Access & Functional Needs (AFN)

Low-income senior residents or those with medical disabilities may qualify for assistance with defensible space clearing.

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Defensible Space Advisory Visit (DSAV)

This program is a one-on-one consultation at your home to provide you friendly, knowledgeable advice on what you can do to reduce the threat of losing your home in a wildfire.

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Chipping Program

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County offers chipping of brush cleared for defensible space of any permanent structure, and/or 30 feet from any roadside or driveway used for evacuation purposes.

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Address Signs

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County creates Reflective Safety Address Signs so Public Safety personnel can find you in an emergency.

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Firewise USA®

The Firewise USA® Program provides resources to help homeowners learn how to adapt to living with wildfire while teaching and encouraging neighborhoods to come together to take action to reduce their wildfire risks. Downloadable forms on how to become a Firewise Community available.

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Scotch Broom Challenge

Create a team to start physically removing this highly flammable, invasive plant.

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Residential Green Waste Disposal 2023

Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is busy planning Free Residential Green Waste Disposal Days 2023 in collaboration with the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services and CAL FIRE.

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Defensible Space Clearing Service (DSCS)

Defensible space is the first line of defense against wildfire. Removing highly flammable vegetation, including tall grasses, heavy brush, and hazardous tree branches within 100ft of a home.

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Know Your Zone

Look up your Zone Haven Evacuation Zone today so that you are prepared in advance.

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Register for CodeRED

Click here to register for CodeRED Alerts to your home phone, mobile phone, or email address. Don't forget that CodeRed is half of the evacuation system information. After you register here, go to ZoneHaven to get your Zone number. Your emergency alerts in the event of a wildfire evacuation will make reference to the Zone Number, so you need that information.

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Defensible Space

Defensible space is the buffer between structures on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround them. Creating defensible space is essential to improving your home's chances of surviving a wildfire.

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Home Hardening

Learn how you can protect your home from embers by using ember resistant building materials.

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2022 Wildfire Season Preparedness Guide

A digital copy of our annual Fire Season Guide, complete with messages from local Fire Agencies and Partners.

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Set a Wildfire Action Plan

Have a plan of Action prepared in the event of a wildfire.

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Prepare your Emergency Kit

A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Use this basic checklist to build your own and be ready to evacuate.

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Set a Family Communication Plan

Create a Family Communication Plan in the event of a wildfire or other emergency.

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Animal Evacuation

Your home and family have an evacuation plan, but what do you do for your pets and livestock? Follow these instructions from www.readyforwildfire.org/Animal-Evacuation/

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Evacuate Early

When an evacuation is anticipated, follow these checklists to give your home the best chance of surviving a wildfire.

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Animal Evacuation

You've prepared your home and family for evacuation. Don't forget about your pets and livestock.

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What To Do if You Get Trapped

Simple instructions on what to do if you get trapped while evact

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Insight with Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Podcast

Wildfire Prevention and Safety Manager Jim Mathias hosts Insight with Fire Safe Council of Nevada County.

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Newsletter

Sign up for quick updates and announcements.

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CodeRED

Sign up for CodeRED alerts via email, cell phone, or landline.

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Ready Nevada County

Ready Nevada County is a site devoted to helping our local community be ready for when a wildfire may hit.

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Red Flag Warning Information

What is a Red Flag Warning and where you can find out if one has been issued.

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Hi-Lo Siren

If you hear the Hi-Lo siren in your neighborhood, evacuate immediately.

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Current Fire and Air Quality Information

A list of local resources for current fire information.

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Is Today A Burn Day?

Links to help you learn if today is Burn Day in your area.

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YubaNet

YubaNet is one of the fastest resources for Fire Information.

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Radio Stations

Check these local radio stations for important information.

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Social Media

Make sure you follow official sources of information on social media platforms.

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Phone

Only call 9-1-1 in the event of a life-threatening emergency. There are other numbers to call for general information.

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Volunteer

Become a Volunteer for any for our Programs!

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Defensible Space Advisors

Become a volunteer Defensible Space Advisor and help your neighbors get fire safe by showing them how they can improve their defensible space.

