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
Oakland’s FIFTH Firewise USA® Recognized Site is Estates Fountains
June 24, 2024
Leslie Louie, Estates Fountains FireWise Lead, had this to share about the experience: The Estates Fountains neighbors have been organized as a community against crime and for emergency preparedness since 2006 to strengthen our neighborhood resilience and get to know […]
Call To Action From Oakland Firesafe Council
June 16, 2024
In the last week, we’ve seen wildfires in and around Livermore and Tracy; The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning this weekend from Redding to Fairfield, has reminded Bay Area residents that gusting wind should prompt caution […]
1991 Wildfire Safety Dreams Finally Becoming Reality in 2024?
June 12, 2024
by David Kessler, Chair, North Hills Community Association After the 1991 fire, returning residents had two dreams about making their future safe. The first was a regional approach to vegetation management; the fire did not see the border between Oakland […]
Oakland Vegetation Inspections 2024 Video
May 8, 2024
The Oakland Fire Dept/Vegetation Management Unit’s annual vegetation inspections are planned to start soon in Oakland’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones–mainly the hills and some foothill areas. Adam Ball, Fire Inspector Supervisor (VMU) in the Fire Prevention Bureau was […]
Oakland’s FOURTH Firewise USA® Recognized Site is Kaiser School Neighborhood Fire Break (in Hiller Highlands)
February 9, 2024
Frank Kelly, the resident lead, had this to share about the experience: Our neighborhood was badly damaged in the 1991 Oakland Firestorm and is still home to several survivors. One of those survivors, Sue Piper, began creating a Firewise community for […]
UPCOMING EVENTS
OFSC November Meeting
20 Nov, 2024
• Wednesday • 7:00-8:00pm • Zoom information below • Join us for our monthly meeting. OFSC board members are in attendance along with invited guests which can include representatives from the City of Oakland EMSD, OFD, CAL Fire, et al. Community advocates discuss […]
Alameda County Coordinator Meet-and-Greet
14 Dec, 2024
• Saturday • 11:00am-3:30pm Connect with your fellow stakeholders about wildfire resiliency and preparedness, meet the new interim Alameda County Coordinator Chris Cullander*, and discuss the County Coordinator’s work and purpose. The event, hosted by Berkeley Fire Department and Hayward Fire Department, will […]