Julian Fire Safe Council

Julian Fire Safe Council A division of Backcountry Communities Thriving

Reduce your fire risk: Turn that lush spring growth into defensible space now, before the summer heat makes it dangerous...
06/04/2026

Reduce your fire risk: Turn that lush spring growth into defensible space now, before the summer heat makes it dangerous fuel.

Wildfire preparedness is not just for homeowners. Renters, vacation property owners and visitors all play a role in keep...
06/02/2026

Wildfire preparedness is not just for homeowners. Renters, vacation property owners and visitors all play a role in keeping communities safe.

There are two free community chipping events coming up this summer.... July 11th and August 8th. Cal Fire personnel will...
05/30/2026

There are two free community chipping events coming up this summer.... July 11th and August 8th. Cal Fire personnel will be at the Julian High School/Library parking lot from 9 am to 1 pm to chip your cut vegetation. Everyone in the Julian, Wynola and Cuyamaca areas are welcome!

▪️Please NO large rounds or large diameter tree trunks.
▪️The crew must be able to pick the material up; there will not be a chainsaw on site to cut into smaller pieces.
▪️Please NO poison oak/ivy/sumac or materials with a bug infestation.
▪️Residents must bring the materials to be chipped to the site; we will not be able to go around & collect it.

Creating a noncombustible zone within 5 feet of your home can dramatically reduce wildfire risk. Gravel, pavers and ston...
05/28/2026

Creating a noncombustible zone within 5 feet of your home can dramatically reduce wildfire risk. Gravel, pavers and stone are beautiful and fire-resistant alternatives to bark mulch.

Want to be a part of a group that promotes wildfire education and safety? Want to make in a difference in your community...
05/26/2026

Want to be a part of a group that promotes wildfire education and safety? Want to make in a difference in your community? The Julian Fire Safe Council (JFSC) is looking for volunteers to help us expand the team!

Volunteering with JFSC is not a huge time commitment. We meet every other month, provide support at 1-3 community events each year and have the opportunity to attend a variety of educational meetings throughout the county. If you’re interested and want to learn more, please email us at [email protected].

Weekend Quick Wins:✔ Clear leaves from gutters✔ Remove dead plants near your home✔ Trim branches within 10 ft of structu...
05/21/2026

Weekend Quick Wins:
✔ Clear leaves from gutters
✔ Remove dead plants near your home
✔ Trim branches within 10 ft of structures

30 minutes today can make a difference.

Start defensible space closest to your home and work outward. You don’t have to do it all at once.
05/14/2026

Start defensible space closest to your home and work outward. You don’t have to do it all at once.

Focus on removing “ladder fuels”... plants that allow fire to climb into trees.
05/12/2026

Focus on removing “ladder fuels”... plants that allow fire to climb into trees.

May is Wildfire Preparedness Month and the best time to act is BEFORE fire season peaks. Start small. Start today.
05/07/2026

May is Wildfire Preparedness Month and the best time to act is BEFORE fire season peaks. Start small. Start today.

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2007 Main Street, Ste. B/PO Box 1705
Julian, CA
92036

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