Plumas County Fire Safe Council

08/15/2026

🌲 WE’RE HERE — COME SEE US!

The Portola Firewise Wildfire Preparedness Fair is happening NOW!

Come down, meet your local agencies and community partners, learn about home hardening, defensible space, beneficial fire, emergency preparedness & more — and grab some FREE FOOD!

We’re only here until 2 PM, so don’t miss it!

📍 683 West St., Portola

Neighbors helping neighbors. Pack • Prepare • Stay Wildfire Aware.

08/14/2026

NRCS Local Work Group Meeting
Conservation & Fire Preparedness Resources for Landowners

Local landowners and land managers are invited to learn about financial assistance and conservation programs available through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

NRCS programs can provide technical and financial assistance to eligible landowners and agricultural producers for projects addressing natural resource concerns on working lands, including rangeland and non-industrial private forest land.

Monday, August 31, 2026
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Quincy Library Meeting Room
445 Jackson St., Quincy

Hosted by:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Feather River Resource Conservation District
Plumas County Fire Safe Council

Questions? Contact Ben McNally, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
📧 [email protected]

08/14/2026

🌲 DON’T FORGET — Sat. Aug. 15th!

The 2nd Annual Portola Firewise Wildfire Preparedness Fair is happening Saturday, August 15!

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 683 West St., Portola

Neighbors helping neighbors! Come meet local agencies and community partners and learn about home hardening, defensible space, beneficial fire, evacuation preparedness, emergency communications, and local resources — plus enjoy a FREE community BBQ!

With fire activity impacting communities in our region, now is a good time to PACK • PREPARE • STAY WILDFIRE AWARE.

Get your go-bag ready, include pets and livestock in your plans, take action around your home and property, and stay informed!

Bring your friends, family & neighbors — we hope to see you there!

08/07/2026

Tune in!

08/03/2026

🌲 Join us for the 2nd Annual Portola Wildfire Preparedness Fair!

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
683 West St., Portola

Neighbors helping neighbors is what wildfire preparedness is all about.

Join local agencies, organizations, and community partners for an afternoon of education, resources, and conversation. Ask questions, learn practical ways to reduce wildfire risk, discover local programs, hear brief agency updates, and enjoy a FREE community BBQ!

Hosted by Portola Firewise Community and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with support from community partners across Plumas County.

We hope to see you there!

07/31/2026

Insurance & Wildfire Resilience: Missed the conversation?

The recording of our nonpartisan conversation with California Insurance Commissioner candidate State Senator Ben Allen is now available.

Hear the discussion on insurance affordability, wildfire mitigation, and the challenges facing rural communities like Plumas County.

🎥 Watch the recording on our Insurance Resources page:
www.plumasfiresafe.org/resources-for-insurance

07/24/2026

🎡 Find Plumas Fire Safe at the Plumas County Fair!

📅 July 22rd - 26th, Wednesday–Sunday
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Whether you're just getting started or looking for your next step, stop by to learn about wildfire mitigation and discover the programs, partners, and resources available to you.

From your home and neighborhoods to the surrounding forest, we're here to help you navigate your wildfire resilience journey.

07/21/2026

🌲 Don't Let Rural California Be Left Out of the Conversation.

The decisions made in Sacramento affect every homeowner, but rural communities often face unique insurance challenges.

Join the Plumas County Fire Safe Council and Plumas County VOAD for a nonpartisan conversation with candidates for California Insurance Commissioner. Hear each candidate's vision for California's insurance future and how they would address the needs of rural, wildfire-prone communities like Plumas County.

Your participation helps ensure rural voices are part of the conversation.

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
🕒 3:00 p.m.
🎤 State Senator Ben Allen
💻 Virtual on Zoom

👉 Register here: www.plumasfiresafe.org/2026-07-29-who-will-be-our-next-california-insurance-commissioner

Learn more about the Plumas County Fire Safe Council:
🌐 plumasfiresafe.org

Discover more about Plumas County VOAD: Subscribe to their newsletter, learn about upcoming events, or get involved by emailing [email protected].

07/15/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

East Quincy Wildfire Resilience Project

Starting July 15, 2026, J&C Enterprises will begin fuels reduction operations on 90.9 acres adjacent to the community of East Quincy and La Porte Rd.

If recreating in the area, please use situational awareness at all times!

- Keep dogs on a leash
- Stay 500 feet back from all equipment and falling trees
- You may see a drone over the area. In addition to a fire patrolman, J&C Enterprises uses this as an added fire prevention measure to monitor ground that was operated on earlier in the day.

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

07/09/2026

UC ANR is offering a Forest Stewardship Workshop beginning August 4. This hybrid program is open to forest landowners across California and covers topics like forest health, wildfire resilience, wildlife habitat, and long-term stewardship.

Registration includes:
• Nine weekly Zoom workshops
• One optional in-person field day
• One free site visit with a California Registered Professional Forester upon completion (an approximately $800 value)

Scholarships are available upon request.

Whether you own a few wooded acres or a larger forest property, this is a great opportunity to build knowledge, connect with forestry professionals, and develop a stewardship plan for your land.

Learn more and register through UC ANR with the link below.

Join UC ANR’s team of forestry experts online and in-person at the upcoming Forest Stewardship Workshop this August focusing on Plumas and surrounding counties!

Get equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage California forestland and earn a free site visit with a Registered Professional Forester, CA Range Manager, or Burn Boss (an $800 value).

If you live in the forest, near a forest, or are interested in trees, this educational opportunity is for you. Learn about forest ecology, methods to reduce fire risk on your property, forest management planning, and more. Participants in this nine-week workshop series will receive expert assistance to identify their forest management goals and draft a forest management plan.

Workshop Details
When: Tuesday evenings (6:00-7:30 PM) August 4-September 29, 2026 with an in-person field day Saturday, August 29, 2026
Where: Weekly meetings over Zoom, in-person field day in Plumas County
Cost: $75, need-based scholarships available by request. Please reach out to Kim Ingram ([email protected]) to request a scholarship

Register on the UC ANR website here: https://ucanr.edu/site/forest-research-and-outreach/event/stewardshipworkshopsplumas