Wondering how to better protect your home from wildfire? The Oakland Firesafe Council (OFSC) is now offering educational Defensible Space (D-Space) Assessments to help homeowners identify potential vulnerabilities and explore practical ways to reduce wildfire risk. An OFSC volunteer will conduct a […]
On August 19th, the California Board of Forestry and Fire Prevention (Cal Fire) approved Zone Zero rules that were substantially the same as the April draft, after edits and definitions that were provided in June. It formally went to the Office […]
In June, the Oakland Firesafe Council (OFSC) completed the final project funded through our 2026 PG&E Fuel Reduction Grant. The grant supported targeted vegetation management and structural wildfire mitigation across eight high-priority residential properties in the Oakland Hills’ Very High Fire Hazard Severity […]
Looking for a contractor to help reduce wildfire risk around your home? Oakland Firesafe Council is excited to share our new directory which connects residents with local businesses that provide wildfire preparedness and mitigation services, including defensible space, vegetation management, tree work, […]
OFSC presented on Zone 0, home hardening strategies, and the critical role defensible space plays in reducing wildfire risk.
