logo: Santa Clara County FireSafe Council
logo: Santa Clara County FireSafe Council
Mobilizing the people of Santa Clara County to protect their homes, communities and environment from wildfires

Mobilizing the people of Santa Clara County to protect their homes, communities and environment from wildfires
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News

Wildfire Evacuation Route Project - sign next to before and after images comparing ladder fuels before and after
Our Black Road evacuation route project reduced hazardous fuels near the road edge. This type of work helps keep the roadway clear and cool in the event of a wildfire.
The 2019 Chipping Program has concluded. Please check back in February for the 2020 Chipping Program Schedule.

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The Countywide 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 15  at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Please review the last meeting summary.

For past SCFSC news please visit our News Archive

Living With Fire

Living with Fire in Santa Clara County

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Fire News

San Jose Fire Dept.

RT @calfireSCU: Firefighters at scene of a vegetation fire in Santa Teresa County Park in San Jose. (Santa Clara County). CAL FIRE and San…

by San Jose Fire Dept.

SCFSC & Smokey Bear: Community Outreach & Education

Project News

Visit Firesafe17.com to learn about the SR17 Fuel Break Project

Announcements

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Online donations are back! Visit our Donate page to check it out (3/12/2019)

Congratulations Dede Smullen our new SCFSC President (2/12/2019)

We have moved our office. Same people, new mailing address: 14380 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070-5953 (1/15/2019)

SCFSC offers neighborhood Wildfire Evacuation Workshops (1/30/2018)

Information

SCFSC History Website

CA State Fire Prevention Fee: Read about the fee. See if you are in the SRA.

Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Services: Emergency Preparedness, Animal Evacuation and more.

AlertSCC: Emergency warnings sent to your mobile device, email, or landline.

Thank You!

Recent grants and donors:

  • Redwood Estates Services Association
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Saratoga Fire District
  • Santa Clara County Fire Department
  • CAL FIRE
  • Palo Alto Parks

View all Major Grants and Donors

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Santa Clara County FireSafe Council

14380 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070-5953
Telephone: (408) 975-9591

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Funding provided by grants from the Cooperative Fire Program of the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Pacific Southwest Region, through the California Fire Safe Council. Our programs and other council activities are also funded by grants and donations from local agencies, companies, foundations, organizations and individual donors. Please see our Thank You! and About Us pages for a list of donors and contributors.

The SCCFSC is an equal opportunity provider. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the SCCFSC does not discriminate and complies with the following: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. To file a complaint of discrimination: write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C, 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  USDA And Justice for All Poster.

The views and conclusions on this Web site are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the California Fire Safe Council, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, U.S Forest Service or the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute an endorsement by the California Fire Safe Council, the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council or the U.S. Government.