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Through the Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Program we engage with the residents of Sonoma County in wildland fire community risk reduction.   Through the RSG! Program we help residents gain…

Local Area Community Wildfire Protection Plans. A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a community-based plan focused on identifying and addressing local hazards and risks from wildfire. A CWPP determines what is at risk and provides a roadmap of actions for a community to address the…

It isn't unusual for Fire Safe Sonoma to be the subject of a news story or mentioned in an article.   The Press Democrat ‘Not about being perfect’: North Bay residents and officials confront fire season with hard-won lessons - May 20, 2025 https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/wildfire-season-napa-sonoma-north-bay-california/ PG&E makes first…

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Roberta MacIntyre for being the 2022 Harry Quinlan awardee. She was sitting […]

Do you know your zone? By being prepared to evacuate early, you give your family the best chance […]

Maintain the Landscape around your home!   Defensible space is the space between a structure and the wildland area that creates a sufficient buffer to slow or halt the spread of fire to a structure. It protects the home from igniting due to direct flame or…

Are you ready to GO? The American Red Cross recommends every family have an emergency supply kit assembled […]

Fire departments in Sonoma County fly red flags marked “High Fire Danger” when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]

The Listos Tool Trailer is Ready for Deployment!   With funding from the California Fire Safe Council, Fire Safe Sonoma now has a fully outfitted defensible space tool trailer available to community groups. This resource is not available for individual property use. The tools have been…

Diamond Mountain – Mark West CAL FIRE Planning Project Diamond Mountain – Mark West area residents have experienced […]

Countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan The Sonoma County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is the overarching fire mitigation […]

Do you live in a Firewise Community? As of 2022, Fire Safe Sonoma has been recognised by the […]

Check out our whole channel! Our Youtube channel is the home to educational content about the topic of […]

BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING: Reach out to Fire Safe Sonoma. Fire Safe Sonoma is the Firewise USA Regional Coordinator for Sonoma County. To get started please reach out to [email protected]  and make an appointment for a virtual meeting to learn about the process. If you start an…

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Help Your Countywide Fire Safe Council Thank you for your interest! We are always looking for volunteers. If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please complete our volunteer intake form HERE. Once completed, you'll get a confirmation email and someone from our team…

If it’s not safe for you to stay in your home during an emergency, it’s not safe for […]

Creating Defensible Space During a wildfire, flying embers can ignite anything combustible in their path, including your home and anything near it, such as plants or patio furniture.  Defensible space is the space between a structure and the wildland area that creates a sufficient buffer to…

Is Your Home Hardened to Survive a Wildfire? Fundamental Information The term “fire hardened” means your home is […]

Learn more about the RLC! The Resilient Landscapes Coalition is a community partnership that includes us here at Fire Safe Sonoma, the Habitat Corridor Project, the Sonoma Ecology Center, and the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County. We believe in this coalition that defensible space…