These are some of the most commonly asked questions we hear.
- What is a fire safe council?
A Fire Safe Council is a coalition local community members who share a common, vested interest in wildfire prevention and loss mitigation. Councils are dedicated to saving lives and reducing fire losses by making their communities fire safe.
Think of us as a combination of a neighborhood watch and a representative body that works with local agencies to work on your behalf. The mission of a Fire Safe Council is to preserve California’s natural and man-made resources by mobilizing all Californians to make their homes, neighborhoods and communities fire safe. - Why does Big Tujunga Canyon need a fire safe council?
When wildfires have struck in the past, Big T residents didn’t have a local organization to help them navigate the aftermath. A fire safe council establishes and maintains relationships with agencies like the U.S. Forest Service, County Public Works, and others, providing residents with representation and the various agencies we rely on with a single point of contact. - Does this have anything to do with the California Fire Safe Council?
Yes and no. The California Fire Safe Council (CFSC), a California non-profit corporation, was first formed as a project of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) in 1993. It brought together community leaders, governmental agencies, and corporations to provide education to the residents of California on the dangers of wildfires and how they could be prevented. Today, CSFC has partnered with over 150 local councils to help communities near and far become more fire resilient.
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