Take a FireWise Garden Tour at the Water Conservation Garden
From Lee Swanson, University City Fire Safe Council: If you are looking for landscape ideas that comply with the guidelines for defensible space, the Water […]
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Protect What You Love: SDFD Zone 0, Defensible Space for Property Owners, and Ready Set Go!
The Ready Set Go Guide provides tips and tools you need to prepare for wildland fire threats, gain situational awareness when a fire starts, and […]
Tue Jul 14, 6 PM: SDC FSC presents Tales of Wildfire Survival and Evacuation
From the San Diego County Fire Safe Council: The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County, in partnership with the United States Wildland Fire Service, […]
Insurance Institute: Living with Wildfire and Reducing Fire Losses
According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, 4.8 million U.S. homes have been identified at high or extreme risk of wildfire, with […]
Zoom recording for Mon Jun 8, 6 pm, FSC presents Fire Safe Your Home Insurance
Thanks to all who joined the FSC Zoom Meet on June 8. In case you missed it, the Zoom recording for the May 8, 2026, Fire […]
SDUT : April’s unseasonably warm, dry weather increased wildfire risk across San Diego County
By Gary Robbins | The San Diego Union-Tribune | PUBLISHED: April 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT: April will go into the history books as […]
SDFD releases Zone 0 Guidelines for Existing Structures
From the City of San Diego, April 22, 2026, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Releases Zone 0 Guidelines for Existing Structures: The San Diego Fire-Rescue […]
Pre-Fire Planning: Fire Safe Your Home and Neighborhood
🔥The work you complete today may save your home and protect a firefighter tomorrow. [Ref: Ready Set Go page 3.]* From Diane Ahern, University City […]
Sat Mar 14: Fire Safe Your Neighborhood
Saturday, March 14, from 1 to 3 pm, at University Village Neighborhood Park at the corner of Florey and Cather, 7100 Florey Street, it’s Fire […]
Zoom Recording for Mon, Feb 16: Fire Safe Your Place with the UC Fire Safe Council
The Zoom Recording and Presentation for the Monday, February 16, Zoom meet up is now available: Zoom Recording – Copy this Passcode : was+Q?=6 Zoom […]
Know your Fire Zones for Fire Safety and Disaster Response
Zones are used by public safety officials such as the police and fire departments to quickly and efficiently notify residents when action is required: for […]
SDUT: Residents and firefighters weigh in on new San Diego fire prevention rules
Zone Zero requires that homes in areas with ‘very high’ fire risk have nothing flammable within five feet by February 2027. Some residents want flexibility […]
Fire Safe Council: Dec 18, 2025 SD updates to Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface Codes at Planning Commission
On December 18, the Planning Commission will host a workshop to learn about and discuss the updated fire codes for Wildland-Urban Interface within the City […]
The Power and Danger of Lithium-Ion Batteries – Charge into Fire Safety
From the National Fire Protection Association: Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, […]
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
From the Earthquake Country Alliance : The Alliance has worked with experts in earthquake science, preparedness, and mitigation to develop this step-by-step guide for staying […]
Cal Fire: Start at the house and work your way out
From Cal Fire: Prepare you home and property for wildfire. Start at the house and work your way out. First, ensure you harden your home […]
Tue Apr 22: UC Talks One on One Conversation with SDFD Chief Robert Logan
Updated May 1, 2025: In April, UCCA continued its UC Talks One-on-One conversations by hosting SDFD Fire Chief Robert Logan and Fire Marshal Tony Tosca […]
Fire Hazard Severity Zones maps, Home Hardening and Defensible Space Tips from the Office of the State Fire Marshal
The updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and recent wildfires have prompted many property owners and residents to learn more about how to prevent and prepare […]
More than 2 million acres of local land in California designated as ‘high’ or ‘very high’ fire danger areas
By Julie Cart. This story was originally published on February 11, 2025 by CalMatters. Reflecting intensifying wildfires and updated science, new state maps designate more […]
Fire Prevention and Preparation: Will You Do Something Now?
Courtesy of UC Fire Safe Council board member and Ex-Fire Chief William H. Beck: Firefighters dedicate their careers to protecting homes and property from devastating […]
