Our Mission
The Fire Safe Council is a non-profit, local volunteer organization.
We are dedicated to making Nevada County safer from
catastrophic wildfire through fire safety projects and education.
Programs
Chipping Program
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County offers low-cost chipping of brush cleared for defensible space of any permanent structure, and/or 30 feet from any roadside or driveway used for evacuation purposes.
Learn MoreDefensible Space Advisory Visit (DSAV)
This program provides a one-on-one consultation at your home for comprehensive education on compliance with defensible space requirements around structures.
Learn MoreAccess & Functional Needs (AFN)
Low-income seniors (age 65 or older) or those with medical disabilities may qualify for assistance with defensible space clearing.
Learn MoreGreen Waste
The Free Residential Green Waste Program will be back next spring. Thank you for your participation!
Learn MoreFirewise 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.
Learn MoreAddress Signs
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County provides Reflective Safety Address Signs so safety personnel can find you.
Learn MoreScotch Broom Challenge
Create a team to start physically removing this highly flammable, invasive plant.
Learn MoreReady
2020-21 Wildfire Season Preparedness Guide
A digital copy of our annual Fire Season Guide, complete with messages from local Fire Agencies and Partners
Learn MoreDefensible 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.
Learn MoreHome Hardening
Learn how you can protect your home from embers by using ember resistant building materials.
Learn MoreRegister for CodeRED
Click here to register for CodeRED Alerts to your home phone, mobile phone, or email address.
Learn MoreSet
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.
Learn MoreSet a Family Communication Plan
Create a Family Communication Plan in the event of a wildfire or other emergency.
Learn MoreGo
Evacuate Early
When an evacuation is anticipated, follow these checklists to give your home the best chance of surviving a wildfire.
Learn MoreAnimal Evacuation
You've prepared your home and family for evacuation. Don't forget about your pets and livestock.
Learn MoreWhat To Do if You Get Trapped
Simple instructions on what to do if you get trapped while evact
Learn MoreBUY ONLINE
Donate
We accomplish this mission by providing valuable training, community outreach, and fuel reduction services at no cost, or very low cost to the residents of Nevada County.
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County relies on donations from local community members, associations, or businesses to ensure these programs are available to you.
If you see the value in what we do, please consider making a tax-deductible donation of any size. It's another way you can help to keep our community safe from wildfire!
NOTE: You do not need to have a Pay Pal account to donate. You can make a donation via credit or debit card and check out as a guest. Simply scroll down on the checkout page to see the guest option, or use this link.
Also, you can mail your donation to us at:
Fire Safe Council of Nevada County
PO Box 1112
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Attn: DSAV
Volunteer
Defensible Space Advisors
Become a Defensible Space Advisor and help your neighbors get fire safe by showing them how they can improve their defensible space.
Learn MoreStay Connected
FSCNC Newsletter
Get current information about services, benefits, volunteer opportunities, monthly wildfire preparedness tips, and information about upcoming events!
Learn MoreReady Nevada County
Ready Nevada County is a site devoted to helping our local community be ready for when a wildfire may hit.
Learn MoreRed Flag Warning Information
What is a Red Flag Warning and where you can find out if one has been issued.
Learn MoreCurrent Fire and Air Quality Information
A list of local resources for current fire information.
Learn MoreSocial Media
Make sure you follow official sources of information on social media platforms.
Learn MorePhone
Only call 9-1-1 in the event of a life-threatening emergency. There are other numbers to call for general information.
Learn MorePartners
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
Contact Us
- 143 B Spring Hill Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA
- Mailing Address: PO Box 1112 Grass Valley, CA 95945
- (530) 272-1122 - Office Phone
- (530) 648-1122 - Fax
- info@areyoufiresafe.com
- Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm Closed for Lunch from 1pm - 2pm Friday: 9am - 1pm Closed on All Major Holidays
Forms
Chipping Program Application
Residential chipping services at a fraction of the cost
Membership Application Form
Join the Fire Safe Council and support our mission
Reflective Sign Application
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.
Board and Committee Documents
Board of Directors and Committee Documents
September 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf
August 2020 Board Packet.pdf
August 2020 BOD Agenda.pdf
August 2020 Executive-Finance Meeting Agenda.pdf
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 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 Executive-Finance Committee Agenda.pdf
May 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf
May 2019 Executive Committee Agenda.pdf
April 2019 BOD Meeting Agenda.pdf
April 2019 Board Packet.pdf
Vendors
Our Team
Jamie Jones
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CEO
Matthew Frink
PROJECT MANAGER
Julie Siegenthaler
PROGRAM MANAGER
Billy Spearing
GRANT ACCOUNTANT
Chris Wackerly
FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER
Donn Thane
CHAIRMAN
Rick Nolle
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Warren Knox
SECRETARY
David Walker
TREASURER
Alan Doerr
DIRECTOR
Steve Eubanks
DIRECTOR
Sue Hoek
DIRECTOR
Wanda Mertens
DIRECTOR
Eric Trygg
DIRECTOR
Don Wagner
DIRECTOR
Hank Weston
DIRECTOR
Pete Williams
DIRECTOR
Calendar
4 Firewise Coalition Meeting 5:30 p.m.
13 Executive Finance Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.
21 National Senior Citizen Day
27 Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 a.m.
28 Red Zone Affair (Canceled due to COVID-19)
29 Red Zone Affair (Canceled due to COVID-19)
SEPTEMBER
National Preparedness Month
1 Firewise Coalition Meeting 5:30 p.m.
7 Labor Day - Office Closed
10 Executive Finance Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.
24 Board of Directors Meeting 10:00 a.m.
OCTOBER
6 Firewise Coalition Meeting 5:30 p.m.
8 Executive Finance Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.
12 Columbus Day - Office Closed
22 Board of Directors Meeting/Board Elections 10:00 a.m.
NOVEMBER
3 Firewise Coalition Meeting 5:30 p.m.
11 Veteran's Day - Office Closed
13 Executive Finance Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.
19 Board of Directors Meeting/Board Elections 10:00 a.m.
26 Thanksgiving - Office Closed
27 Thanksgiving - Office Closed
DECEMBER
1 Firewise Coalition Meeting 5:30 p.m.
(No Board or Committee Meetings This Month)
25 Christmas - Office Closed
Defensible Space Advisory Visit Survey Form
to help us provide the best possible service
to the residents of Nevada County?
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.
To keep this valuable service available to Nevada County residents, please consider making the suggested donation of at least $25 per visit. We hope you find the expertise shared by our Advisor, and the time you spend together preparing a customized action plan to improve the safety of you and your property, well worth this tax-deductible donation.
2020 Free Residential Green Waste Survey
Help us plan for future events!
The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District would like your input on the 2020 Free Residential Green Waste Event, held at four locations in Nevada County in May and June.Can you please answer a few questions, so we can determine public interest and improve in future years?Thank you!
THANK YOU
We greatly appreciate your tax-deductible donation to the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County.
Donors like you are such an important part of our success. Your support enables us to further our mission of making Nevada County safer from catastrophic wildfire through fire safety projects and education. Thank you for your trust and partnership.