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 […]
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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,
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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
Defensible Space Assessor Training – March 24 & 25 in Paso Robles The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council, in partnership with CAL FIRE, is hosting a two-day Defensible Space Assessor (DSA) Training for individuals and organizations seeking to become Qualified Entities (QE) and support local wildfire-mitigation efforts. 📍 Location Paso Robles Public Safety
The San Luis Obispo County wildfire season is approaching, and communities now have a powerful new preparedness tool: the Wildfire Evacuation Planning Guide, officially approved and ready for distribution ahead of this year’s peak fire conditions. This guide represents the latest step in a countywide effort led by the San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe
A New Era of Fire Studies Begins at Cal Poly’s WUI Fire Institute Today marks an important milestone for wildfire resilience on the Central Coast. The SLO Fire Safe Council was honored to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for Cal Poly Tech Park Phase 2, the new home of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)