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  • 143 B Spring Hill Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 1112 Grass Valley, CA 95945

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Chipping Supervisor

Grass Valley, CA, USA
Wildfire is an ever-present danger in California. It can feel like the problem is too big to address on our own, but there is a way you can help. Join our team at Fire Safe Council of Nevada County and know that your work has meaning. We are a non-profit, volunteer run organization dedicated to making Nevada County safer from catastrophic wildfire through fire safety projects and public education. We collaborate with many other Agencies and non-profits so that together, we can all make a difference. We work daily in the mindset that our combined strength and effectiveness lies within those collaborations.

We are looking for energetic people to help us change the world with optimism and a passion for meeting the challenges of keeping a community fire safe in Northern California. We offer Full time positions with benefits and growth opportunities. Beyond that, we provide the additional benefit of working with other great people, from every background, to build a stronger and safer community.

We know the unique experiences of all our employees drive our success and people do their best work when they feel like they can be themselves.
If you share these values, we want to meet you and learn how you might contribute to our team.

Chipping Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITY:
Directly responsible to supervise a crew of 4-5 workers daily, perform drive by chipping, track statistical information and provide customer service. Oversees the daily activities of the defensible space chipping service and promotes other fire safe programs in the community. The candidate shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with the public, colleagues and supervisors.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
  • Request and supervise laborers for chipping program services.
  • Conduct daily safety meetings and ensure safe operation of the chipper.
  • Track time and accurately invoice clients using a digital application.
  • Communicate progress or issues with work orders daily to the office.
  • Maintain chipper, tow vehicle, equipment and maintenance logs.
  • Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS:
  • Experience with towing and backing a vehicle with a trailer or device attached.
  • Good communication, organized record keeping and basic math skills.
  • Demonstration of the Safety-First mentality.
  • Leadership experience within a chain of command.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Clean DMV driving record.
  • Ability to understand defensible space and California Public Resources Code 4291.
  • Must be capable of physical work, including lifting 50-75 pounds repetitively daily.
  • Manipulation of web apps, email, mobile devices, and at least basic usage of computers.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is full-time, rain or shine outdoors, 8-10 hours daily.

COMPENSATION:
$25 - $35 per hour DOE
PTO, Retirement with matching & Health, Vision, Dental, and Aflac plans after 90 days.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Crews will follow CDC guidelines. PPE and cleaning supplies are provided.

Application Question(s):
  • Can you provide a copy of a clear DMV driver's history?
License/Certification:
  • California Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Clean DMV driving record.
  • Ability to understand defensible space and California Public Resources Code 4291.
  • Must be capable of physical work, including lifting 50-75 pounds repetitively daily.
  • Manipulation of web apps, email, mobile devices, and at least basic usage of computers.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is full-time, rain or shine outdoors, 8-10 hours daily.
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Accounting Technician

Grass Valley, CA, USA
Wildfire is an ever-present danger in California. It can feel like the problem is too big to address on our own, but there is a way you can help. Join our team at Fire Safe Council of Nevada County and know that your work has meaning. We are a non-profit, volunteer run organization dedicated to making Nevada County safer from catastrophic wildfire through fire safety projects and public education. We collaborate with many other Agencies and nonprofits so that together, we can all make a difference. We work daily in the mindset that our combined strength and effectiveness lies within those collaborations.

We are looking for energetic people to help us change the world with optimism and a passion for meeting the challenges of keeping a community fire safe in Northern California. We offer Full time positions with benefits and growth opportunities. Beyond that, we provide the additional benefit of working with other great people, from every background, to build a stronger and safer community. We know the unique experiences of all our employees drive our success and people do their best work when they feel like they can be themselves.
If you share these values, we want to meet you and learn how you might contribute to our team.

THE POSITION:
FSCNC is currently seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional for the position of Accounting Technician. The position’s main function is that of a general bookkeeper. This position will also provide administrative support to the Executive Director.

