Fire Safe Council
Introduction:
A recognized leader in the state, the Inter-Canyon Fire Safe Council is dedicated to educating residents on the danger of fire. The FSC organizes regular “chipper” days during which residents can recycle hazardous brush removed from their property; set up booths at local fairs; invite residents to informational seminars on fire protection; distributes fire prevention information and coordinates with local authorities. Each year, more than 400 residents participate in council activities.
Lead by Mary Schreiber, the Fire Safe Council meets monthly and consists of canyon residents, local volunteer firefighters, employees of the Orange County Fire Authority, US Forest Service and the O.C. Sherriff’s Department.
>In the News:
- Team Takes on Fire Danger Zone, Orange County Register, 7/11/06
Canyon Fire Prevention Brochure (PDF)
Written specifically for the canyon areas in Orange County, this brochure contains practical advice on how to make your home as fire safe as possible. Detailed information is provided on fire safe native plants. Click here to download.For more information contact Mary Schreiber at 714.323.9181 or via email at marys4re@earthlink.net.
Canyon Watch
Canyon Watch consists of 63 volunteers from Silverado, Modjeska and Trabuco canyons who patrol their neighborhoods during high risk circumstances, such as Santa Ana winds or dangerous fire conditions. Easily identifiable by their green vests and marked vehicles, Canyon Watch volunteers patrol in pairs on two-hour shifts. They look for arsonists, people smoking, and other potential hazards. They also help during incidents such as power outages and car accidents. They patrol every Fourth of July.
Canyon Watch members communicate via GMRS radios; volunteers who receive two hours of training can use the radios. Signals are transmitted by repeaters in each of the canyons. Non-Canyon Watch members can find out what’s happening during patrols by tuning into Channel 16 or 20 on a hand-held radio (FRS or Family Radio Service). Canyon Watch also helps with parking at large community events such as the Treehuggers Ball and the annual Country Fair.
To find out more about Canyon Watch or to become a member, contact Gene Robinson at (714) 649-2277 or via email.