Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) and the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) will be at the Nevada County Fair this week, highlighting wildfire preparedness programs for all Nevada County residents. A particular point of pride and enthusiasm is the Access and Functional Needs Program (AFN), which provides defensible space clearing […]
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Fire Safe Council of Nevada County welcomes Joshua Robinson as Controller
Fire Safe Council of Nevada County announced today that Joshua Robinson will be joining the team as Controller on August 15, 2022. Robinson brings strong local relationships and years of professional expertise to the position. As the Vice President/Branch Manager of Tri Counties Bank in Grass Valley, he gained a unique perspective on local business […]
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Red Zone Affair, sponsored by the NFL Alumni Association benefitting the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County on June 25
The NFL Alumni Association will be hosting a fundraising event to benefit the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County on June 25, 2022. The event, named the Red Zone Affair, and spearheaded by John Paye, former quarterback for the San Francisco Forty Niners football team and Stanford University Hall of Fame member for both football […]
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Fire Safe Council receives $4.9 million project award
FSCNC accomplishes our goal of reducing the threat and impact of wildfire in Nevada County through two major pathways: public education programs and fuels reduction projects. FSCNC has been awarded one of CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Grant Awards. We are pleased to announce this project award in the amount of $4,967,200.00 for the Western Nevada […]
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Urgent! Volunteers needed this weekend for Green Waste event
Editor’s note: The Fire Safe Council needs help this weekend, details below. Also, they have a lot of free mulch available for pickup (next weekend) – with the drought this can really help you conserve water and your plants be just as gorgeous as usual. This is last minute, but I am sending up the […]
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Fire Safe Council: It’s National Preparedness Month – What You Can Do Now
Hi Nevada County!We’re entering the season of Red Flag Warnings and the north winds that have driven some devastating wildfires in the last several years. But we have the power to increase our peace of mind. Here’s a quick list of things that will only take you a few moments to do, but can make […]
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Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Trains 40 New Defensible Space Advisors
Grass Valley, Calif. December 19, 2019 – On December 4 and 5, Fire Safe Council of Nevada County trained 40 new Defensible Space Advisors to help our community prepare for wildfire in 2020 and beyond. The two day program consisted of training in fire behavior, vegetation management, house hardening, defensible space clearing, firewise landscape planning and, of course, how to conduct a Defensible Space Advisory Visit (DSAV). […]
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Tickets going fast for Fire Safe Council Red Zone Affair on Sept. 28
August 23, 2019 – The Paye family has created The Red Zone Affair, a multi-faceted fundraiser to support Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. The main event, spearheaded by former NFL quarterback John Paye, is a red-themed evening under the stars at the Paye residence “The Preserve at Chalk Bluff” on Banner Mountain Saturday, September […]
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Free Residential Green Waste opening weekend a stellar success – program continues through all weekends in May
Nevada County, Calif. May 10, 2019 – May 4th marked the opening day of Free Residential Green Waste Disposal at six sites all weekends in May. More than 60 tons of green waste were collected, and by all accounts community participation exceeded expectations. Twenty 30-yard dumpsters were filled to 90% capacity by 1pm on the […]
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Fire Safe Council Partners with Nevada County Public Works to Reduce Fuel Hazards Along County Roads
GRASS VALLEY, CA. October 17, 2018. In order to increase the effectiveness of vegetation management alongside County roads, the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC), in collaboration with the Nevada County Department of Public Works (Public Works), has applied for and been awarded a $200,000 grant from the California Fire Safe Council to augment […]
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Prepare for Wildfire Event this Saturday, May 5
Grass Valley, Calif. May 1, 2018 – The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County has teamed up with the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services to help our community prepare for wildfire. Saturday, May 5, 2018 is Community Wildfire Preparedness Day at the Nevada County Government Center located at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City from […]
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Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Announces 2018 Award Recipients
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. February 26, 2018 – The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County will honor those who have dedicated themselves to helping make our community fire safe during the 11th Annual Culinary Adventure event on April 6, 2018 at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City. The Fire Safe Council is a non-profit, local volunteer-based […]
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2018 Fire Safe Council Awards – Call for Nominations
GRASS VALLEY, Calif., December 13, 2017 – The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) is calling for nominations from the community for the 2018 Fire Safe Awards to be given at the 11th Annual Culinary Adventure event on Friday, April 6, 2018. The awards program was developed by the board of directors to recognize […]
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Fire Safe Council of Nevada County offers Free Defensible Space Training Program
September 20, 2017 – Learn how to comply with the defensible space law in California, and ensure properties will be insurable in the Wildland Urban Interface (most of Nevada County). What is the law regarding defensible space? California Public Resources Code 4291 requires every landowner to “maintain around and adjacent to the building or structure […]
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Op-Ed | Rick Nolle, Fire Safe Council of Nevada County: Are Firefighters to Blame?
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. June 26, 2017 – Why do some people blame firefighters for something they didn’t do? For some odd reason, there a mistaken belief by some property owners that firefighters are responsible for the State Responsibility Area (SRA) Fire Fee of $117.33. Homeowners are required to pay the SRA Fire Fee annually to […]
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River Ranch Road Neighboorhood prepares long term for wildfire
Grass Valley-South Nevada County May 8, 2017 – After so many years of drought and millions of trees killed by Bark Beatles, wildfires are more probable than ever. In fact, it is one of the inevitabilities of living in our rural and semirural areas. But communities can take action to prepare homes and landscapes to […]
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Community Wildfire Protection Day is May 6, 2017
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. May 1, 2017 – The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is partnering with the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services and Allstate Insurance to educate the community on steps to take to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season. The event will be held at the Eric Rood Government Administration center on […]
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2017 Fire Safe Council Awards – Call for Nominations
GRASS VALLEY, CA. April 10, 2017. The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) is calling for nominations from the community for the 2017 Fire Safe Awards to be given at the 10th Annual Culinary Adventure event on Friday, May 19, 2017. The awards program was developed by the board of directors to recognize those […]
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Join SYRCL’s River Avengers and Take the Scotch Broom Challenge
February 22, 2017 – With the abundant rains this winter, springtime will be an epic time for wildflowers. As we approach the season of bursting flowers and renewed life, we want to bring your attention to a shrub with vibrant, yellow flowers distracting you from a dangerous secret: the nefarious Scotch broom. This seemingly happy, […]
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Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Seats New Board
Grass Valley, CA. December 2, 2016 – The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) has seated a new board of directors for the 2016-17 year to attain their mission of reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in the community. All directors are volunteers who commit to giving their time and expertise to developing landowner […]