DUTIES:
Maintain accounts payable.
Maintain accounts receivable.
Reconcile daily receipts.
Prepares bank deposits and related documents.
Tracks Fixed Assets.
Reconciles monthly revenue and expenditures.
Assists in preparation of annual audit.
Assists Grant Administration and Customer Service.
All of this work is reviewed by Executive Director, Controller, Treasurer and our outside CPA.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:
2 years of College or Associates Degree and less than 2 Years' experience or High School Diploma and 5-7 years professional level accounting preferably in a public agency or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Knowledge of principles and practices of governmental fund accounting, budgeting, auditing, grants. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. Knowledge of business processes, systems and internal controls. Excellent written/oral communications skills. Customer service skills. Ability to effectively use computer applications and standard office equipment. Understanding of GAAP and GASB.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All CDC recommended Covid protocols are followed. Cleaning supplies and PPE provided.
Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
  • Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • license, certificate or relevant course work (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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Sawyers needed

Grass Valley, CA, USA
Wildfire is an ever-present danger in California. It can feel like the problem is too big to address on our own, but there is a way you can help. Join our team at Fire Safe Council of Nevada County and know that your work has meaning. We are a non-profit, volunteer run organization dedicated to making Nevada County safer from catastrophic wildfire through fire safety projects and public education. We collaborate with many other Agencies and non-profits so that together, we can all make a difference. We work daily in the mindset that our combined strength and effectiveness lies within those collaborations.

We are looking for energetic people to help us change the world with optimism and a passion for meeting the challenges of keeping a community fire safe in Northern California. We offer Full time positions with benefits and growth opportunities. Beyond that, we provide the additional benefit of working with other great people, from every background, to build a stronger and safer community. We know the unique experiences of all our employees drive our success and people do their best work when they feel like they can be themselves.

If you share these values, we want to meet you and learn how you might contribute to our team.

Sawyer Crew Member - Job Description

RESPONSIBILITY:
Performs the daily activities of the fuels reduction crew and promotes other fire safe programs in the community. All Fire Safe Council staff shall work well knowing they are always in the public eye, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. The candidate shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with the public, colleagues and supervisors.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
  • Cutting and swamping brush and trees less than 10” in diameter in teams of 2.
  • Ability to adapt usage of equipment based on each site prescription and topography.
  • Staging, stacking dragging and feeding brush into the chipper - if needed.
  • Track time using the digital application on your own mobile device.
  • General maintenance of a clean and safe work site and equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned
SKILLS:
  • Certificates in chainsaw handling and safety will be a plus
  • Good communication and ability to take direction as duties and projects change
  • Demonstration of the Safety-First mentality
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Verifiable work experience safely and efficiently handling a chainsaw- REQUIRED
  • Reliable ability to get to job locations as local work-sites change
  • Ability to understand defensible space and California Public Resources Code 4291
  • Must be capable of physical work, including lifting 50-75 pounds repetitively daily
  • Tolerant to continuous close contact with varying types of vegetation
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is contract full-time rain or shine outdoors, 8 hours daily
COMPENSATION:
Starting pay $22.00 +  DOE - certifications and experience will be important
PTO, full benefits available after probationary period

FSCNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace


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Ground Crew- Chipping labor

Grass Valley, CA, USA
Wildfire is an ever-present danger in California. It can feel like the problem is too big to address on our own, but there is a way you can help. Join our team at Fire Safe Council of Nevada County and know that your work has meaning. We are a non-profit, volunteer run organization dedicated to making Nevada County safer from catastrophic wildfire through fire safety projects and public education. We collaborate with many other Agencies and non-profits so that together, we can all make a difference. We work daily in the mindset that our combined strength and effectiveness lies within those collaborations.

We are looking for energetic people to help us change the world with optimism and a passion for meeting the challenges of keeping a community fire safe in Northern California. We offer Full time positions with benefits and growth opportunities. Beyond that, we provide the additional benefit of working with other great people, from every background, to build a stronger and safer community. We know the unique experiences of all our employees drive our success and people do their best work when they feel like they can be themselves.

If you share these values, we want to meet you and learn how you might contribute to our team.

