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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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…
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Oakland’s SEVENTH Firewise USA® Recognized Site is Portal Neighbors Firewise Group
Carol Haberberger, resident lead, had this to share: The Portal Neighbors Firewise Group is focused on fire safety AND community building in Crocker Highlands.…
UPCOMING EVENTS
No OFSC July Meeting
16 Jul, 2025
The OFSC Monthly Meeting is taking a summer break for the month of July, but we’ll be back on the third Wednesday in August (8/20). Hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable start to the summer!
East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments (EBWC) Meeting
23 Jul, 2025
• Wednesday • 9:00am-12:00pm • In-person and online EBWC meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at El Cerrito City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530. Meeting materials and more can be found on the East Bay Wildfire Coalition of Governments […]
National Night Out
5 Aug, 2025
• Tuesday • 5-8PM • In-person • Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, National Night Out (NNO) is America’s night out and a time for neighbors to get together to build neighborhood spirit and unity. Research shows that […]
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 […]