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The mission of the Santa Clara FireSafe Council is "Mobilizing the people of Santa Clara County to protect their homes, communities and environment from wildfires."
Newsletters
May 2012
- Wildfire Protection for residents of Santa Clara County
The FireSafe Council receives federal grants for 2012 prevention and education programs - Welcome Bob Livengood
The FireSafe Council’s new Executive Director - Get ready for Wildfire Awareness Week
May 6th - 12th, 2012: Ready, Set, Go! - Upcoming Events
- Recent Supporters
- Event Photos
October 2011
- Wildfire Protection for All Residents of Morgan Hill
Defensible Space clearing for the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center - FireSafe Director Spotlight: Getting to Know the Team
Chris Hughes, Pacific Gas and Electric Company - Welcome June Salsbury
Santa Cruz Mountains resident and SCFSC Lexington Hills Area Manager - Welcome Brian Turner
Volunteer Firefighter joins us as a SCFSC Project Coordinator - Recent SCFSC Supporters
April 2011
- Ready, Set, Go!
Interagency collaboration to prepare residents in San Jose
Ready, Set, Go! Brochure - Preparing Your Home for Wildfire Season
ToDo for this month: get started early! - Wildfire Awareness Week 2011
Promoting education and safety
Wildfire Awareness Week Press Release - Recent SCFSC Supporters
July 2011
- Collaboration Leads to Greater Protection
East Foothills and Milpitas residents benefit from FireSafe partnerships - A Bright Future in Fire for Students at James Lick High School in East San Jose
- FireSafe Director Spotlight: Getting to Know the Team
Allan Thompson, FireSafe Council Treasurer - Recent SCFSC Supporters
February 2011
- The FireSafe Council Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Vision, collaboration, progress, success! - We’ve updated our Home Page!
Check it out. - SCFSC Supporter Spotlight
Ryan Nichols, Consultant Engineer, FM Global Insurance - Recent SCFSC Supporters


