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Coordinated Planning for a Safer Future Introduction:In the face of escalating wildfire threats, the San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative known as the FIRESHED Project. This innovative endeavor aims to redefine the approach to wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) planning by establishing common geographic FIRESHED planning areas. Similar to […]

This news video describes a live wildfire burn demonstration in Irvine, California, that highlighted the importance of fire-hardened homes and maintaining a 5-foot clearance around structures in fire-prone areas. Here are the key points from the video: https://abc7.com/wildfire-burn-demonstration-southern-california-irvine-insurance-institute-for-business-and-home-safety/13797740/ Demonstration Purpose: The demonstration aimed to showcase the significant difference in outcomes between a fire-hardened home with

In the ongoing effort to enhance wildfire safety and protect critical infrastructures, The Firesafe Council has achieved a remarkable feat by completing the Tassajera Creek Roadside Clearance project. The project, generously supported by a PG&E award, exemplifies the commitment of both organizations to safeguard communities and vital infrastructures from the threat of wildfires. This blog

We were notified today that our $2.8 million 2023 SLO COUNTY FUEL REDUCTION grant application was APPROVED for funding Scope of work: (Project list attached) This project will provide 30 treatments to enhance wildfire protection for 17 WUI communities at risk and more than 2,400 structures in SRA and 955 in LRA/SRA fringe by treating a total of 1,320acres of hazardous

Discover a fire-resistant landscape without starting from scratch. Follow the lean, clean, and green principles: Lean Landscape: Space between plants and non-combustible pathways reduce fire risk. Choose moisture-retaining, slow-growth plants like natives, succulents, and Mediterranean varieties. Clean Landscape: Remove debris, thin trees, and clear undergrowth to minimize fire fuel. Green Landscape: Well-irrigated plants enhance fire