Modoc Fire Safe Council

08/26/2026

🔥 New Statewide Defensible Space Rules Are Coming 🔥

The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has approved new defensible space regulations aimed at reducing the risk of wildfire spreading to homes.

Here's what homeowners in wildfire-prone areas need to know:

✅ A nonflammable 5-foot buffer (Zone 0) will be required immediately around structures
✅ The new rules will be phased in over 5 years for existing homes
✅ The focus right now is on education, not enforcement — giving homeowners time to prepare

Creating defensible space is one of the most effective things you can do to protect your home and community from wildfire. 🏡🌲

Modoc Fire Safe Council is here to help! We offer defensible space assessments and assistance, residential chipping, and home hardening assessments for our communities across Modoc County — with special support for seniors and low-income households.

📞 Questions or want an assessment? Call us at 530-233-5516 or email [email protected]

The new policy reflects extensive public input and provides a balanced, phased approach to wildfire safety and local needs to better protect homes, neighborhoods, and California communities.

07/27/2026

Defensible Space Program Update

Wildfire season is here, and we're committed to helping keep our community safe.

This year, the Defensible Space Program will focus on clearing and maintaining vegetation within 30 feet of homes and all structures on the property. Our crew will be providing:
- W**d eating
- Tree Trimming
- Tree Removal

By creating and maintaining defensible space, homeowners can help reduce wildfire hazards and improve the safety of their property and our community as a whole.

Together, we're taking proactive steps to make our homes and neighborhoods more resilient against wildfire threats.

Safety starts at home. Let's make our community fire-safe, one property at a time.

07/11/2026

A HUGE thank you to the Cal Pines community for coming out to today's Firewise Workshop at the Deer Springs Fire Station!

And a big thanks to our partners who made it happen: CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit, California Pines Lodge, and the American Red Cross.

The Firewise USA program is all about taking feasible, practical steps to prevent wildfire losses and be prepared before an emergency. Today's presentations covered how to do just that:

Sign up for Genasys Protect. Visit the Modoc County Sheriff's Office website or stop by their office to fill out a paper form so you're notified in an emergency.

Have your go bag ready. Pack at least 72 hours of supplies for every member of your household.

Know two ways out. Drive your evacuation routes before an emergency, not during one.

Create defensible space around your home and if you're eligible, the Modoc Fire Safe Council's Defensible Space Program can provide services to create clearance in the first 30 feet. Give us a call at (530) 233-5516 to learn more.

Thank you to everyone who donated giveaway items: Landis Nursery and Produce for the flower baskets, Four Seasons Supply Center for yard tools, Red Cross for emergency supplies, and the Cal Pines POA for the gift certificates. And thank you to Cal Pines for providing lunch and to CAL FIRE and our own Kaira for cooking up a delicious meal!

This is what community preparedness looks like: neighbors showing up, learning together, and taking action.

Interested in making your community a Firewise USA site? Give us a call at (530) 233-5516 or visit modocfiresafecouncil.org.

07/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to today's Defensible Space Workshop at the Alturas Garden Club!

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit shared how to create defensible space and how it helps crews when they respond to a wildfire. Modoc County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services covered emergency preparedness and signing up for Genasys Protect alerts. MFSC staff presented our Defensible Space Program, helping eligible residents create defensible space, along with tips on home hardening. Over a taco lunch, the crew demonstrated yard tool maintenance.

Special thanks to the California Fire Safe Council, whose support of the County Coordinator Program makes events like this possible, and to our raffle sponsors: Landis Nursery and Produce (hanging flower baskets) and Four Seasons Supply Center (yard tools). Raffle prizes also included an emergency go bag stocked with a battery pack, flashlights, and a first aid kit.

Missed it? Join us this Saturday, July 11 for the Cal Pines Firewise Workshop at the Cal Pines Deer Springs Fire Department!

07/07/2026

Prizes are ready!

Join us this week and you could take home one of these beautiful hanging flower baskets from Landis Nursey and Produce, yard tools from Four Seasons Supply Center or a go-bag stocked with emergency essentials like a power pack and first aid kit.

🔥 Defensible Space Workshop
Thursday, July 9 | 11:30 AM
Alturas Garden Club
With CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit and Modoc County Sheriff's Office

🔥 Cal Pines Firewise Workshop
Saturday, July 11 | 11 AM
Deer Springs Fire Station
With CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit and California Pines POA

Learn how to protect your home and property this fire season and maybe win something to help you get started. Free and open to all!

