News and Notes
PG&E Fuel Reduction Grant 2026
August 10, 2026
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 […]
Remembering Jerry Kent: A Champion for Wildfire Prevention in Oakland
August 1, 2026
The Oakland Firesafe Council mourns the passing of Jerry Kent, a longtime leader, mentor, and trusted advisor in wildfire prevention and land management. Jerry’s deep knowledge of fire science, vegetation management, and the history of wildfire in the East Bay […]
New! OFSC Vendor List for Wildfire Preparedness
July 9, 2026
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, […]
Area High School Student Creates App: RedFlag Check
July 1, 2026
When the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning (RFW), the alert often covers a large geographic area, making it difficult for some to know whether their home is actually in or just near the warning zone. To help […]
Castle Court is Oakland’s Sixteenth Firewise Recognized Site
June 27, 2026
We began our Firewise journey with an initial organizing meeting on October 3, 2025 at the home of resident…