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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UPCOMING EVENTS
Claremont Canyon Conservancy Annual Meeting
16 Nov, 2025
Members, guests, and other interested parties are cordially invited to attend, free of charge, the Annual Meeting of the Claremont Canyon Conservancy on Sunday, November 16th, 4 p.m. at the Claremont Resort and Club. The meeting will be an opportunity […]
OFSC November Meeting
19 Nov, 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 […]
City of Oakland PEP Class
20 Nov, 2025
Thursday • 6:00-7:30pm • in person • Are you #ReadyOakland? Sign up for our FREE Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) course at Laney College BEST Center, 9 10th Street, Oakland, CA, 94607. Learn about the local hazards in Oakland, understand how to prepare yourself and your […]
NEWS AND NOTES
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PG&E Grant Helps OFSC Reduce Wildfire Risk in Oakland
In May of this year, OFSC was awarded a $150,000 grant from PG&E to implement 11 fuel reduction projects across the Oakland Hills. These initiatives have…
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California’s Zone 0 Hearings: Closing In on the Finish Line
By Michel Thouati, FireSafe-FireWise Alliance; Elizabeth Stage, Oakland Firesafe Council At the October 23 hearing of the California Zone 0 Advisory Committee, the focus…
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Oakland’s Crownridge Estates Firewise USA® Recognized Site
Helen Bulwik, resident lead, had this to share: Crownridge HOA is a community of 152 homes in the Oakland Hills, adjacent to Merritt College,…
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Oakland Firewise Groups Conduct Joint Evacuation Drill
By Maryanne Hubbard, CABS Firewise Firewise groups across Oakland are growing! This year, we have grown from 9 to 15 Firewise-recognized communities. With this…
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Oakland’s LaMasNA is a Firewise USA® Recognized Site!
Justin Graham, resident lead, had this to share: The Larry-Mastlands Neighborhood Association (LaMasNA) includes 47 homes along Larry and Mastlands in a compact area…
