ago
  • Curious about the Firewise USA program?
Join the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council for a virtual presentation, "Why Go Firewise?", on June 4th at 6 PM. Learn how becoming Firewise can help protect your community and get your questions answered.

Registration link in bio
    4 weeks ago
  • 🎉 Huge congratulations to Miradero Ave-Crothers Rd Fire Safe Community on becoming an officially recognized Firewise USA™ community! 🌟 This milestone brings us to 24 Firewise USA communities in Santa Clara County, making our region even safer from wildfires. 🔥🌳

Interested in making your community Firewise USA™? Contact firewise@sccfiresafe.org to get started. Let’s keep working together to safeguard our neighborhoods! 👏
    1 month ago
  • We’re Hiring!
Join our team and make a difference in wildfire resilience and community safety. 

Learn more & apply here: https://sccfiresafe.org/about/opportunities/ (Link in bio)
#JobOpening #NowHiring #WildfireSafety #CommunityResilience #SantaClaraCounty
    1 month ago
  • 🚨 Join us for an exciting presentation by Leo Zlimen on how AI is transforming disaster response! Learn about cutting-edge tools for predicting disaster impacts, analyzing fire spread, and planning smart evacuations. 🔥🤖 Join us live, May 20th, starting at 1:30 PM at Santa Clara County FireSafe Council. 14380 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070-5953
    1 month ago
In a recent KPIX interview, our very own Program Director Amanda Brenner Cannon shared essential wildfire safety tips—from creating defensible space to staying alert during red flag warnings and power shutoffs.

📺 Watch the full interview to stay informed and protect your home: https://youtu.be/t6XH_mxIHUY (clickable link in bio)
In a recent KPIX interview, our very own Program Director Amanda Brenner Cannon shared essential wildfire safety tips—from creating defensible space to staying alert during red flag warnings and power shutoffs. 📺 Watch the full interview to stay informed and protect your home: https://youtu.be/t6XH_mxIHUY (clickable link in bio)
18 hours ago
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Huge congratulations to our recent intern, Hannah, who just graduated from @cabrillocollege as an Honors Scholar with Associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Sciences and General Science! 🎓🌟

This fall, she’s headed to @ucsantabarbara to pursue her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. 🌿💡

During her time with the FireSafe Council, Hannah:
🔥 Shadowed project managers
🪵 Worked on field operations for fuels reduction
🗺️ Learned to use GIS Field Maps
🏡 Helped conduct and write up HIZ assessments
🚐 Supported the planning and execution of a major site tour for over 50 attendees — including media and government reps!

We’re so proud of you, Hannah — keep blazing trails! 💪✨
Huge congratulations to our recent intern, Hannah, who just graduated from @cabrillocollege as an Honors Scholar with Associate degrees in Liberal Arts & Sciences and General Science! 🎓🌟 This fall, she’s headed to @ucsantabarbara to pursue her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. 🌿💡 During her time with the FireSafe Council, Hannah: 🔥 Shadowed project managers 🪵 Worked on field operations for fuels reduction 🗺️ Learned to use GIS Field Maps 🏡 Helped conduct and write up HIZ assessments 🚐 Supported the planning and execution of a major site tour for over 50 attendees — including media and government reps! We’re so proud of you, Hannah — keep blazing trails! 💪✨
2 weeks ago
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🚧 We’re out in Los Altos Hills today kicking off the Moody-El Monte Evacuation Route Maintenance project! This roadway is important for both emergency access and community evacuation. If you’re driving in the area, please slow down for the cone zone, watch for crews, and check out the important safety improvements underway! 👷‍♂️🚒
🚧 We’re out in Los Altos Hills today kicking off the Moody-El Monte Evacuation Route Maintenance project! This roadway is important for both emergency access and community evacuation. If you’re driving in the area, please slow down for the cone zone, watch for crews, and check out the important safety improvements underway! 👷‍♂️🚒
🚧 We’re out in Los Altos Hills today kicking off the Moody-El Monte Evacuation Route Maintenance project! This roadway is important for both emergency access and community evacuation. If you’re driving in the area, please slow down for the cone zone, watch for crews, and check out the important safety improvements underway! 👷‍♂️🚒
🚧 We’re out in Los Altos Hills today kicking off the Moody-El Monte Evacuation Route Maintenance project! This roadway is important for both emergency access and community evacuation. If you’re driving in the area, please slow down for the cone zone, watch for crews, and check out the important safety improvements underway! 👷‍♂️🚒
2 weeks ago
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Congratulations, Rancho San Vincente!
We’re excited to announce that Rancho San Vincente is now officially recognized as a Firewise USA™ site! 🌟