Chipping Program Crew Member - Job Description

RESPONSIBILITY:
Performs the daily activities of the defensible space chipping service and promotes other fire safe programs in the community. All Fire Safe Council staff shall work well knowing they are always in the public eye, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. The candidate shall always demonstrate cooperative behavior with the public, colleagues and supervisors.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
  • Staging, stacking dragging and feeding brush into the chipper.
  • Track time using the digital application on your own mobile device.
  • General maintenance of a clean and safe work site and equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned
SKILLS:
  • Good communication and ability to take direction as duties and projects change
  • Demonstration of the Safety-First mentality
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Reliable ability to get to job locations as local worksites change
  • Ability to understand defensible space and California Public Resources Code 4291
  • Must be capable of physical work, including lifting 50-75 pounds repetitively daily
  • Tolerant to continuous close contact with varying types of vegetation
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is contract full-time rain or shine outdoors, 8 hours daily.
COMPENSATION:
Starting pay $19.00 + DOE
PTO and full benefits available after probationary period.

FSCNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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Administrative Analyst


We are looking for an experienced Administrative Analyst to join our team. You will provide support to administrative supervisory staff, community members and volunteers in ways that promote the organizations mission. The Administrative Analyst may specialize in one program area or may have broader responsibility for multiple internal service functions. Incumbents may independently perform moderately complex professional or program management work and make independent decisions on routine activities; or may perform complex professional or program management work under closer direction and exercise less independent judgment and discretion. They will be able to develop efficient strategies and tactics. The goal is to ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization and the community members we serve.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General direction is provided by Executive Director or higher-level department personnel. Responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of technical and clerical personnel and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs professional analytical and technical work in the formulation and administration of department or division budgets, development, and management of grants and contracts, management of department level procurement, or coordination of personnel functions.
  • Performs research and analysis in the development of program or project activities, including program compliance and eligibility, regulatory issues, and funding requirements.
  • Compiles and analyzes data and makes recommendations on the formulation of policy, procedures, staffing, and organizational changes; conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analysis on administrative, fiscal, personnel, or operational problems.
  • Compiles materials and assists in the preparation of program-related grants, budgets, reports, manuals, and publications; coordinates procurement activities and related support functions for a program or project.
  • Analyzes information for preparation of grants, contracts, and agreements; assists in negotiating terms; implements, monitors, and prepares reports on conduct and performance; prepares statistical data and graphs.
  • Performs research and prepares studies as required; conducts surveys, compiles and analyzes data and formulates program policies and procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and outcomes; prepares periodic or specialized reports of program activities.
  • Participates and assists in the design, implementation, and installation of new and revised programs, systems, procedures, methods of operation, and forms.
  • Coordinates and monitors the administrative functions of an assigned department; compiles materials and assists in the preparation of budgets, reports, manuals, and publications.
  • Coordinates departmental activities and programs with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies; represents the assigned department in committee meetings; oversees contract service providers.
  • Responds to complaints and requests for information; interprets and applies policies and procedures; adjudicates complaints.
  • Makes complex program or project eligibility determinations; conducts focus groups; meets with community or business groups.
  • Prepares oral reports; makes oral presentations to a variety of Fire Safe Council and organizational committees.
  • May train staff as assigned.
  • Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
  • Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of personnel administration.
  • Principles and practices of organization and public administration.
  • Principles and practices of program management, analysis, and coordination.
  • Principles and practices of program performance measurement, systems analysis, and statistical measurement.
  • Research techniques, methods, and procedures, and basic methods of statistical analysis.
  • Principles, methods, and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, and accounting.
  • Principles, methods, and practices of procurement, contracting, and grant writing.
  • Multiple methods of reporting information.
  • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Skill in:
  • Providing customer service, including dealing with people in sensitive situations and problem resolution.
  • Making presentations and conducting meetings.
  • Use of computers, computer applications, and software.
Ability to:
  • Interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, policies and procedures and make appropriate decisions.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Administer assigned program responsibilities.
  • Collect and analyze data and make sound recommendations.
  • Review organizational and administrative problems; recommend and implement appropriate courses of action.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the general public, and others contacted in the course of work.
  • Review and analyze organizational and administrative problems; recommend and implement effective courses of action.
  • Meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience:
Two years of full-time paid or other equivalent experience performing as a para-professional as it relates to report writing, research, analysis, or technical support in the areas of administration, program management or system operations.
And
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, economics, accounting, personnel, or a closely related field.
Substitution of Education:
An additional four years of full-time paid or other equivalent experience performing as a para-professional as it relates to report writing, research, analysis, or technical support in the areas of administration, program management, or system operations may substitute for the required education.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted to the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County as an attachment(s) to the online application, or emailed to by the final filing deadline. If submitting via email, please include your name and Job Title on your documents. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Special Selection Criteria:
Some positions in this classification may require additional knowledge and experience in the following:
  • Auditing principles.
  • Basic methods of statistical analysis.
  • Procurement, contracting, or grant writing.
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment.
For positions where ability to drive is not an essential function, the employee must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation whether through use of their private vehicle, use of government vehicle (when available) or through other private or public transportation for their attendance at essential off-site meetings, events, and trainings.
Probationary Period:
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
FSCNC is a designated essential service, following all CDC recommended guidelines for Covid-19 safety. You will be asked to sanitize your office and surfaces regularly to maintain these protocols. We also have air purifiers for added safeguards.
Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
  • Administrative Experience: 4 years (Preferred)
  • Grant writing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location:
  • One location
Company's website:
  • www.areyoufiresafe.com
Company's Facebook page:
  • https://www.facebook.com/firesafecouncil/
Benefit Conditions:
  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
  • No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Virtual meetings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Location: In person
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FSCNC 2023-24 Calendar

