The Oakland Firesafe Council (OFSC) is a non-profit organization and member of the California Fire Safe Council network. OFSC supports Oakland and Alameda County in reducing the risks of wildfire danger to people and property through our preparedness education, wildfire safety programs, materials and resources, advocacy, outreach and community building, and volunteer opportunities.
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NEWS AND NOTES
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The Oakland Hills Remain a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone!
In February, CAL FIRE released drafts of new maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones for 90 days of public comment.…
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July 4th Wildfire Patrols, Oakland 2025
On Friday, July 4th, 2025, the Oakland Radio Communication Assn (ORCA – Amateur/Ham radio) in conjunction with Oakland’s Emergency Management Services Division / Oakland…
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Oakland’s Crane Way Neighborhood is Now a Firewise USA® Recognized Site!
Susan Carlsen, resident lead, had this to share: The new Crane Way Firewise neighborhood includes 48 homes – ALL of the homes on Crane…
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wildfire Preparedness Day – August 16th
16 Aug, 2025
• Saturday • 11AM-3PM • In-Person • El Cerrito City Hall • Preparation is our best defense against wildfire. Come to El Cerrito City Hall on Saturday, Aug. 16 for a FREE event designed to help you get wildfire‑ready. There will […]
OFSC August Meeting
20 Aug, 2025
Wednesday • 7:00-8:30pm • online Join us for our monthly meeting where OFSC board members are in attendance along with invited guest who can include representatives from the City of Oakland EMSD, OFD, CAL Fire, et al. Community advocates discuss current issues […]
EBMUD Webinar: Firescaping Your Water-Wise Garden
20 Aug, 2025
• Wednesday • 6:00PM • online • Learn practical, sustainable strategies for building fire-resilient, water-wise gardens with renowned ecological land designer and author Douglas Kent. DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Firescaping Qualification Training Course
26 Aug, 2025
• Tuesday 8/26 & Wednesday 8/27 • 9AM – 1:30PM • online • Go beyond traditional vegetation management with ReScape’s science-based approach to wildfire preparedness and community resilience. California’s wildfire seasons are becoming increasingly severe and destructive—and they will continue. […]