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
  • Santa Clara County FireSafe Council - Fuel Reduction Programs

    Fuel Reduction Programs

    Free Chipping Program for residents of eligible communities and Special Assistance Program for qualified seniors, disabled and low income applicants.

    More about Fuel Reduction Programs

  • Booth in park reads 'Wildfire Prevention' father and son in scout uniforms in front of booth

    Education and Outreach

    The FireSafe Council tables at many events throughout Santa Clara County. Visit Smokey and learn about Wildfire Prevention around your home.

    More about Education and Outreach

  • Smokey with Girl Scouts at Los Gatos spring 2016 event

    Youth Education Programs

    By 6th grade, nearly 65% of students have played with matches and/or lighters. Our Youth Education Programs have a positive affect on a child's knowledge of fire safety, with educated students less likely to engage in fire play causing harm to themselves or others. In addition, we help young people build respect for forest life and understand the effects of wildfire on the environment.

    More about Youth Education

  • Santa Clara County FireSafe Council - Evacuation Route Work

    Evacuation Route

    Working with homeowners, local fire agencies and partners, the FireSafe Council creates and maintains shaded fuel breaks and important evacuation routes used for wildfires and other disaster evacuation and response.

    More about Evacuation Route Work

  • Santa Clara County FireSafe Council - Defensible Space

    Importance of

    Defensible Space

    Proper clearance of 100 feet of Defensible Space dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire and provides a safety zone for firefighters when protecting homes during a wildfire. Be proactive in making your home lean, clean and green.

    Learn about Defensible Space

  • Serpa/fireman and Neumann/ranger talking together at a table

    FireSafe Council Meetings

    The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council meets at 1:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month. Homeowners, residents and representatives of all interested organizations are welcome!

    More about Meetings

News

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Alan Bicho of Jackson Oaks (left) and Morgan Hill Fire Marshall Dwight Good (right) hold Jackson Oaks' new Firewise Community sign
Chipping services have been completed for the 2017 season. No new applications will be accepted at this time. Additional chipping may be offered later this year. Please check back here after September 15 for updates. Learn more about our Hazardous Fuel Reduction Programs.
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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, August 8 at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. We will not have a July meeting. Please review the June 13 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

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#HogbackFire [update] off of Hogback Rd and Whitaker Forest Dr, Badger (Tulare County) is 100% contained at 58 acres.

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#MariaFire [update] off Jesus Maria Road and Music Gulch Road, Mokelumne Hill (Calaveras County) is now 117 acres and 95% contained.

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#ElephantFire [update] off N. Strathmore Ave, Lindsay (Tulare County) is now 416 acres and 80% contained.

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CAL FIRE

#HogbackFire [update] off of Hogback Rd and Whitaker Forest Dr, Badger (Tulare County) remains 58 acres and 95% contained.

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CAL FIRE

#MariaFire [update] off Jesus Maria Road and Music Gulch Road, Mokelumne Hill (Calaveras County) remains 117 acres and 90% contained.

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SCFSC & Smokey Bear: Community Outreach & Education

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SCFSC History: a work in progress, recently updated (4/13/2016)

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SCFSC 2014 Annual Report 

Information

California Drought: From CAL OES.

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

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Santa Clara County FireSafe Council

2053 Lincoln Avenue, Suite B
San Jose, CA 95125
Telephone: (408) 975-9591
Fax: (408) 624-9316

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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.