2023

OCTOBER
10/03/2023 – Coalition of Firewise Communities Meeting, 5:30 pm
10/12/2023 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
10/09/2023 – Columbus Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
10/26/2023 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

NOVEMBER
11/07/2023 – Coalition of Firewise Communities Meeting, 5:30 pm
11/09/2023 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
11/10/2023 – Veteran’s Day Observed, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
11/23/2023 – Thanksgiving Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
11/23/2023 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting *an alternate date will be announced*

DECEMBER
12/05/2023 – Coalition of Firewise Communities Meeting, 5:30 pm
12/25/2023 - Christmas Day Observed, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday

2024

JANUARY
01/01/2024 – New Year’s Day FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
01/11/2024 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
01/15/2024 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
01/25/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

FEBRUARY
02/08/2024 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
02/19/2024 – President’s Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
02/22/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

MARCH
03/14/2024 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
03/28/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

APRIL
04/11/2024 – FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
04/25/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

MAY
05/09/2024 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
05/23/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting
05/27/2024 - Memorial Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday

JUNE
06/13/2024 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
06/19/2024 – Juneteenth, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
06/27/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

JULY
07/04/2024 – Independence Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday

AUGUST
08/08/2024 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
08/22/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

SEPTEMBER
09/02/2024 – Labor Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
09/12/2024 – FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
09/26/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

OCTOBER
10/10/2024 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
10/14/2024 – Columbus Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
10/24/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting

NOVEMBER
11/11/2024 – Veteran’s Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday
11/14/2024 - FSCNC Executive Finance Committee Meeting
11/21/2024 - FSCNC Board of Directors Meeting
11/28/2024 – Thanksgiving Day, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday

DECEMBER
12/25/2024 - Christmas Day Observed, FSCNC offices closed in observance of the Holiday

Jamie Jones

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CEO

Chris Wackerly

FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER

Pat Leach

FIREWISE COORDINATOR

TJ Pixley

CONTROLLER

McKenna Hayden

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Maxwell Foster

FIELD SUPERVISOR

Austin Romanick

FIELD SUPERVISOR

Shannon Banks

FIELD ADMINISTRATOR

Isabel Maggiani

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Archna Sharma

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Duane Strawser

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Pete Williams

CHAIRMAN

Steve Eubanks

VICE CHAIRMAN

Warren Knox

SECRETARY

Jeff Fierstein

TREASURER

Alan Doerr

DIRECTOR

Hank Weston

DIRECTOR

Melissa Mohler

DIRECTOR

Fire Safe Council Staff

Staff:
Jamie Jones- Executive Director, CEO
Chris Wackerly- Director of Operations
TJ Pixley- Controller
Shannon Banks- Field Administrator
Maxwell Foster- Field Supervisor
Austin Romanick- Field Supervisor
Seth Labrenz- Crew Supervisor
Keith Andrews- Crew Supervisor
Roland Harrison- Crew Supervisor
Jake Robinson- Crew Supervisor
Isabel Maggiani- Accounting Technician
Archna Sharma- Accounting Technician
McKenna Hayden- Administrative Assistant
Pat Leach- FireWise Coordinator




Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is made up entirely of volunteers and is comprised of local residents, property owners, businesses, organizations, and government agencies that are concerned about fire in Nevada County.

