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Welcome to the new Fire Safe Councils of Placer County newsletter, a bi-monthly collaboration between the California Fire Safe Council and Placer County Office of Emergency Services.
This newsletter aims to keep all residents informed about wildfire safety in Placer County, especially those communities in Fire Safe Council areas that are prone to wildfire risk.
Future newsletters, like this, will include important information about workshops, events and more - all designed to help keep you, your family, property and business safe.
We encourage you to subscribe for the newsletter, here.
Thank you
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Featured story
The Placer Prescribed Burn Association is hosting a free prescribed burns workshop on March 4, at the Colfax Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This workshop will cover topics including permitting, liability, fire effects on native plants, heat management, landowner resources and others. A panel of experienced instructors teaches the course. This is a classroom workshop and no live fire will be used.
Placer Prescribed Burn Association was founded in January 2022. Placer PBA is dedicated to equipping landowners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to implement low-complexity prescribed burns.
This class is part of the Placer PBA Rx Fire 101 workshop series, which are tailored to private landowners hoping to implement prescribed burns on their property.
Topics that are covered in the series include permitting, liability, basics of fire, heat management, cultural burning, and unit prep and mitigation. It is nearly impossible to learn how to implement prescribed burns through the classroom, which is why Placer PBA pairs all of their workshops with demonstration burns to give landowners opportunities for boots-on-the-ground experience. Register now
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Prescribed burns featured topic at upcoming Placer County Fire Safe Alliance meeting
The Placer County Resource District will be discussing prescribed burns and Prescribed Burn Association workshops at the March 16 Placer County Fire Safe Alliance meeting at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Placer County Office of Emergency Services located at 2968 Richardson Drive, North Auburn and virtually. Let us know if you'd like to attend virtually, email us at fireready@placer.ca.gov.
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Slow the spread with firescaping
There is a way to organize your landscape and maintain your garden that will help create defensible space around your home. We’ll discuss what the research is telling us about the best practices we can implement in our landscapes to slow the spread of fire while still being able to enjoy a beautiful garden.
With so many Placer County residents living amongst the wild land interface, the time is NOW to make a plan for your house and yard to create a fire-wise landscape.
Our speaker, Kevin Marini, is the director of the Placer and Nevada County Master Gardener Program, which is part of the University of California Cooperative Extension Program.
Workshops:
Date: April 2
Time: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Where: Auburn Congregational Church, Fireside Room
Address: 710 Auburn Ravine Rd., Auburn
This presentation is sponsored by the Placer Earth Care Action
Date: April 8
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Loomis Library
Address: 6050 Library Dr., Loomis
This presentation is sponsored by the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
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 Wildfire preparedness festival
Stop the Embers presented by the City of Auburn Fire Department is the first-ever wildfire prevention festival in Auburn.
This free event will be held on May 13, at the Gold Country Fairgrounds will be a celebration of Auburn’s groundbreaking community effort to reduce the risk of a catastrophic wildfire. The festival will be an immersive experience, featuring live music, hands-on activities, awards, and entertainment.
This gathering will create an opportunity to further build community while enjoying interactive games and demonstrations that educate Auburn residents and surrounding communities’ residents on wildfire safety.
The festival will honor community activists, highlight wildfire prevention heroes, and elevate the voices of those who are knowledgeable in this field. Stop the Embers will feature live bands and local artists.
Participants will have access to up-to-date resources from a variety of vendors, non-profits, and government agencies. All ages are welcome to join in the fun!
Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council seat open
The Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council is accepting applications to fill an open seat. The council works with area residents to education and encourage public participation on wildfire safety. Learn more
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The Placer County FireWise coordinator has been working with several interested groups in the Foresthill and Auburn areas to create new Firewise communities. For any questions regarding the FireWise program please contact us at fireready@placer.ca.gov or 530-886-FIRE (3473). |
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March Fire Safe Council meetings
Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council meeting, March, 17, 9 a.m. Information
Greater Lincoln Area Fire Safe Council meeting, March 21, 5:30 p.m. Information
Foresthill/Iowa Fire Safe Council meeting, March 21, 6 p.m. Information
Placer Sierra Fire Safe Council meeting, March 23, 6 p.m. Information
North Auburn/Ophir Fire Safe Council meeting, March 28, 4 p.m. Information
California Fire Safe Council 2023 events calendar
California Fire Safe Council has a new calendar of events out for 2023. Register for classes, attend regional CFSC meetings, or learn more about CFSC by visiting their page, here.
Keep an eye on their grants and programs tab for future funding opportunities.
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