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News from the Berkeley Fire Department |
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XyloPlan's Fire Pathway Analysis helps predict wildfire routes, aiding Alameda County in mitigation efforts, grant applications, and fire safety planning.
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On February 10, 2025, XyloPlan, a company that models wildfire risk, presented their Fire Pathway Analysis for Alameda County. XyloPlan's unique wildfire risk approach focuses on predicting how wind-driven fires will reach a community, rather than just measuring fire intensity. The Analysis will help our county understand the pathways fire may take and is a crucial part of effectively fighting fires and fire safety measures.
At the meeting, Chief Dave Winnacker discussed the likely routes that a fire would take if it were to burn through communities in Alameda County. This analysis was paid for by the Alameda County Coordinator grant and supports stakeholders, like you, across the county in helping identify high-priority areas that need wildfire mitigation. This analysis can be used to craft successful grant applications for your organizations, as well.
The City of Berkeley has already presented this analysis in PDF form to the Berkeley City Council and used it in several grant applications. We look forward to finding more ways to enhance Alameda County's mitigation efforts through our collaborative efforts.
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The City of Berkeley is responsible for hosting the CAL FIRE Wildfire Grant, facilitating the Alameda County Coordinator-Northern Coordinator position, and sending official emails about wildfire mitigation efforts for Alameda County.
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The Berkeley Fire Department provides 24-hour response to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials events, water rescues, disasters, and other life-threatening situations. Its dedicated personnel prevent and prepare for these emergencies through training, fire prevention, disaster preparedness, and public education programs.
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Contact Berkeley Fire
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
GENERAL: (510) 981-3473 | TDD: (510) 981-6903 | firefrontcounter@berkeleyca.gov
2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
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