Officers:
Pete Williams- Chairman
Steve Eubanks- Vice Chairman
Jeff Fierstein- Treasurer
Warren Knox- Secretary

Directors:
Alan Doerr- GIS Specialist
Hank Weston– Member at Large
Melissa Mohler- Non-Profit/Education

Agency/Partners:
Duane Strawser- NSAQMD
Jason Schroeder- BLM
Landon Haack- CAL FIRE
Rita Clipperton- US Forest Service
Sue Hoek- Nevada County Board of Supervisors
Heidi Hall- Alternate County Supervisor
Craig Griesbach- Nevada County OES, Director
Caleb Dardick- Assistant CEO
Patrick Mason- Agency Partner

Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Committee Members
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County encourages you to join a committee to address specific issues. We are looking for Associate Board members with fiscal, legal, outreach, education, and technical skills related to fire safety. Consider becoming a member of our team to share your leadership skills and give back to your community.

Executive/Finance Committee:
Warren Knox– Secretary, Member at Large
Hank Weston- Member at Large
Pete Williams- Chairman
Steve Eubanks- Vice Chairman
TJ Pixley- Controller

About the Board of Directors


Pete Williams, Chairman
During 34 years in California state government, Pete managed a variety of administrative and program functions. He retired as the Program Manager for California Victim Compensation Program. At State Parks, the Governor’s Office, and elsewhere, he developed and used expertise in human resources, improving work processes, team facilitation, performance measurement, customer and employee surveys, and organizational assessment. His 20 years in human resources, includes serving as Personnel Manager for 25 Boards and Commissions and Training Manager for the Department of General Services.

Warren Knox, Secretary
Warren obtained a B.S. and M.S. in physics at Arizona State. Drafted into the US Army while in school, he served as a Military Police specialist in Viet Nam. For over thirty years I worked as a scientist with the Dow Chemical Company in Analytical Science and Material Science. He managed the Material Science Laboratory in Central Research developing new technologies in support of both fundamental science, new product development and automation of global hazard communications and logistics. Retired in 2005 to Nevada County, he became Senior Scientist at Environmental Capital Group, LLC providing fundamental assessment of sustainable environmental value of new, “green” Venture Capital companies. A life-long community volunteer, he has served here in Nevada County on the Board of NCCFD for seven years.

Jeff Fierstein, Treasurer
Jeff has worked in the roofing industry for over 45 years, the last 31 years at for Ray Byers, at Byers Enterprises. In 1986 at the age of 29 he was appointed to the Board of Directors for Marshall Supply, a major roofing supplier in San Jose. Having sold his home in San Jose two days before the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, Jeff moved his family to Colfax where he resides today. In 1992 he joined Byers Black Gold Roofing, (Now Byers Enterprises inc.) where he helped to build one of Nevada County’s largest contractors. He has been involved with every facet of business development including at times keeping a staff of nearly one hundred employees safely providing for their families. Understanding the benefits of safety around the home and the changing environment here in the urban wildland areas of California, he is honored to give back to the community that has been so generous to his family over the last three decades.


Alan Doerr, Director
Education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Science from Humboldt State University and completion of the graduate level, Advanced Program in Forest Ecology and Silviculture at UC Berkley. Alan worked for the US Forest Service for over 36 years as a forester in a variety of positions. He served as an Inventory and Analysis Forester, District Silviculturist, Environmental (NEPA) Planner and Team Leader, and Geospatial Analysis (GIS), and Certified Silviculturist, and was qualified as an expert witness in GIS in Federal Court. Throughout this time, Alan also assisted with fire management on a call-when-needed basis. He was qualified as an Engine Boss, Dozer Boss, Strike Team Leader, Field Observer, Resource Unit Leader and Situation Unit Leader on an Incident Management Team. Prior to federal service, worked five seasons for the California Division of Forestry as a firefighter.

