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Cambria Students Help Spread Wildfire Safety Through Poster Contest “One Less Spark, One Less Fire” – Local Students Promote Wildfire Prevention The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council’s Cambria Focus Group, in partnership with the Coast Union High School Art Program, recently organized a wildfire prevention poster contest to encourage fire safety awareness throughout

SLO County FireSafe Council Presents $60,000 to Support Local Partners The San Luis Obispo County FireSafe Council presented checks totaling $60,000 to two local partners during its September 16, 2026, Board of Directors meeting at Atascadero City Hall. The Council presented a $20,000 check to the SLO County Range Improvement Association and a $40,000 check

Protecting Your Home from Wildfire Starts in the First Five Feet September 6, 2026 Wind-driven embers are one of the leading causes of homes being destroyed during wildfires. Embers can travel ahead of the flames and ignite leaves, mulch, plants, furniture, or wooden fencing next to a home. That is why CAL FIRE identifies Zone

A Proud Day for Cambria: Federal Funding Secured for New Type I Fire Engine On August 6, 2026, community leaders gathered at the Cambria Fire Department for a special press conference with U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta to celebrate an important investment in Cambria’s public safety. The event announced federal funding secured for the Cambria Community

Firewise Community Looks at Wildfire Evacuation Readiness The West Paso Robles Firewise Community is taking another step toward improving wildfire preparedness by evaluating how residents could evacuate during a fast-moving wildfire. The Community Wildfire Evacuation Assessment combines local Fire Hazard Severity Zones, historic fire perimeters, wildfire ignition data, fire-spread simulations, and evacuation modeling to better

New Wildfire Evacuation Analysis Completed for Varian Ranch The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council have completed a planning-level Community Wildfire Evacuation Analysis for the Varian Ranch community and County Evacuation Zone SLC-258. The analysis combines evacuation modeling, wildfire history, recorded ignition data, fire-spread simulations, electrical infrastructure, and designated evacuation routes to help residents

🔥 The FireSafe House Returns to the California Mid-State Fair! 🔥 📅 July 15–26, 2026 | 📍 California Mid-State Fair, Paso Robles Looking for a cool break from the summer heat while learning how to better protect your home and family from wildfire? Stop by the FireSafe House, an interactive, air-conditioned exhibit at the California

San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council Teams Up with the Blues for Wildfire Safety Night This July 1st, the San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council is stepping up to the plate with the San Luis Obispo Blues during their matchup against the San Francisco Seagulls for a night focused on baseball, community, and

If you’re looking for a great way to connect with your local fire department, learn valuable safety information, and enjoy a fun community event, mark your calendar for the Cambria Fire Department Open House. Taking place on May 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM at 2850 Burton Drive, this event brings together first responders,

Oak Shores Firewise & Boating Safety Event April 25 | Oak Shores Clubhouse | Lake Nacimiento The Oak Shores community is coming together on April 25th for an important and engaging day focused on wildfire preparedness, home safety, and boating awareness. Hosted by the Oak Shores Community Association in partnership with Fire Safe SLO, this