A non-profit, local volunteer organization dedicated to making Nevada County safer from catastrophic wildfire through fire safety projects and education.
Nevada County, CA
Joined December 2010
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Tell us what you did this year. Firewise USA® renewal applications are due Friday, November 18. Be sure to start now. For more information about the renewal application process: nfpa.social/AE6s50L9lgt
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CAL FIRE's law enforcement officers have made 141 arson-related arrests to date in 2022. Preventing fires is a vital part of CAL FIRE's mission. Call the Arson Hotline at 800-468-4408 with information about suspicious fires. You can remain anonymous. #ArsonPrevention
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For the 3rd Day of Fire Prevention Week, consider those who require assistance on the designated escape routes. Have what is needed at the ready for you and your family member to exit safely & expeditiously. More #FirePreventionWeek details can be found at NFPA.org/fpw
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To keep firefighters working on the #MosquitoFire, an army of personnel are working behind the scenes. Among the many functions is Ground Support, a team that is fundamental to wildfire suppression because they provide mechanical support for all ground vehicles & heavy equipment.
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Imagine a chance to reinvent recreation on national forests and grasslands that's exactly what's happening. We want your input. Learn more about our journey to an improved recreation program for all Americans. ow.ly/oRA150KFYCg
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Interested in a career in emergency management, specifically helping communities recover after a disaster? The @Cal_OES Recovery Division is hiring! For information on current job openings go to caloes.ca.gov and click on ‘Recovery’ under the Divisions drop down menu.
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South Lake Tahoe celebrates the first anniversary of the Caldor fire. Read about the lessons learned, how the Firewise comminity has grown and what residents are doing around their own homes from @SouthTahoeNow nfpa.social/MEF750Kw4sO
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Afternoon reminder from the Tahoe NF
🚫NO CAMPFIRES🚫 outside of designated recreation sites.
🚫NO CAMPFIRES🚫 while dispersed camping.
(Looking at you, Grouse Ridge recreationists)
Full list of sites where campfires are permitted, please see: fs.usda.gov/detailfull/tahoe…
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CAL FIRE Investigators from the Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit determined Saturday's Still Fire in Nevada County to be equipment caused. Mowing operations in the area of Still Road off Wolf Road in Nevada County grew to 44 acres is 85% contained.
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🍁Autumn is nowhere to be found at the moment. Conditions and forecasts remain unseasonably hot, and dry in the coming days. Please refrain from any outdoor activities that could start fires. Nearly 85% of all #wildfires are started by humans!🔥@washoecounty @NWSReno
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Happy #InternationalDogDay!
Don't let wildfire prep leave you shaking! Prepping your go-bag now will reduce the stress caused by an evacuation. For more on what to pack, visit: wp.me/pd8T7h-7fp
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Sparks from lawnmowers and power equipment DO start wildfires. Be careful on hot, dry days, and be sure to get your equipment checked regularly. Never mow when it’s windy or excessively dry, and always keep a fire extinguisher and shovel nearby. #OnlyYou
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Better explain #defensible space at your community’s next educational event with this easy to print handout. Download here: nfpa.social/wj1450JRNyV #fireadapted #firewise
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It's more than luck to reduce your home's #wildfire risk. Wildfire Prepared Home uses years of IBHS #research and the latest wildfire #science to show how you can reduce the risk of home ignition with actions focused on the roof, specific building features, and defensible space.
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Help us keep the skies safe for wildland firefighting aircraft! Please keep #drones away from wildfires. #aviation #UAS #FireYear2022
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Leaving quickly when wildfire approaches is a vital part in keeping your family safe. Having an emergency supply kit – also called a “go bag” – stocked and ready is an important step in being able to “go” at a moment’s notice. For a list of items, visit readyforwildfire.org/prepare…
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In 2020, the Creek Fire burned 379,895 acres & destroyed 858 structures. At Rock Haven, near Shaver Lake (Fresno County), 17 homes & 160 acres survived because property owners used the California Forest Improvement Program to manage their forestland. Visit fire.ca.gov/grants/californi…
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Today we celebrate those that live by the values of duty, respect, & integrity. On National #WildlandFirefighterDay we thank every wildland firefighter, support staff, & contractor who work together to protect life, property, and natural and cultural resources. #ThankAFirefighter
ALT Wildland firefighter from Tahoe National Forest Engine 332, A. Escamilla standing by E-322 with tanker overhead and smoke in background on Rices Fire. Photo by TNF E-332 J. Sainsbury. This is Escamilla's second season on E-332.
ALT Tahoe National Forest E-331,TNF E-332 and Plumas National Forest E-330 pose for photo with two Penn Valley contract dozers as they build contingency lines for Rices Fire. Photo by TNF PIO.
ALT Shield for National Wildland Firefighter Day - July 2. Duty - Respect - Intregrity
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Loading up the trailer for the weekend? Sparks caused from improper towing can start a wildfire in the blink of an eye.
Make sure your trailer chains are not dragging on the ground and that your tires are properly inflated.
ALT Graphic with text reading "Check your chains."
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Fireworks are always illegal on public lands, every day of every year. This is not a new policy, as evidenced by this historic photo. Decades later, the messaging struggle continues.
ALT Historic photo - Two Forest Service employees attach a sign to a tree that reads "No fireworks allowed in this National Forest - U.S. Forest Service"