Steve Eubanks, Vice Chairman
B.S. in Forest Engineering from Oregon State University. 39 year career with the U.S. Forest Service with assignments in Oregon, Washington, Washington, D.C., Minnesota and, most recently in California as Supervisor of the Tahoe National Forest. Retired in 2008 and began forestry consulting with the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Placer County and the Placer County Air Pollution Control District with focus on sustainable forestry, carbon credits and biomass energy. Chair of the Nevada County Biomass Task Force that is focusing on construction of a biomass energy facility in Western Nevada County. Other experience has included work in Russia in sustainable forestry--1995 to today, chair of the visiting committee of a National Science Foundation program emphasizing environmental careers, and extensive work in fire suppression and management.

Hank Weston, Member at Large
Hank has had a long and decorated 45-year career in fire service, including 36 years with CDF, from which he retired as the Unit Chief of Nevada-Yuba & Placer Counties. Hank subsequently served 9 years as the Fire Chief of Grass Valley. Continuing his public service, Mr. Weston was elected to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors for three terms, and a total of 12 years. Concurrently, Hank served on numerous Committees and Commissions, including 12 years in an elected position as the State OES Region 4 Fire & Rescue Coordinator for 12 Counties. Hank has contributed his knowledge and experience to the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County for 22 years, and is currently a Director. Mr. Weston also serves with the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation and the Save our Bridge Committee (Bridgeport Covered Bridge).







Board of Directors and Committee Documents

November 2023 BOD Agenda.pdf

November 2023 BOD Packet.pdf


October 2023 BOD Agenda.pdf

October 2023 BOD Packet.pdf


September 2023 BOD Agenda.pdf

September 2023 BOD Packet.pdf


August 2023 BOD Agenda .pdf


June 2023 BOD Agenda


May 2023 BOD Agenda.pdf


March 2023 BOD Agenda .pdf


February 2023 BOD Agenda.pdf


January 2023 BOD Agenda.pdf

January 2023 BOD Packet.pdf

January 2023 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


November 2022 BOD Agenda.pdf

November 2022 BOD Packet.pdf

November 2022 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


October 2022 BOD Packet.pdf

October 2022 BOD Agenda.pdf

October 2022 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


Grand Jury Response Letter.pdf

Grand Jury Response.pdf


September 2022 BOD Packet.pdf

September 2022 BOD Agenda.pdf

September 2022 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


August 2022 BOD Packet.pdf

August 2022 BOD Agenda.pdf

August 2022 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


July - No meetings


June 2022 FSC BOD Packet.pdf

June 2022 FSC BoD Agenda.pdf

June 2022 Executive Finance Agenda .pdf


April 2022  FSC BOD Packet.pdf

April 2022 FSC BOD Agenda.pdf

April 2022 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


March 2022 FSC BOD Binder.pdf

March 2022 FSC BOD Agenda.pdf

March 2022 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


February 2022 BOD Packet.pdf

February 2022 FSC BOD Agenda.pdf

February 2022 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


January 2022 FSC BOD Packet.pdf

January 2022 FSC BOD Agenda.pdf

January 2022 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


December has no meetings


November 2021 FSC BOD Packet.pdf

November 2021 FSC BOD Agenda.pdf

November 2021 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


October 2021 BOD Packet.pdf

October 2021 FSC BOD Agenda.pdf

October 2021Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


September 2021 BOD Packet.pdf

September 2021 BOD Agenda.pdf

September 2021 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


August 2021 BOD Packet.pdf

August 2021 BOD Agenda.pdf

August 2021 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


July 2021 BOD Agenda.pdf


June 2021 BOD Packet.pdf

June 2021 BOD Agenda.pdf

June 2021  Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


May 2021 BOD Packet.pdf

May 2021 BOD Agenda.pdf

May 2021 Special Session Executive Finance Agenda.pdf.pdf

May 2021 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


April 2021 BOD  Packet.pdf

April 2021 BOD Agenda.pdf

April 2021 Executive Finance Agenda.pdf


March 2021 BOD Packet.pdf

March 2021BOD Agenda.pdf

March 2021 Executive Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


February 2021 BOD Packet.pdf

February 2021 BOD Agenda.pdf

February 2021 Executive Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


January 2021 BOD Packet.pdf

January 2021 BOD  Agenda .pdf

January 2021 Executive Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


December has no meeting


November 2020 BOD Packet.pdf

November 2020 BOD Agenda.pdf
November 2020 Executive Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


