Projects protect communities, reduce fire threat and greenhouse gases Sacramento – As California continues to take measures to prevent damaging wildfires, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced that over $43 million would be awarded to fund 66 local fire prevention projects across the State. “As our crews are busy right now performing …
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April is shaping up to be a very active National County Government Month this year. More information about our National County Government Month activities can be found online at www.slocounty.ca.gov/2019NCGM.
In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire. …
The CAL FIRE/ SLO County Fire Stairclimb team raised $19,533. All 2,000 participants are career or volunteer firefighters who climbed the second tallest building west of the Mississippi in full turnout gear, weighing over 50 pounds, while on-air in support of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Most fatal fires occur at night. Every home needs working smoke alarms to provide an early warning. Install smoke alarms in all sleeping rooms, hallways that lead to sleeping areas, basements and each additional level of your home. Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling 4” from the wall; wall mounts should be 4-12” …
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