Questions? Call us at (530) 233-5516.

06/23/2026

The Modoc Fire Safe Council is hosting two workshops to help you protect your home and family from wildfire. Learn simple, practical steps, grab some food, and enter our free raffle for great prizes from our generous local sponsors Four Seasons Supply Center and Landis Produce & Nursery.

Raffle prizes include: hand tools for defensible space work, hanging flower baskets, and an emergency go-bag.

Defensible Space Workshop
Thursday, July 9 at 11:30am
Alturas Garden Club
Learn how to create defensible space around your home, plus emergency preparedness tips. Refreshments provided!

Cal Pines Firewise Workshop
Saturday, July 11 at 11am
Deer Springs Fire Station
Learn easy Firewise actions and emergency preparedness. Lunch provided!

Bring a neighbor, all are welcome! Questions? Give us a call at 530-233-5516.

06/16/2026

Mark Your Calendars This July!

Wildfire preparedness starts with all of us! Join us this July for two informative and community-focused workshops designed to help you protect your home, property, and neighborhood.

- Defensible Space Workshop
Learn practical steps you can take to create and maintain defensible space around your home, reduce wildfire risk, and improve your property's resilience.

-CalPines Firewise Workshop
Discover how the Firewise program helps neighbors work together to strengthen community wildfire preparedness. Learn about resources, projects, and ways to get involved in making CalPines safer.

✅ Gain valuable wildfire safety knowledge
✅ Get your questions answered by local experts
✅ Connect with neighbors who care about community preparedness

Whether you're new to wildfire preparedness or looking to expand your knowledge, these workshops offer helpful information for everyone.

Coming This July

Together, we can build a safer, more resilient community.

06/12/2026

🌲 WE'RE HIRING! 🌲

The Modoc Fire Safe Council is looking for a dependable, hard-working individual to join our team as a Defensible Space Technician!

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, serve your community, and help protect the homes of seniors and disabled homeowners in Modoc County from wildfire.

💰 Pay: $25.00-$28.00/hr depending on experience
📅 Seasonal/Part-Time | Mid-June through October | 40 hrs/week
🚗 Mileage reimbursed at $0.80 per mile

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Vegetation removal, w**d eating, trimming, debris clearing from gutters and rooftops, and transporting green waste from job sites.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
✔️ 18+ with a valid California driver's license & clean driving record
✔️ Reliable vehicle capable of hauling vegetation or towing a trailer (mileage will be reimbursed rate of $0.80 per mile for all work related driving)
✔️ Punctual, reliable, and able to work outdoors in heat and dusty conditions
✔️ Able to lift 50 lbs and operate power equipment safely
✔️ Landscaping, groundskeeping, or wildland fire experience a plus — but we will train the right person!

📬 HOW TO APPLY:
Stop by our office at 114 E. North Street, or email your resume to [email protected]. You can also call us at 530-233-5516 to request a job application.

⏰ Applications and resumes must be received by June 19, 2026.

Don't miss this chance to make a real difference in your community! Share this post and help us spread the word. 🔥

06/08/2026

Mark your calendars, Modoc County!

The Modoc Fire Safe Council is hosting two workshops to help you protect your home and family from wildfire. Come learn simple, practical steps, enjoy some food, and win great raffle prizes at both of our wildfire workshops thanks to our generous local sponsors Four Seasons Supply Center and Landis Produce & Nursery!

Defensible Space Workshop
Thursday, July 9 at 11:30am
Alturas Garden Club
Learn how to create defensible space around your home, plus emergency preparedness tips. Lunch provided!

Cal Pines Firewise Workshop
Saturday, July 11 at 11am
Deer Springs Fire Station
Learn easy Firewise actions and emergency preparedness with CAL FIRE. Lunch provided!

Bring a neighbor, all are welcome! Questions? Give us a call at 530-233-5516.

06/04/2026

A "No-Burn Day" has been declared for Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties beginning on Thursday, June 4, 2026 and ending Monday morning June 8, 2026, due to wind conditions raising fire danger concerns.

UPDATE: A "No-Burn Day" has been declared for Lassen, Modoc, and Plumas Counties Monday, June 8, 2026, ending Tuesday morning June 9, 2026, due to wind conditions raising fire danger concerns.