October 2020 BOD Packet.pdf

October 2020 BOD Agenda.pdf

October 2020 Executive Committee Special Meeting Agenda .pdf

October 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


September 2020 Board Board Packet.pdf

September 2020 BOD Agenda.pdf

September 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


August 2020 Board Packet.pdf

August 2020 BOD Agenda.pdf

August 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


July has no meeting


June 2020 Board Packet.pdf

June 2020 BOD Agenda.pdf

June 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda b.pdf

June 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda Postponed.pdf


May 2020 Board Packet.pdf

May 2020 BOD Agenda.pdf

May 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda .pdf


April 2020 Board Packet.pdf

April 2020 BOD Agenda.pdf

April 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


March 2020 Board Packet (Canceled due to COVID-19)

March 2020 BOD Agenda (Canceled due to COVID-19)

March 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


February 2020 BOD Retreat Agenda.pdf


January 2020 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf

January 2020 Board Packet.pdf

January 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


November 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf

November 2019 Board Packet.pdf

November 2019 Executive-Finance Agenda.pdf



October 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf

October 2019 Board Packet - Meeting postponed last minute due to PSPS see Nov.

October 2019 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf


September 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf

September 2019 Board Packet.pdf

September 2019 Executive-Finance Committee Agenda.pdf


August 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf

August 2019 Board Packet.pdf

August 2019 Executive-Finance Committee Agenda.pdf


June 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf

June 2019 Board Packet.pdf

June 2019 Executive-Finance Committee Agenda.pdf


May 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf

May 2019 BOD Packet.pdf

May 2019 Executive Committee Agenda.pdf


April 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf

April 2019 Board Packet.pdf



FSCNC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


FSCNC Special Audit 2021.pdf

FSCNC 2018-2019 Audited Financial Statement 2019.pdf

FSCNC 2017-2018 Audited Financial Statement.pdf

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Community Partners

Nevada County Fire Districts

Grass Valley Fire Department
Higgins Fire Protection District
Nevada City Fire Department
Nevada County Consolidated Fire District
North San Juan Fire District
Ophir Hill Fire Protection District
Peardale-Chicago Park Fire Department
Penn Valley Fire Protection District
Rough & Ready Fire Department
Truckee Fire Protection District
Washington Fire and Rescue - No website – please call 530-265-3166 for more information

Governmental Entities and Agency Funding Sources

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
California Air Resources Board (ARB)
CalFire
California Fire Alliance
California Fire Safe Council
California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
California State Fire Marshal
Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
Current Wildland Fire Information
ecoSmart - Firewise
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Fire and Aviation Management
Fire Effects Information System (FEIS)
Fire Management
Fire Management Today
Fire Weather Information Center
Forest Health Monitoring
Forest Products Laboratory
Forest Service (USFS)
Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Park Service (NPS)
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
NRCS California
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services​​​
Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District (NSAQMD)
ONCC Weather
Pacific Southwest Region Fire and Aviation
Pacific Southwest Research Station (PSW)
Placer-Nevada Counties
Public Land Ownership PDF - Statewide map of public land ownership by agency.
Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS)
SmokeyBear
SPD Markets
Tahoe National Forest (TNF)
Tahoe National Forest Fire & Aviation
U.S. Fire Administration
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Wildland Fire Assessment System (WFAS)
Woodsy Owl








Chipping Program Application

Residential chipping services at a fraction of the cost

Reflective Sign Order

Nevada County residents can order reflective address signs

AFN Application

Apply for free defensible space clearing for low-income seniors and disabled persons

Loaner Weed Wrench Program

Borrow a weed wrench to help remove Scotch broom.

Firewise USA® Community Template

Template to develop your community 3-year action plan.

Nevada County CWPP

Copy of the most recent Nevada County CWPP

North San Juan CWPP

Copy of the most recent North San Juan CWPP

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We want to take this opportunity to remind you that Our Defensible Space Advisors receive specialized training to share with you, information packets to distribute during visits, and tee-shirts so they can easily be identified. Though Advisors are volunteers, the materials, supplies, and training venue are a significant expense for the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County.

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