Fire Safe Target Shooting
Approximately 95 percent of all wildfires in California are caused by human activity. Target shooting is one of those causes. CAL FIRE’s “One Less Spark” campaign offers these tips to…
Keeping Children Safe Around Fireplaces
Winter is here, and it’s time for a cozy, warm fire. There are dangers for children associated with that fire. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips to keep…
Burn Permit Suspension Lifted
Effective November 27, 2018, CAL FIRE has lifted burn permit suspension in Tuolumne, Calaveras, eastern Stanislaus, and eastern San Joaquin Counties. CAL FIRE advises that persons with current and valid…
Turkey Fryer Safety Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. And turkey deep fryers are responsible for many of those fires. The NFPA…
Wildfire Preparedness is Year Around
It may be November, but with deadly and destructive wildfires burning in northern and southern California, it is a reminder that being wildfire prepared is a year around activity. We…
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is almost here. Make sure it’s an evening of treats, not tricks, with these Halloween safety tips from CAL FIRE and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). According to…
Evacuation Preparedness
Evacuations—What do to and how to prepare were a common theme in my email during the recent wildfires. In the Resources section of this website you will find information for…
Drones and Wildfires Don’t Mix
Resist the temptation to get some great video of a wildfire with your drone. Flying an unauthorized drone near a wildfire is illegal, can interfere with firefighting operations, and can…
Fire Containment—What Does it Mean?
During a fire, we often hear that the fire is contained by some percentage number, such as 10 percent contained or 80 percent contained. What does this mean? Containment is…
