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 […]
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 […]
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.
