Schedules of Volunteer Opportunities Around Town
- Volunteers regularly work on fuel reduction and restoration in Oakland parks and open spaces, and new volunteers are always welcome! For information and schedules of volunteer opportunities visit our page PARK STEWARDS
- City of Oakland Help Oakland Thrive – Creek to Bay Day, Adopt A Spot, volunteer in an Oakland Park
Upcoming Events of Interest (OFSC Monthly Meetings and more)
Wildfire Prep Event & Fire Station 25 Open House
13 Sep, 2025
• Saturday • 12–3PM •
Save the Date: Councilmember Ramachandran (D4) and Oakland Fire Department will be hosting a wildfire preparedness event and Fire Station 25 open house. Oakland Firesafe Council will be participating in some capacity. Please stay tuned for more details…
OFSC September Meeting
17 Sep, 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 and concerns with regards to wildfire safety. Open forum, time permitting.
We welcome everyone from all communities of Oakland and East Bay to observe, participate and/or get involved
Stay tuned for registration link and agenda updates…
OFSC Agenda General Outline (note: sample only, specific details subject to change)
7:00 – Call meeting to order
7:05 – City of Oakland, Wildfire Prevention and Emergency Services: Local 55, Emergency Mgmt Services, Wildfire Prevention Bureau, Council District Offices (20 mins)
7:25 – Discussion/Q&A for City Officials (15 mins)
7:40 – Special Guest Presentation (15 mins)
7:55 – Discussion/Q&A (5 mins)
8:00 – OFSC Preparedness/Wildfire Safety, Firewise USA and Outreach (5 mins)
8:05 – Neighboring Firesafe Councils and Organizations (5 mins)
8:10 – Oakland Wildland Stewards (OWLS) and FOJMP (5 mins)
8:15 – Regional Wildfire Prevention Activities (5 mins)
8:20 – Smart and Connected Communities and Evacuations (5 mins)
8:25 – Open Discussion (5 mins)
8:30 – Adjourn
Home Hardening with Berkeley Fire Dept.
20 Sep, 2025
• Saturday • 2–4PM • In-person • Free
Learn about how you can protect your home and property from wildfire from home hardening experts from the Berkeley Fire Department and Diablo Firesafe Council’s Sheryl Drinkwater.
Experts on wildfire and home hardening from the Berkeley Fire Department will share what can reduce your risks and get your property in compliance with new recommendations and requirements.
Plus learn about tools you can check out from the Tool Lending Library that you can use to harden your home against wildfire.
Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library – 1901 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703
AlCo D3 Emergency Preparedness Event
18 Oct, 2025
• Saturday • 10AM–2:30PM • Free • San Leandro Public Library •
Save the Date: Emergency Preparedness Event hosted in partnership with Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam’s Office, the Alameda County Fire Department, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, and the City of San Leandro.
An event to inform and educate the community on how to stay ready before an emergency strikes. Join us for presentations, workshops, and a resource fair – OFSC will be participating in the resource fair (note: Alameda County District 3 includes a portion of Central/East Oakland west of 580, and some of the downtown map)
- Free admission
- Free emergency kit*
- Free lunch (first come, first served)
*Emergency kits will be provided to the first 300 households. Limit one per household. To receive a kit, participation in all workshops is required.
Stay tuned for more details…
