The Countwide Community Wildfire Protection Plan is ready for your use. Please visit our CWPP page for more information.
Our next SCFSC Meeting will be Tuesday, October 9 at the Saratoga Fire District Headquarters. Please review the September meeting summary.
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RT @FireScienceGOV: The goal of the Fire Science Exchange Network is to accelerate the awareness, understanding, adoption, and implementati…
RT @Sierra_NF: Mariposa County to host two Post Ferguson Fire Community Meetings. If you live in Mariposa, El Portal, Yosemite West, Forest…
Here's a great #SmartAndSpooky #Halloween decorating tip: Use battery powered lights instead of candles in pumpkins… https://t.co/YPC5Vxs7g7
#PowelltonFire [update] off Upper Powellton Rd and Skyway, north of Stirling City (Butte County) is now 10 acres an… https://t.co/vMr4KDDmIO
The quick actions of firefighters have kept numerous new fires small & short duration during the period of elevated… https://t.co/q0snbZTmGD
Securing tow chains is just one of the ways to prevent vehicle-related wildfires https://t.co/sk9m39JYuV @smokey_bear #OnlyYou #OneLessSpark
RT @LakeTahoeUSFS: Join the experts for the #CaliforniaAvalancheWorkshop this Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Kings Beach. Follow @sierraaval…
Current conditions in many parts of California are under critical fire weather threat. If you have yard waste that… https://t.co/TYsyftrzqm
Thanks to all the great applicants who applied during our latest round of hiring! https://t.co/Lbajbl9G4p https://t.co/l6ht6bu7dm
#TowerFire [final] off Cloverdale & Clear Creek, near the community of Igo (Shasta County) is now 100% contained at… https://t.co/DXk6ryCOEP
#PowelltonFire [update] off Upper Powellton Rd and Skyway, north of Stirling City (Butte County) is now 3 acres and… https://t.co/CKmDecZQwj
#PriestFire [final] off Hwy 198 & Priest Valley Rd, east of San Lucas (Monterey County) is now 100% contained at 16… https://t.co/nrikOeQ9fv
Forest visitors! "Look up, down & all around" to avoid falling trees during high winds https://t.co/3qEb0keQyA… https://t.co/yXNkI1f6jB
Strong offshore winds have the potential to quickly dry out the moisture in soil & vegetation from recent rains. Be… https://t.co/dGAVXG0rzb
CAL FIRE supports precautions taken in extreme weather conditions to prevent fire activity. However,the decision of… https://t.co/TQjL43KG3y
Firefighters are battling a 10 acre fire at Upper Powellton Rd and Skyway, north of Stirling City (Butte County).… https://t.co/CNwEQjj9Cg
U.S. Forest Service firefighters are out in force to prevent any new wildfire starts. Please be fire safe & vigilan… https://t.co/xusemQAqsf
Northern California Fire Weather webcast (3:42) for Oct 15, 2018 https://t.co/Q1odUaSMoy #NorCal #BayArea #cawx https://t.co/DN1YpIONYF
Southern & Central California Fire Weather webcast (2:52) for Oct 15, 2018 https://t.co/zgQDbYEzTI #SantaAnaWinds… https://t.co/QkcvS4hh5U
#PriestFire [update] off Hwy 198 & Priest Valley Rd, east of San Lucas (Monterey County) remains 167 acres & 95% co… https://t.co/A4xG7YTRoc
#TowerFire [update] off Cloverdale & Clear Creek, near the community of Igo (Shasta County) is now 12 acres & 97% c… https://t.co/vvJvAtrxdQ
Strong, offshore winds & above normal temps bringing elevated fire danger to portions of Southern California… https://t.co/OPmW5vxk8t
#TowerFire [update] off Cloverdale & Clear Creek, near the community of Igo (Shasta County) is now 12 acres & 90% c… https://t.co/uu6AC5Fyn6