This marks 25 Firewise USA™ communities in Santa Clara County—another big step toward strengthening wildfire resilience across our region. 🔥🌳

Want to help your neighborhood become Firewise USA™? Email firewise@sccfiresafe.org to learn how to get started. Let’s keep building a safer, stronger community together!
Congratulations, Rancho San Vincente! We’re excited to announce that Rancho San Vincente is now officially recognized as a Firewise USA™ site! 🌟 This marks 25 Firewise USA™ communities in Santa Clara County—another big step toward strengthening wildfire resilience across our region. 🔥🌳 Want to help your neighborhood become Firewise USA™? Email firewise@sccfiresafe.org to learn how to get started. Let’s keep building a safer, stronger community together!
3 weeks ago
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Spotlight on Napa County Burn
Earlier this month, Operations Manager Mike Mathiesen participated in a successful controlled burn near Angwin in Napa County. Led by @napafirewise and partners, the burn treated over 100 acres to reduce wildfire risk and enhance forest health. (Photo credit to Napa Firewise)
Spotlight on Napa County Burn Earlier this month, Operations Manager Mike Mathiesen participated in a successful controlled burn near Angwin in Napa County. Led by @napafirewise and partners, the burn treated over 100 acres to reduce wildfire risk and enhance forest health. (Photo credit to Napa Firewise)
3 weeks ago
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Curious about the Firewise USA program?
Join the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council for a virtual presentation, "Why Go Firewise?", on June 4th at 6 PM. Learn how becoming Firewise can help protect your community and get your questions answered.

Registration link in bio
Curious about the Firewise USA program? Join the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council for a virtual presentation, "Why Go Firewise?", on June 4th at 6 PM. Learn how becoming Firewise can help protect your community and get your questions answered. Registration link in bio
4 weeks ago
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Miradero Ave-Crothers Rd Fire Safe Community on becoming an officially recognized Firewise USA™ community! 🌟 This milestone brings us to 24 Firewise USA communities in Santa Clara County, making our region even safer from wildfires. 🔥🌳

Interested in making your community Firewise USA™? Contact firewise@sccfiresafe.org to get started. Let’s keep working together to safeguard our neighborhoods! 👏
🎉 Huge congratulations to Miradero Ave-Crothers Rd Fire Safe Community on becoming an officially recognized Firewise USA™ community! 🌟 This milestone brings us to 24 Firewise USA communities in Santa Clara County, making our region even safer from wildfires. 🔥🌳 Interested in making your community Firewise USA™? Contact firewise@sccfiresafe.org to get started. Let’s keep working together to safeguard our neighborhoods! 👏
1 month ago
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We’re Hiring!
Join our team and make a difference in wildfire resilience and community safety. 

Learn more & apply here: https://sccfiresafe.org/about/opportunities/ (Link in bio)
#JobOpening #NowHiring #WildfireSafety #CommunityResilience #SantaClaraCounty
We’re Hiring! Join our team and make a difference in wildfire resilience and community safety. Learn more & apply here: https://sccfiresafe.org/about/opportunities/ (Link in bio) #JobOpening #NowHiring #WildfireSafety #CommunityResilience #SantaClaraCounty
1 month ago
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🚨 Join us for an exciting presentation by Leo Zlimen on how AI is transforming disaster response! Learn about cutting-edge tools for predicting disaster impacts, analyzing fire spread, and planning smart evacuations. 🔥🤖 Join us live, May 20th, starting at 1:30 PM at Santa Clara County FireSafe Council. 14380 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070-5953
🚨 Join us for an exciting presentation by Leo Zlimen on how AI is transforming disaster response! Learn about cutting-edge tools for predicting disaster impacts, analyzing fire spread, and planning smart evacuations. 🔥🤖 Join us live, May 20th, starting at 1:30 PM at Santa Clara County FireSafe Council. 14380 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070-5953
1 month ago
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