Community Fire Safe Council Support
The Associate Membership Program of the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County is a voluntary agreement program designed by the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County to help maintain the integrity of groups using the name and/or logo of the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County.
The Memorandum of Agreement has been established for Community Fire Safe Councils desiring Associate Membership with the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County. Please carefully review the Memorandum of Agreement with your council members. If your FSC members fully understand and agree to comply with the terms of the Agreement, please complete and submit the signed original Memorandum of Agreement to the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County at 11769 Waterhill Road, Lakeside, CA 92040.
All submitted Memorandums of Agreement and use of Community FSC name and logo will be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Fire Safe Council.
Benefits & Services Offered to Associate Member Councils
- Associate Membership with the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County (advisory, non-voting member of the Board of Directors)
- California Fire Safe Council has authorized the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County to approve/register local FSC logos and use of the name “Fire Safe Council” on its behalf upon review by FSCSDC Board of Directors. (All questions regarding legal issues are to be referred to the CAFSC which owns and/or has copyright for the name and logo of the “Fire Safe Council.”)
- On-going Fire Safe Council of San Diego County staff support as per funding
- Council formation tools, including assistance with meeting facilitation
- Newsletter (quarterly)
- Access to maps, reference library & photos
- Information about upcoming grant opportunities
- Fire Safe Council of San Diego County Website links
- Media and agency contacts
- Community Wildfire Protection Plan template & assistance
- Coordination with local fire jurisdictions for assistance & support
- Liaison with California Fire Safe Council & California Fire Alliance
- Network with other Community Fire Safe Councils
- Education/outreach materials
- Press/news releases
- Fire information
- Workshops, training, conferences
- Assist recognized councils with locally identified goals
For more information, please contact Fire Safe Council of San Diego County Coordinators at (619) 562-0096. We are also available to meet with your community group to present information on wildfire safety and/or discuss the process of forming a Fire Safe Council.
Learn About What's New:
ANNOUNCING:
Fire Safe Council of San Diego CountyVolunteer Awards Ceremony and Luncheon
Thursday, June 10, 2010
11:30 a.m.
Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino
Golf Center
1932 Wildcat Canyon Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
Nominations now open for Fire Safe Council of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Outstanding Project of the Year are attached
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOMINATE UNTIL: Friday, May 26, 2010
CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR EVENT FLYER
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE NO-COST CHIPPING SERVICES:
Chipping Services are limited to available grant funding. Current funding is expected to end soon. Therefore, no new requests are being accepted at this time, effective 3/1/2010.
All requests are processed on a ‘first-come, first ‘served” basis and are prioritized by contractors according to geographic area. Please call the RCD/FSC office to determine the status of your existing request.
If/when new funding is secured; we will post the information on our website: www.firesafesdcounty.org or you may contact our office for further information at 619-749-4232.
Report tree branches hanging over power lines to SDG&E at: 1-800-411-SDGE
Be prepared for the next wildfire: join a Fire Safe Council near you!