#FireWeatherWatch in multiple counties in Southern CA upgraded to #RedFlagWarning Monday morning through Tuesday ni… https://t.co/0qBYIRD3Oo
#PriestFire [update] off Hwy 198 & Priest Valley Rd, east of San Lucas (Monterey County) is now 167 acres & 95% con… https://t.co/FqrDjKlfLO
Fire Prevention Week is ending but home fire safety is a year-round activity. Today, find two ways out of every roo… https://t.co/SUefxiUMUY
RT @forestservice: The Forest Service brings its experience in wildland firefighting to disaster response after #TropicalStormMichael. List…
RED FLAG WARNING continues through much of the Bay Area. #BurnBan still in effect for #SantaClaraCounty. #SCCFD amo… https://t.co/4Gf4tfQd3j
CAL FIRE is assisting Redding City Fire with a fire off Lake Blvd & Masonic Ave, Redding (Shasta County).… https://t.co/T4i9FkIfvs
#TowerFire [update] off Cloverdale & Clear Creek, near the community of Igo (Shasta County) is now 12 acres & 50% c… https://t.co/eGeK2IEVnp
#PriestFire [update] off Hwy 198 & Priest Valley Rd, east of San Lucas (Monterey County) is now 167 acres & 75% con… https://t.co/VbEiAtatcY
Firefighters are battling a 20 acre fire off Cloverdale & Clear Creek, near the community of Igo (Shasta County).… https://t.co/IPFrmeAjPt
RT @Cal_OES: With Strong Winds and Red Flag Conditions, Cal OES Pre-Positions Critical Firefighting Resources and Personnel in North Bay Ar…
We had a great time sharing our #FirePrevention message with the @CityofCupertino community today at the Bay Area D… https://t.co/zQW44N4BiJ
RT @SanBernardinoNF: Between rain showers, firefighters continued to make good progress on the 50-acre #NorthparkFire today. Despite the we…
RT @forestservice: #ICYMI, on Oct. 11, the Forest Service welcomed Vicki Christiansen as its 19th Chief. https://t.co/yRyyODFACG https://t.…
Firefighters are battling a 50 acre fire off Hwy 198 & Priest Valley Rd, east of San Lucas (Monterey County).… https://t.co/mRnzSSEHG6
#FireWeatherWatch across much of Northern CA and areas of Southern CA expanded and upgraded to #RedFlagWarning due… https://t.co/U9IpItMqvO
RT @forestservice: Protect your home from wildfire by keeping grass green and mowed, stacking firewood away from your home, planting fire-a…
#FirePreventionWeek Tip #3: When a fire starts in your home, knowing how to get out of every room is key to escapin… https://t.co/RIUYbkVtNZ
#FireWeatherWatch in parts of Siskiyou County has been upgraded to a #RedFlagWarning this evening through Monday mo… https://t.co/BzNFJm5h3M
RT @SanBernardinoNF: The #NorthparkFire remains at 50 acres, but containment has moved up to 25%. Two people were questioned and released.…
#SunFire [final] off Hwy 36 and Sunriver Drive, east of Red Bluff (Tehama County) is now 100% contained at 3,889 ac… https://t.co/7T0EJsTOeD
#CALFIRE has increased staffing in preparation for potential extreme fire weather across many parts of California.… https://t.co/mMfDgBbo8Z
RT @SanBernardinoNF: #NorthParkFire Update: - 50 acres, no containment - No threat to structures - Rapid rate of spread heading north in…
Fire Adapted Communities are more resilient to wildfires. Get Fire Adapted today at: https://t.co/UlOM2UTGNM… https://t.co/2y9oyZEeAx
CAL FIRE is assisting the Solano County Fire Protection District with a fire off Winters Rd & Allendale Rd, south o… https://t.co/TGU4zJADzX
Congratulations, Chief Christiansen! https://t.co/WuTVKXYSLk
#FireWeatherWatch for multiple areas across Northern & Southern CA beginning today & tomorrow due to high winds & l… https://t.co/MJ2rJTeIYo
SCFSC offers neighborhood Wildfire Evacuation Workshops (1/30/2018)
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