The Oakland Firesafe Council (OFSC) is a non-profit organization and member of the California Fire Safe Council network. OFSC supports Oakland and surrounding areas in reducing the risks of wildfire danger to people, property, wildlife and the environment through our preparedness education, wildfire safety programs, materials and resources, advocacy, outreach and community building, and volunteer opportunities.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
City of Oakland PEP Course
8 Apr, 2026
Wednesday / 4:30pm / Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce READY, OAKLAND? Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Course. Prepare yourself and your household for the next disaster or emergency. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
OFSC April Meeting
15 Apr, 2026
• Wednesday • 7:00-8:30pm • online • 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 current […]
Meet the Author and Book Discussion
22 Apr, 2026
Wednesday / 6–7:30pm / Oakland Public Library, Montclair Branch. Join Editor Dani Burlison in discussion of 2025 book, Red Flag Warning: Mutual Aid and Survival in California’s Fire Country: Two survivors of California fires compile a guide for living physically, […]
Save the Date: Emergency Preparedness Fair
2 May, 2026
Saturday / 10am – 1pm / at the Emeryville Center of Community Life. Hosted by the office of Alameda County D5 Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas and Alameda County Fire Department. OFSC will be attendance. Stay tuned for details…
NEWS AND NOTES
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Oakland’s Parkridge Estates Firewise Recognized Site
Submitted by Frank Dauby, Resident Lead: Parkridge Estates is a well-established neighborhood of approximately 250 homes entirely East of Skyline Blvd. We are located…
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Wildfire Safety Presentation January 2026
A Wildfire Safety Presentation for high wildfire risk areas was given on Wednesday, January 14th, over Zoom. The presentation included information on fire safety and…
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Oakland’s Sayre/Saroni Firewise Neighborhood
Contributed by Jim Floyd, resident lead. The Sayre/Saroni Firewise Neighborhood consists of 47 homes near the intersection of these two streets. We were spurred…
